You’ll showcase true timber‑frame craftsmanship with the 24x24 Timber Frame King Post Pavilion. It utilizes pegged mortise‑and‑tenon joints throughout—plus elegant scarf joints in the long beams and plates. We draw the plan at a 6:12 roof pitch for classic proportions, but we also include options from 3:12 up to 12:12, so you can match regional snow loads or nail the exact look you want. At the standard pitch the ridge soars 16 ft+, enhancing ventilation and creating a dramatic volume ceiling, while 2‑ft overhangs protect walls and entryways from the elements.
Ready-To-Raise™ Kits—Speed Without the Guesswork
Save days of lay‑out and cutting with our Ready-To-Raise™ Kit:
- CNC‑cut, pre‑drilled timbers—bundled and labeled by assembly stage
- Full hardware and hardwood‑peg package, bagged in sequence
- Illustrated raising guide and on‑call support from our timber‑frame team
Most crews (or an ambitious DIY group) can set, peg, and top out the entire frame in a single weekend—giving you a weather‑tight shell faster and with greater precision than stick‑built methods.
Custom Design—Make It Uniquely Yours
Want a deeper porch for outdoor dining, clerestory windows for extra daylight, or steel knife‑plates for hurricane zones? Our in‑house architects and engineers will customize any element—roof pitch, bay spacing, timber species, window and door placement, even hybrid steel connections. You’ll receive updated engineering and shop drawings ready for permitting and fabrication.
Why Choose the 24 × 24 King‑Post Pavilion?
- Open 576 sq ft span—perfect for garage, guest suite, or workshop
- Showcase joinery—mortise‑and‑tenon plus scarf joints to impress for decades
- Roof‑pitch flexibility—3:12 → 12:12 options included
- Generous 2‑ft overhangs—extra shade and weather protection
- Ready‑to‑Raise convenience—pre‑cut kit slashes labor time and eliminates mis‑cuts
- Custom design support—from minor tweaks to full bespoke redesigns
Build faster, customize freely, and enjoy the enduring beauty of heavy‑timber construction—delivered to your site ready to raise and tailored to your exact vision.
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We take immense pride in our team of exceptionally skilled timber frame designers. Each member is not only equipped with the finest tools but also possesses a profound understanding of how different materials intricately come together to realize your vision. This deep expertise in both design and material synergy is crucial in crafting the ideal timber frame structure tailored just for you.
Our commitment to excellence extends to our engineering team, specialists in timber frame structures, many of whom hold doctorates in their field. Sharing your passion for timber framing, our engineers work closely with you, ensuring that every aspect of the frame's design is customized to suit your specific location. This collaborative process guarantees that you receive all necessary documentation for permits, including detailed engineered reaction diagrams, ensuring your construction proceeds smoothly and stays on schedule.
The culmination of this meticulous process is a comprehensive set of construction drawings. These detailed plans not only provide a clear guide for your kit's assembly but also include a complete list of timbers and fasteners, serving as an invaluable reference throughout the installation of your frame. Our goal is to ensure that every step, from initial design to final construction, is seamless, transparent, and perfectly aligned with your project's needs.
After we've collaboratively chosen the ideal wood type for your project, we proceed to source the highest quality timber through our network of trusted mills. Ensuring that every piece meets our exacting standards, we then transport the timber to one of our cutting facilities. There, the joinery is meticulously crafted using CNC machines. Every joint, drilling, mortise, and tenon is cut with precision, adhering to tight tolerances for impeccable quality and fit.
Following the cutting process, all timbers are systematically labeled according to the production numbers assigned during the creation of your model and plans. This meticulous process ensures that every component of your timber frame is prepared with the utmost attention to detail, ready for the next phase of your project.
Included with your package are all the pegs, fasteners, screws, and connectors you need to put your ready-to-raise frame together. You will also get a detailed list for you to refer to while raising your frame.
We carefully package and securely transport your timber frame and all necessary hardware directly to your location. In sync with you, we'll coordinate the delivery schedule, ensuring that we agree on an approximate time on the designated date. To facilitate a smooth and safe unloading process, it's important to have equipment on hand capable of lifting up to 5,000 lbs. Once everything is delivered and in place, the exciting phase of bringing your project to life begins.
At Timber Frame HQ, we embrace the philosophy of 'One Person, One Project.' This approach ensures that each client is paired with a dedicated Project Manager who will be your point of contact throughout the entire project. We believe in offering personalized, consistent support to make your journey with us as smooth and fulfilling as possible.
Our commitment extends beyond just providing exceptional timber frames. As your construction resource, we'll be by your side for the duration of your project, ready to offer expert advice, support, and answers to all your queries. Our goal is to make the process of raising your timber frame not just successful, but also a deeply rewarding experience.
We invite you to visit our 'About Us' page to learn more about our values, our team, and how we can bring your timber framing vision to life with a touch of personal care and professional excellence.
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We understand that every project is unique, so we offer extensive customization options for our plans and kits. Choose from various sizes, roof styles, and finishes to match your style and landscape. Our design team is dedicated to helping you create the perfect plan that reflects your vision.
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greetings, I’m interested in the 24×24. for it to fit my applications I need 9ft ceiling at the cross timbers and a 12 ft opening at one end??
Hi Scott- Thanks for the question! You can an adjust the roof pitch to suit the height you are after- the plans come with pitch options from 3:12 to 12:12. And you can easily adjust the post length
to adjust the height of the crossbeam.
does the 24 x 24 measurement include the 2 foot overhang? Or is the footprint 24 x 24?
