Look at the bottom of that post. Most people never do. They walk under a timber pavilion and look up at the roof, the ceiling boards, the beam connections. The post base sits six inches off the ground and gets ignored. That is a mistake, because the post base is doing more structural work than … Read more
If you have ever looked closely at a timber frame structure, you have probably seen two very different ways that beams connect to posts. The traditional method is mortise and tenon: one timber is carved into a peg, another is hollowed out to receive it, and the two pieces lock together through the wood itself. … Read more
The Complete Guide to Pressure Treated Pine | Timber Pavilion Advisor Educational Resource The Complete Guide to Pressure Treated Pine The most widely used outdoor building material in America, and what every buyer should understand before choosing it. Introduction Treatment Chemistry Grades History Modern Use Comparison Safety Maintenance Conclusion Introduction: The Backbone of Outdoor Building … Read more
The Complete Guide to Eastern Red Cedar | Timber Pavilion Advisor Educational Resource The Complete Guide to Eastern Red Cedar The aromatic American classic that has been protecting homes, fences, and outdoor structures for centuries. Introduction Biology Durability Properties History Modern Use Comparison Sustainability Maintenance Conclusion Introduction: America’s Aromatic Timber If you have ever opened … Read more
The Complete Guide to Cypress Wood | Timber Pavilion Advisor Educational Resource The Complete Guide to Cypress Wood How a slow-growing swamp tree became one of the most trusted building materials in outdoor construction. Introduction Biology Durability Species History Modern Use Comparison Sustainability Maintenance Conclusion Introduction: Why Cypress Deserves a Closer Look When people think … Read more