The 18x24 Timber Frame Pavilion delivers the perfect balance of architectural beauty and practical design. Whether you’re creating a carport, guest house, workshop, or a deluxe outdoor living space, this frame provides the versatility and character to bring your vision to life.
Frame Highlights:
- Footprint: 18' x 24' (432 sq ft between posts)
- Roof Pitch: 6:12 standard, with drawings for pitches from 3:12 to 12:12 to suit your design preference
- Ceiling Height: Plate height over 9 feet; ridge height well over 14 feet for a lofty, spacious interior
- Two-Bay Design: Generous proportions with flexible gable end layouts so you can place doors or openings where you prefer
- Overhangs: 2-foot overhangs provide both protection and visual impact
- Heavy Timber Construction: Built with 8x posts and beams for enduring strength and timeless beauty
Endless Possibilities:
- Carport
- Guest House or Cabin
- Deluxe Workshop
- Outdoor Kitchen & Dining Pavilion
- Backyard Retreat or Studio
With its open two-bay layout and high-volume ceilings, you can leave this frame open for an airy pavilion or enclose it to suit your needs. The flexible design allows you to tailor the final look and function.
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What are the timber dimensions for this plan? Thanks
Ian the posts are 8x8s, the girts and plates are 8x10s and the rafters are 6x8s
Could this plan be built with 6×6 throughout?
Not as designed. It can utilize 6x material but not all of them would be able to be 6×6’s
Is the extra post in the middle necessary?
No it can be omitted.
Are the post to the ground on the gable ends required?
Not necessarily, depends on where you are, the tie beam would then support the loads from the roof to the kingpost.
If I omit the post below the king post, would the tie beam need to be bigger? I live in Colorado.
Hi . would a floor plan work with this frame ? thanks
Do you have these plans in metric?
No, these plans are available in Imperial only as stock plans. You could contact our custom design department here to convert them for you (at additional cost).
What’s the square footage of the roof, for estimating roofing material costs?
Thanks!
There are two-foot overhangs all around, beyond the 18×24 footprint.
Is the brace piece required from the king post to the joist
Braces are critical for the strength of the frame. So yes, they are required unless you run that change by an engineer.