Looking to add timber frame beauty without fully framing your entire home? These King Post Truss Plans are the perfect way to highlight key areas—such as porches, vaulted ceilings, or gable ends—with the timeless character of traditional timber framing.
Offered in multiple sizes and roof pitches, these king post trusses are designed to suit a wide range of architectural styles and structural needs.
Perfect For:
- Front Porches or Entryways
- Covered Decks or Pavilions
- Vaulted Living Room or Bedroom Ceilings
- Gable End Details for Hybrid or Stick-Built Homes
Add timber frame warmth where it matters most—without committing to a fully timber-framed structure.
Build Options:
- Plans Only: Instantly downloadable PDFs for truss-only applications
- Ready-to-Raise™ Kits: Available in select configurations—pre-cut and labeled timbers shipped with fasteners and drawings
- Custom Truss Design: Need a different span, pitch, or profile? Our design team can modify or create a truss to fit your project perfectly
Add Character Where It Counts
Whether you’re accenting a porch or topping off a great room, our King Post Truss Plans are Ready-to-Raise™ and ready to bring lasting beauty to your space.
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This plan provides detailed, easy-to-follow blueprints, perfect for anyone building their own timber frame.
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What's Included

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.
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.
Here's How You Can Get Started:
- Phone: Call us at 888-552-9379 (9–5, M–F) to speak with one of our experts.
- Email: Send your questions to projects@timberframehq.com, and we will respond within two business days
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Planning an entrance to a garage. The truss will be on posts 15 Feet apart (outside).
Roof will be a 9/12 or 8/12
Will your plan be useful
Glad to hear. Let us know if you have any questions as you get started.
Do have this truss with a 10/12 pitch and 26’ ?
We do have 10/12 pitch but the longest span is 24′
I would like to purchase a king post plan.
• 12/12 pitch
• all cords 6”x8”
• Out to out on 5-1/2” bearing to be 16’
• clear span 15’-1”
• 8’OC truss spacing
• Ridge board with common rafters.
• 3×8 rafters are 32” OC
• v-groove roof deck with 8-1/4” SIP
CAN YOU HELP WITH A DESIGN
Yes, contact the design department at design@timberframehq.com and check out our custom design page at https://timberframehq.com/custom-design/
Hi I’m looking to do a 16ft span with a 5/12 pitch . What size beams would be best using fir
There are several factors that go into determining the size of the beams, roof loads are the primary one. Where are you located?
I’m in the Vernon BC Canada. We are covering our deck it will be 16′ wide 18′ long supported by the house on one end and posts and truss at the 8′ mark and a the end at the 16′ with 2′ over hang on 3 sides. Would this be something you would be able to help me with planning?? The fist 8v would be full roof and the last would be just purlans
Can you produce/deliver some of these plans in metric.
Mick, at some point we will offer plans in metric. Right now we can convert them for you through our custom design department.