Timbers and Beams

Timbers and Beams

Timbers & Beams That Define the Structure

Tidewater Lumber offers a wide selection of premium-grade timbers and beams, available in a variety of species, sizes, and surface textures to match the scale and style of your project. Whether you’re building a structural frame, crafting a statement ceiling, or adding rustic charm with exposed interior beams, our custom-milled options provide strength, durability, and natural character. From reclaimed heart pine to freshly sawn white oak, we supply quality timber solutions trusted by builders, architects, and designers throughout the region.

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We carry a selection of timber & beams for all your construction needs

PergolaS

Transform your outdoor space with a custom pergola from Tidewater Lumber and Moulding. We offer timbers in Cypress, Western Red Cedar, Douglas Fir, Yellow Pine, and Eastern White Pine. 

Covered wooden pergola patio with a gray wicker sectional sofa and matching ottoman, a low wicker coffee table topped with a vase of purple tulips, overlooking a manicured lawn, trees, and a house in the background.

what is a pavilion?

A pavilion is a freestanding outdoor structure designed to provide shelter, shade, and architectural interest to backyards, parks, or gathering spaces. Built with a solid roof and supported by exposed beams or columns, pavilions are ideal for outdoor kitchens, lounge areas, wedding venues, or event spaces. Unlike pergolas, which offer partial shade, pavilions provide full overhead coverage, making them a practical choice for year-round use. At Tidewater Lumber, our premium timbers and beams are a perfect match for building custom pavilions—whether you’re designing something rustic, modern, or traditionally crafted. With structural-grade wood and customization options, we make it easy to bring your vision to life.

Timber-framed open pavilion with peaked gabled roof, exposed beams, brick fireplace, and patio seating and dining amid trees

Post bases + engineering for Post Bases

At Tidewater Lumber, we don’t just supply high-quality timbers and beams—we provide the critical components needed to bring your structure to life with confidence. That includes metal post bases, designed to securely anchor your vertical timbers while ensuring long-term structural integrity.

Our team offers custom-cut metal T-post brackets tailored to your project’s exact dimensions and load requirements. Whether you’re building a pavilion, pergola, or timber frame structure, we can supply engineered post bases along with structural documentation if needed—giving you peace of mind that your build meets performance and code standards.

This value-added service is ideal for contractors, architects, and DIYers who want the job done right from the ground up. Just let us know your specs, and we’ll cut and supply the brackets that set your project on a solid foundation.

Tidewater Lumber schematic titled "Standard Post Connector (6x6)" showing two 3D renderings labeled Connection A (vertical post) and Connection B (horizontal beam) with dimension callouts (V.1, V.2, T, d.1, d.2), and a lower technical drawing of the 6x6 connector plate pin layout with inch dimensions, plus company logo and contact information.

Here's What People are Building from our Timbers