Architectural Drama. Classic Craftsmanship. Ready-to-Raise™.
Elevate your property with the 16x24 Hammer Beam Pavilion—a stunning timber frame that combines structural beauty with versatile functionality. Featuring two elegant bays and sculptural hammer beam trusses, this pavilion offers timeless design and bold visual impact.
Key Features:
- Footprint: 16' x 24' (384 sq ft between posts)
- Roof Pitch: Steep 12:12, creating a dramatic interior and soaring 16-foot ridge height
- Structural Details:
- Sculptural hammer beam trusses for open spans and striking style
- Two-bay layout that creates a rhythmic visual repetition
- Joinery: Crafted for both beauty and lasting strength
While slightly more complex to cut and raise than common truss frames, the finished result rewards you with a space that’s both functional and breathtaking.
Flexible Uses:
- Great Room Addition: Seamlessly extend your home with architectural character
- Freestanding Pavilion: Perfect for outdoor dining, gatherings, or as a luxury carport
- Enclosed Cabin or Guest House: Frame a cozy and artistic backyard retreat or camping cabin
- Picnic Pavilion: Shelter family and friends in style with an open-air gathering space
The generous ceiling volume and wide open spans make this frame adaptable to a variety of uses—all while showcasing the timeless appeal of traditional timber craftsmanship.
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Hi, do your plans include drawings to complete the roof such as purlins and common rafters. Please elaborate. Thank you
Yes, each similar piece is drawn out giving you all the dimensions you need to cut the frame. In this case, it is a purlin based roof system.
Can this be ordered as a 16 x 16 plan?
Not at the moment. We can make those changes to the plans, but that change is also easily accomplished in the shop. If you would like to chat more about this drop me a line at support@timberframehq.com.
I would love to see this in a 24×24 was wondering if you had that in a plan?
Jim, we offer this 24×24 Hammer Truss Timber Frame
It seems the typical hammer beam has a 12/12 roof, how much does the geometry change if it is reduced to an 8/12 roof? Still remaining 24′ wide.
Changing the roof pitch on any design always drastically changes the geometry.
Can this be built with 6×8 pine? It will be in Georgia with very little snow.
I think you would take too much wood out of the timbers as designed with the mortise and tenon joints. Think you would need to use metal connectors to make it work. We can make those adjustments and get an engineer to take a look at it.
Has this plan been engineered?
Has snow load been factored in?
The plans we offer on our website have all been reviewed by an engineer. People build our frames all over the country, and in each location, there are different requirements. Timber species, design loads, and values needed are just some of the factors engineers need to take into account in each case.
We do offer engineering services as an add-on to our standard plans. We can offer these services in all states except Illinois and Hawaii. We can also serve the Canadian Provinces of AB, BC, ON, SK, AND YT. If this is something you are interested in, head over to https://timberframehq.com/custom-design/project-information-form/ and fill out the brief questionnaire.
Can this plan be constructed with western red cedar?
Yes it can- you can see more about wood species here and here
Can this be built as a 16’x24′ with three bays, adding one bent and also increasing the overall peak height from 16′ to 24′?
We do take on custom projects and would like to talk to you further about yours. Check out our page, HERE, describing what we offer and the process of our custom design services.
Fill out the design questionnaire so we can understand your needs. That’s the best way to communicate with our team and get an estimate for design services.
Can the 16X24 Hammer Beam Pavilion be stretched to a 60ft length? Cost of plans? Is a kit available?
You could definitely make this frame 16×60. Please go here and fill out the questionnaire to get an estimate for custom design services. And yo can go to our kit page and fill out that questionnaire to get in touch with our team and get pricing on a kit with the joinery pre-cut.
The Q&A and reply by KATRINA WILLIAMS
JULY 27, 2021 AT 10:54 AM indicates that this model also comes in a 24×24 Hammer Truss Timber Frame… however the link does not take you to a 24×24 Hanger Truss Timber Frame. Is there a 24×24 version? If not, can this plan be ordered in a 24×24 or 20×24?
Janell, here is the link for the 24×36 Hammer Truss Timber Frame
How long are the top cord beams?
They are 5’9″.
Can this be built out of Douglas Fir?
Can this be extedned to 24 x 36 as I dont like the assembly joints on your 24 x 36 Hammer Beam Pricipal post to Rafter
We will contact you by email