Ready-To-Raise™
Timber Frame Kits
Everything you need to raise your timber frame, cut and delivered.
We have over a hundreds plans that you can choose from to create your Ready To Raise™ Kit. Tell us the one you want and get a price instantly.
Create A Custom Kit
If one of our Pre-Designed Kit option does not fit your project we can create a Ready To Raise™ Custom Kit for you. We work with you to design, engineer, cut your frame, and deliver it to your site.
Design and Customization
We understand that every outdoor space is unique, which is why we offer extensive customization options for our Ready To Raise™ Kits. Choose from a variety of sizes, roof styles, and finishes to match your personal style and landscape. Our design team is dedicated to helping you create the perfect pavilion that reflects your vision.
DIY-Friendly Kits
Designed for ease of assembly, our Ready To Raise™ kits come with detailed instructions and pre-cut components, perfect for DIY enthusiasts. Create your own outdoor masterpiece with the satisfaction of building it yourself.
Quality and Durability
Crafted with the finest materials, our Ready To Raise™ timber frame promise long-lasting durability and strength. The natural beauty of our wood pavilions complements any landscape, making them a timeless addition to your property.
Choose Your Ready-To-Raise™ Kit
Explore our diverse Barn Kits, perfect for agricultural, storage, or living spaces with timeless appeal and functionality.
Our Carport Kits offer you stylish, protective shelters for your vehicles, blending durability with design.
Find your ideal Garage Kit, from simple storage spaces to elaborate workshops, tailored to fit your needs.
Choose from a variety of Gazebo Kits to enhance your outdoor living, perfect for gardens and relaxation.
Browse through our extensive collection of Pre-Designed Homes, designed to suit every lifestyle and family size.
Select from our Pavilion designs for elegant, open structures ideal for outdoor entertainment and relaxation.
Design a beautiful outdoor space with our Pergolas, perfect for gardens, patios, and backyards.
Transform your home's entrance with our Porch Kits, offering designs that range from cozy to grand
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.
Our team can provide you with a complete Ready To Raise™ Enclosure System for your project, whether just for your roof or a complete enclosure. We will work with you to sort out the best options and product, then deliver it with all the window and door openings and the electrical chase cut-out ready for installation. You can read more about your options in our in-depth article "Timber Frame Enclosure Systems".
How much does one of our kits cost?
Get a price for your timber frame package. Our estimates are specific to each kit, not just a general number for one of our kits. Use our online calculator estimator to get an estimate any of our stock plans for your timber frame. No phone calls, you don’t have to give us your email, no strings attached.
Find Your Plan
Browse 100+ designs available as Detailed Digital Plans or Ready-to-Raise Kits
Frequently Asked Questions (and Answers)
Our Ready-To-Raise™ Kits represent the pinnacle of convenience and quality in timber frame construction. These kits are meticulously designed for those who appreciate the beauty and integrity of timber framing but desire a more streamlined building process. Each kit is pre-engineered, precision-cut, and arrives at your site ready for assembly.
The beauty of our Ready-To-Raise™ Kits lies in their simplicity and efficiency. Every component is crafted to exact specifications, ensuring a perfect fit and reducing the time and effort typically required in construction. This means less time measuring and cutting on-site, and more time enjoying the process of bringing your timber frame structure to life.
We understand that each project is unique, which is why our kits are customizable to match your specific design preferences and functional needs. Whether it's a cozy cabin, an expansive barn, or an elegant pavilion, our Ready-To-Raise™ Kits are tailored to your vision.
Included in each kit are detailed construction drawings and a comprehensive list of all components, right down to the last fastener. Our team of experts is also available for support, ensuring that from the moment your kit arrives until the last beam is raised, you have the guidance and resources you need for a successful and rewarding building experience.
With TimberFrameHQ's Ready-To-Raise™ Kits, you're not just building a structure; you're creating a masterpiece with ease, precision, and the timeless beauty of timber framing.
Depending on your requirements, most of our kits are cut from Douglas Fir, Eastern White Pine, Cedar or Southern Yellow Pine.
We do not provide installation ourselves, but depending on your area, we can recommend contractors who can raise the frame for you.
Our standard kits are engineered to comply with most county and state requirements. If your locality has more specific requirements, we will supply a state specific stamp for an additional fee. It is your responsibility to determine what your local building department requires.
All of our kits are pre-cut, pre-fit, labeled and ready for you to have fun with the raising!
In most cases we can ship to your residence as long as the address is located within the Continental United States or parts of Eastern Canada. If your address is in a particularly difficult access area, you need to let us know and there may be additional fees.
In order to deliver to your location: Your location has to be able to accommodate a full sized tractor trailer to park entirely off the road, and turn around to make egress.
You or your builder is responsible for offloading the kit materials and timbers from the delivery truck. The truck driver is under no obligation to be involved with any part of the unloading. The truck will not have a ramp or liftgate. It is absolutely necessary for you to provide a forklift to move the timbers and pallets.
If a kit is less than 3,000 lbs you might be able to unload it a piece at a time. You need at least one other strong person to help you. We recommend you wear sturdy work gloves and have a cutting tool for breaking the packaging bands open.
In the unlikely case that your kit arrives damaged, you have the option to refuse shipment. If this happens , please try to contact us while the driver is still there. We will try to help you make the best decision for what is happening.
We will ship your kit anywhere in the Continental United States or Canada. We ship your kit by freight carrier directly to you. Shipping usually takes 4-7 days depending on your location.
When we give you a quote for your timber frame kit, we will include a cost for shipping to your location. Please be very specific when describing the location we will be shipping to.
When we receive your order we will tell you a date and approximate time for delivery. A tracking number is supplied once the kit has shipped, and the trucking company’s dispatcher will coordinate with you and the driver.
Most of our kits can be delivered as soon as eight weeks after you make your deposit, but for more complex frames (and especially if you are modifying the design of a kit) we recommend placing your order as much as six months before you plan to raise your frame. That way you have time for a collaborative design process, engineering, and local permitting.
When you contact us, your Project Manager will lead you through the decision process to decide what kit you want and which (if any) modifications you need. The cost of kits varies greatly depending on the size and complexity. Use our Kit Calculator to get a quote on any of out Stock Kits HERE.
We offer a great variety in kit sizes, ranging from 8x12 up to 24x36 and larger. Take a look on our kit page to see them!
It depends on the size and design of the frame, but we use traditional mortise and tenon joinery, scarf joints, spline joints, tusk tenons, pegged half-laps, several other joints.
Our kit prices do NOT include any site preparation - including foundations. There are many different options for foundations but most folks choose to pour a monolithic slab. We provide the connectors to fasten your posts to the slab.
We supply the timber frame, fasteners, finish and any other related items. The finishing elements are up to you to provide and install.
Are you ready to get your project started?
Contact us below to set up your free preliminary meet and greet where we get to know each other, talk about your project and see if we are a good fit for each other. Building is a personal process and we want to make sure you have the best team possible for your project. This meeting usually takes about 30 minutes.
Here's How You Can Reach Us:
- Phone: Speak directly with our friendly experts by calling 888-552-9379. We're available 9-5, M-F to answer your questions and provide personalized advice.
- Email: Prefer to write to us? Send your inquiries, ideas, or feedback to projects@timberframehq.com. We strive to respond to all emails within one business day.
- Online Contact Form: Fill out the contact form below. It's a quick and easy way to get in touch, and we'll get back to you promptly.