The 24×24 is outside of post to outside of the post, with the overhang it is 28×28. Do you need a 22×22, we have a design that is almost completed that will work, zap us an email at support@timberframehq.com for more info on it.
Can these plans be adjusted for a footprint 28 x 16?
Yes, check out our custom design page at https://timberframehq.com/custom-design/.
I don’t see the 22×22 plans on your site?
Jay, we don’t currently have 22′ wide plans on the site, but can handle that on a custom basis. Check out our Custom Design page for more information!
Will the frame support cedar roof slats on the exterior and then either a metal roof or composite shingles. In laymans terms when I am under it I only want to see cedar lining and no roof or plywood.
This design would work well for that.
Is this set of plans designed to use 4×4 posts? If I use 8×8 and 4×12 across the ends can I avoid having to use 1 post in the middle of one end and avoid using 2 posts in the middle of the other end? Or can i at least avoid having 2 posts at one of the ends and just have 1 at each end?
Are these plans available in metric as well?
No, Rado, they are not. There are many online conversions tools, however.
What is the height from the concrete floor to the top of the tie beam?
Eric, it is 8′-5 3/8″ to the top of the tie beam, and 16′-0 1/2″ to the top of the ridge
Why is the middle bent, scarf joint offset from the front, supported king post? Seems like it would be better aligned so that scarf joint (and associated post) were in the center of the bent. That way if this structure were to be used as a car port, one would achieve two full depth bays for vehicles. Also how would one protect the post bottoms from rain splash and termites?
You can move that post to the center and repeat one of the end bent configurations. I include three versions of how you can handle it to give you complete flexibility.
Hi. Can you get rid of the one post in the middle?
Thanks Mark
That would not be advisable
Looking for a low profile building and I know you include multiple roof pitch options. What is the lowest ridge height possible for this design?
We offer this plan with roof pitch options from 3:12 up to 12:12. The 3:12 has a ridge height of a bit under 13 feet.
Have phone number for Canada .
Our phone should work in Canada – (888) 552-9379. If that does not work reach out to us at support@timberframehq.com to setup a time to talk.
Can you adapt this king post plan to 32′ x 32′ with a 4/12 pitch and if so, what would be the cost of the plan?
We can; you may want to check out this page for our custom design services.
What type of foundation is required for the 24×24 w/7/12 pitch?
Do I need a footing/stem wall or can I build on a monolithic slab or concrete piers?
Thank you
There are many different ways to handle foundations. Most people opt to use a monolithic slab, but you could use piers or even a wood base.
We have completed a bunch of foundation details, you can find them at https://timberframehq.com/construction-details/masonryconcrete-to-timber/. You should be able to find one that works for you there.
So I’m looking at your 24×24 timber frame, what is the beam and post diffrence in the timber frame and the heavy timber frame plans
Timber frame and heavy timber are the same thing.
24×24 Timber Frame King Post Pavilion will perfectly work for me, but I would like to have a loft if thats possible? I would like to use this to build my house and will attaching sips to timber frame. What is your advice?
We could help you create a loft through our Custom Design services. Most of our frames will readily accept SIPs- here is more information.
What size are the posts, beams, rafters? Trying to figure out if I have the required logs to build this. Thanks
The posts are 8×8; the beams are 8×10 and the rafters are 6×8
Hello. 2 questions. Is it possible to install a garage doors between the bays? Can this be modified/ reinforced for a 2/12 pitch in snow country? Thanks
Depending on how you finish the enclosure could install garage doors. We would not recommend a 2:12 pitch in snow country.
Hello, I have a friend with a sawmill and therefore and affordable route to get enough timber to make an entire structure to replace my aging shop building. His sawmill has some limitations. What’s the cost to design me a similar shaped building but with 6×6, 6×8 and 6×10?
Ben, by the nature of timber frames, typically heavy timbers (ie 8×8 posts) are used in order to house the joinery. Sometimes in smaller structures, we can design with 6x but that is not typical. If you want to get help from our design team, please go to this page and click on the “Get Started Today” button.
On this 24×24 garage plan, where do the garage doors go? On the gable end or the eave side? We want two 8″ doors on the eave side but not sure they will fit with the diagonal beams on each side of the opening. Please advise. Thank you.
You can omit the knee braces on one the eave side to accommodate the doors. That will give you plenty of room for your doors. You could even increase the size of the doors if you wanted.
Can I purchase the 24×24 timber frame kit uncut?
I have some hemlock posts that are a full 6″ x6″ inches. Can the plans be adjusted for 6×6 posts if I use a metal roof instead of shingles?
Randy, that change would need to be approved by engineering. You can find out more about our custom design service here:
We do not supply uncut timbers. All our kits include the joinery.
Will eastern white pine be an appropriate material for this structure?
It sure it Brad!
What is the ground snow load rating of this frame with the 12:12 pitch roof?
We don’t have that information off hand, a lot of it will depend on the timber species and grade that you will be using. I looked up your domain and see that you are in Michigan, which has a high snow load. I think you would be ok with white oak, but would defer to an engineer on it.
Can this plan be built with poplar?
Some of it will depend on your snow loads but in most cases popular is a great choice. Learn more about timber species at https://timberframehq.com/timber-framing-101/timber-species/.