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It’s summertime, which means you only have a few months to enjoy the outdoors before the chill sets back in fully. A well-designed pergola can take your outdoor space from regular to stunning in a single season. Your backyard or business can have a stylish space perfect for relaxing, creating a long-lasting investment that is sure to wow your guests or patrons.
Timber frame pergolas are built with longevity in mind, crafted by expert hands to withstand even the most intense Ontario weather fluctuations. Whether you're looking to create a relaxing retreat for your family or a welcoming, business-focused space for guests, a timber pergola is the perfect choice.
Fortunately, Wolf Lake Timber Works are the best in the timber frame business; our initial team was created in 2018 by Kaine Laursen and Mike Spohn, whose years of experience in design and timber frame construction led to the development of Wolf Lake Timber Works. Today, the team has expanded from its current shop in Peterborough to surrounding areas.
Let’s explore how to design timber-frame pergolas that last a lifetime with expert perspectives from Wolf Lake Timber Works.
When you want a project done correctly, it’s best to choose experts who have a track record of creating a quality product. This means a timber-framed pergola that isn’t just stylish, but one that can withstand the elements. Choosing the right expert ensures you not only get the best product, but the best possible service.
Wolf Lake Timber Works uses only the highest quality Douglas fir timber and prefabricates our projects in a weather-controlled facility. This means your product is not only being overseen by the pros, but you can trust it’ll arrive on site without wear and tear.
From there, your prefabricated timber structure is skillfully installed with structural integrity top of mind.
A timber frame pergola needs to be much more than just a beautiful structure; it has to be functional and adapt well to the environment. This means designing a pergola that is specific to your location. For example, if you live in an area that has heavy snowfall, it could be better to design the pergola with a steeper pitch and reinforced beams to prevent potential sagging. Luckily, timber is well-known for holding up in harsh weather.
The surrounding area should also be thoroughly cleaned and cleared of any debris and outdoor furniture/personal property. This way, the pergola can be properly installed without any delay.
Our team hand-cuts, sands, and stains all of our timber. Before anything is installed, our experienced staff has already viewed it hundreds of times – ensuring you're getting the best possible product for your project. This is why it’s important to consider who you work with before you move forward with any timber projects.
We take your vision and help create something that not only suits your style but is built to last.
Timber pergolas need to have a solid foundation, especially in areas that experience extreme weather or if the structure is freestanding. This ensures that the timber frame structure remains sturdy. By anchoring the posts in concrete footings/mounting with structural hardware prevents potential shifting, tilting, or rot from the ground moisture. Never work with a contractor who relies on shortcuts; a well-anchored base ensures the structure stays strong and level, even years later.
As we mentioned, all Wolf Lake Timber Works products are finished and stained before they ever reach your property – but did you know that finishing your pergola properly isn’t just for style, but it also preserves it? Yes, finishing your pergola helps preserve its appearance while also preventing weather. A proper finish will last a long time, keeping your pergola fresh and free of pests for years to come.
A timber frame pergola needs to be stylish and suit the space you place it in. That means considering architectural style, scale, and layout during the design phase with your chosen professional. Timber framing provides the flexibility of having a strong and durable structure that offers both rustic and modern architectural styles.
Regardless of what you choose, the timber frame structure needs to match its desired function: framing a view, defining a space, or creating a cool, shaded area perfect for dining, lounging, and entertaining guests. Not only this, but a pergola that is long-standing can also provide additional value to your home or business.
Wolf Lake Timber Works has several options available:
The Highland: A handcrafted pergola made from the highest quality Douglas fir timber, the Highland pergola seamlessly combines the rustic appeal of timber with a more traditional pergola aesthetic. This timber frame pergola design features joists running in a single direction along with shade slats that run perpendicularly to create a lattice to shade the area below. This design is a perfect enhancement to your outdoor living space.
The Caygeon: This timber frame pergola utilizes a more minimalistic aesthetic, making it perfectly blendable into a modern design with natural wood finishes. This more contemporary design features a post and beam frame with tightly spaced timber joists that, again, go in a single direction; they shade the area below and make a defined space to host a myriad of special events!
Before you move forward with having a pergola crafted, there are a few additional considerations to keep in mind before you make the call. From choosing the right provider to choosing the right material, here are some further considerations:
Planning Where a Timber Pergola Can be Built: You need to decide where to place your pergola and make sure the spot makes sense. They need to be secured to a solid surface, such as a concrete pad. You also want to make sure the pergola isn't going to interfere with the surrounding landscape, and that the placement complements your outdoor aesthetic. As for specific areas, pergolas can be placed on flat, outdoor land, such as in a backyard or venue.
Considering the Groundwork: Before groundwork can begin, you need to decide on the size of the pergola. While some outdoor spaces can accommodate large and impressive pergolas, some spaces are better suited for more quaint and reasonable sized pergolas. When working with a timber professional, you’ll want to clearly discuss the sizing and style of your pergola before prefabrication and installation can begin. Then, the groundwork can be established, and the pergola is placed.
Keeping a Timeline in Mind: Wolf Lake Timber Works operates year-round, but we’re ready to make sure your project operates on a timeline that works for you. While special considerations are essential when it comes to harsh weather, our team is still ready and able to make your vision come to life.
Making Your Dreams a Reality: Our team works alongside you, keeping in mind your budget while outlining all the costs upfront. There are no hidden fees, no surprises, just complete and total clarity on what to expect when you work alongside Wolf Lake Timber Works. When working with our team, you'll receive a detailed estimate that details the entirety of the cost, so you can budget and plan within your budget. From there, we make a detailed, 3D model, making sure every aspect of our vision meets your desires. We then provide completed, stamped, engineered shop drawings that guarantee your project is completely structurally sound.
When you choose to build a timber pergola on your property, it isn’t just an object of aesthetic or status; it’s an investment in something that doesn’t just increase your property value, but it provides your family with something that can be enjoyed for years to come.
With quality timber and some occasional maintenance, your timber frame pergola can last for decades, meaning your loved ones can enjoy it well into the future. Whether you're the resident host of the family or plan on leaving your property to the people you love, you can trust that a sturdy, timber frame pergola will be around for the long term.
If you want quality, style, and durability – you need to choose a company that is going to create something suited to your needs. Someone who understands that you’re not just looking for aesthetics or function: you want the whole package, including something that is going to last.
Our craftsmanship is well-known and regarded as some of the best in Ontario. When it comes to our timber frame pergolas, you can trust that our designs are crafted to seamlessly transition into a backyard or outdoor living space. All our buildings are fully customizable to meet your unique needs. You can trust all our buildings consist of #1 grade, rough-sawn, free-of-heart centre Douglas fir timber (with available upgrades). You can trust all of our materials are pretreated and ready to implement.
Contact us today to learn more.
