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Why Douglas Fir Wood
Douglas fir is one of the most sought-after woods for outdoor structures, and for good reason. Here’s why homeowners and contractors love it:
Exceptional Strength – Douglas fir is known for its superior strength-to-weight ratio, making it an excellent choice for wood pergola kits that need to withstand varying weather conditions.
Beautiful Wood Grain – Its rich, warm tones and striking grain pattern add natural beauty to any outdoor space.
Easy to Stain and Seal – Whether you want a natural look or a darker finish, Douglas fir takes stains and sealants exceptionally well.
Resistant to Warping and Twisting – This wood is highly stable, which means it maintains its shape and integrity over time.
Strength & Load-Bearing Capacity
Handles Heavy Snow Loads:
Rocky Mountain states experiences heavy snowfall in winter, especially in the higher elevations. Douglas fir is exceptionally strong and can withstand significant snow loads without bending or warping, making it ideal for outdoor structures like heavy timber pergolas and heavy timber pavilions.
Strong Post and Beam Design:
Our 8" x 8" posts and 4x beams provide a solid framework capable of spanning up to 18 feet while maintaining stability, ensuring your heavy timber pergolas and heavy timber pavilions remain durable and reliable.
Durability in the Rocky Mountain Climate
Resistant to temperature changes:
Outdoor structures like heavy timber pergolas and heavy timber pavilions are ideal for the Rockies, which experiences hot summers and cold winters. This means that the wood remains stable and durable even in extreme weather conditions. Additionally, high winds are common in many parts of Rockies, making heavier Douglas fir pergola and pavilion kits a great option as they provide better resistance to wind uplift.
Aesthetic Appeal & Customization
Natural Beauty:
Douglas fir has a warm, natural look that enhances outdoor structures, making it a great choice for heavy timber pergolas or heavy timber pavilions. It can be stained or sealed to match any style.
Easier to Modify:
Need to add lighting, a fan, or custom shade elements to your pergola or pavilion kit? Wood allows for easy modifications and attachment of accessories.
Long-Term Value
Longevity with Proper Maintenance:
A well-maintained wood pergola or pavilion, such as a heavy timber pergola and heavy timber pavilion, can last decades when properly cared for as part of your outdoor structures.
Higher Property Value:
Investing in custom heavy timber pergola or heavy timber pavilion kit adds architectural charm and enhances the resale value of your home. Potential buyers often prefer the timeless appeal of wood.
Transform Your Outdoor Space with a Pergola or Pavilion Kit
A Douglas fir heavy timber pergola or heavy timber pavilion is more than just one of the many outdoor structures—it’s a long-term investment in style, shade, and relaxation. Whether you’re enhancing a backyard, patio, or commercial space, High Mountain Pergolas & Pavilions offers the ideal heavy timber pergola or heavy timber pavilion kit to meet your needs.
Ready to get started? Call us today at 435-757-7034 or Request a Free Quote and take the first step toward your dream outdoor space!
Privacy Policy
Effective Date: 11/25/25
At High Mountain Pergolas & Pavilions a dba of LW Design, LLC, your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy outlines the types of personal information we collect and how we use, store, and protect that information.
Information We Collect
When you visit our website, we may collect the following types of information:
- Personal Information: When you fill out a contact form or request a quote, we may collect your name, email address, phone number, and any other information you provide.
- Usage Data: We use Google Analytics to collect data about how visitors use our website. This includes information such as pages visited, time spent on the site, browser type, and referring pages.
- Cookies: Our website uses cookies to improve your browsing experience and to serve personalized ads through Google Ads.
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Respond to your inquiries or service requests
- Improve our website and user experience
- Analyze site traffic using Google Analytics
- Deliver relevant advertisements through Google Ads
Google Analytics and Google Ads
We use Google Analytics to track website performance and user behavior. Google may use the data collected to contextualize and personalize the ads on its advertising network.
We also use Google Ads to show targeted ads to users who have previously visited our website (remarketing). These ads may appear on Google search results or other websites in the Google Display Network.
You can opt out of Google’s use of cookies or device identifiers by visiting the Google Ads Settings page. You can also use the Google Analytics Opt-Out Browser Add-on if you prefer not to be tracked by Google Analytics.
Sharing Your Information
We do not sell, trade, or share your personal information with third parties except to comply with the law or protect our rights.
Data Security
We take reasonable steps to protect your information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure.
Changes to This Policy
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Terms and Conditions
All estimates are good for 30 days. High Mountain Pergolas and Pavilions a dba of LW Design, LLC requires a 50% downpayment and a signed estimate before any work can begin. Progress invoices may be sent during the duration of the project at any time based on work completed. Our terms are Net 15 days, a past due invoice will be subject to a finance charge of 24% per annum. Cancelled orders are subject to a 25% restocking fee and payment on work completed. There are no refunds on work performed.
• Material Disclaimer and Specs: It is understood that shrinking, cracking, twisting, and movement are natural characteristics of timber. High Mountain Pergolas and Pavilions a dba of LW Design, LLC is in no way responsible or has any control over the natural effects in the aging process of timber. If this is a concern please ask for an explanation of the differences in quality. High Mountain Pergolas and Pavilions uses the highest quality available timber (#1 or Better Douglas Fir, Free Of Heart Center), by using lower quality timber you are increasing the likelihood of changes in the wood. High Mountain Pergolas and Pavilions has no control over, and is not responsible for delays caused by backordered material. More lead time will ensure the job is not interrupted due to materials. Some material sizes can take up to 120 days to acquire.
• Design: Design is based on drawings provided to High Mountain Pergolas and Pavilions a dba of LW Design, LLC. If design drawings are not provided, the customer will incur design and engineering costs. If High Mountain Pergolas and Pavilions deems a design to be structurally flawed, solutions may be offered. Any major redesign will add cost and delays to your project. High Mountain Pergolas and Pavilions a dba of LW Design, LLC is not a professional engineer, therefore, if your timber project has structural elements engineering will be required. If engineering is not provided High Mountain Pergolas and Pavilions can outsource engineering to provide a stamped set of timber drawings for your project at an additional cost to the customer.