Dreaming of a cozy timber frame cabin or a charming small home? Our thoughtfully designed 20×24 Timber Frame with Loft offers everything you need to live comfortably without sacrificing style or spaciousness. Featuring a vaulted great room and a generous loft, this compact frame provides all the charm and function you desire in just 480 square feet of footprint.
Designed for Comfort and Function
- Main Level:
- Open Great Room with vaulted ceilings—perfect for relaxing, entertaining, or enjoying the warmth of a fireplace.
- Efficient layout accommodates comfortable seating and a dining area.
- Under-loft area ideally suited for a kitchen and bathroom.
- Loft Level: Spacious 12'×20' Loft easily fits a queen-size bed, storage, and a small closet, creating a comfortable sleeping space or private retreat.
- Queen Post Design: Allows for perfectly centered windows in the gable ends, enhancing natural light and views.
- Roof Pitch: Attractive and functional 10:12 roof pitch (approx. 39.81 degrees) sheds weather efficiently and enhances interior volume.
- Two-Foot Overhangs: Provide weather protection and aesthetic appeal (can be omitted if using SIP panels).
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I would like to looking at your King Post Plan 20’x24′?
We are slowly working on a larger frame size that could accommodate that width, in order for us to use the king post plans we would need to add a post in the middle, however the one we are working on is a clear span. Should be out in a few months.
Interested to see the larger plan when it is out
What size are you looking for?
Brice`, Could this 16 x 24 Queen post have the roof framing converted to Major rafter/minor purlin? If so would the Tie beams on top of queen post be able to support a chain hoist and trolley?
It could be converted. How much weight are you thinking you will need to lift?
Are the larger plans now available for this? Thanks in advance!
Not right now. If you sign up for our newsletter you will be notified when new plans are on the site.
Could this frame be one bent longer on the loft side to increase the square footage without any major issues?
Yes, it is designed so that you can do just that.
Can you add me to your mailing list please?
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Is there a porch and on kit or shed roof plan availible for the loft
Have you seen the plan at https://timberframehq.com/shop/10×36-shed-roof-plan/ if you need something else zap us an email at support@timberframehq.com
What is the size of the tie beam? Can I use 6×6 posts and a tie beam 6×10?
The bent girts are 8×12 and the posts are 8×8. We would not recommend using smaller timbers without consulting an engineer.
What’s the height between the loft floor and the bottom of the collar ties? I’m assuming the posts could be lengthened somewhat to add more loft height?
Hi, do you have a new plan for 20×24 with the loft. I am interested to build 20×24.
Just trying to estimate a cost to build, is there anyway I can get a list of materials for the timbers required?
Interested in possibly modifying this to a 20×20, using Southern Yellow Pine. Think it can only be 18 feet tall at the peak. Is this possible? Feasible to modify this plan or an existing one without the expense of a custom build?
Basic requirements are that it is 20 x 20, clearspan first floor, and no more than 18 feet at the peak.
The 20×24 Queen Post with Loft is 22′-5″ high at the peak. We do offer this single-level 20×24 King Post Timber Frame that is 15′ tall at the peak. Neither plan is clearspan, however. You would need to contact our custom design team to achieve that.
Hi, is it possible to have this plan but put the roof on the larger side 24? Instead of 20
We can help you with that through our custom design services- you can find out more here.
I am planning on building a monitor style barn with this as the center with 2 lean-to sheds on the side… Wondering how tall the main bent posts?
The main bent posts are 13′-1 3/8″ including the tenon.