16×20 King Post Plan

$97.00

Roof Pitch

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This versatile 16x20 king post timber frame plan is perfect for a garage, shop or cabin and is just right as a beginner’s DIY woodworking project. This small structure lets you get a feel for timber frame construction letting you enjoy the process. Finished as an open pavilion it’s a perfect place for entertaining friends or just relaxing. Add walls and a roof to create a compact cabin in the woods.

The variable roof pitches are enhanced by king-post end pieces. The plan comes complete with an instantly downloadable PDF package of 23 drawings, and additional information to help you select and cut your lumber for an easy and satisfying DIY construction project.

While the plan has an 8″or 6" roof pitch by default we have added the dimensions for 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12-inch roof pitches to allow you the option to choose.

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16x20 Heavy Timber Pavilion Plan Overview

Frequently Asked Questions

Do you offer the whole kit?

Yes we do! Just fill out the form HERE and will will be in touch soon with more information and pricing.

Can you modify this plan for me?

Yes, we can modify our plans to the size you need on a custom basis. For more information on the services that we offer and how the process works check out the page HERE.

If that is something that would interest you, fill out the brief questionnaire HERE or click Get Started Today on the main Design Page from above.

As soon as we get your information and give it a quick review we’ll contact you to schedule a phone meeting. Please allow a few days for our team to respond.

Before our discussion, we urge you to buy the set of plans that most resembles the alteration that you seek. This will allow you to study the plans thoroughly, think through any other changes or design aspects that you want.

Are your plans engineered?

The plans we offer on our website are not stamped by an engineer. People build our frames all over the country, and in each location, there are different requirements. Timber species, design loads and values needed are just some of the factors engineers need to take into account in each case.

We do offer engineering services as an add-on to our standard plans. If this is something you are interested in, head HERE and fill out the brief questionnaire. Armed with that information, we can get our heads into your project before we speak. That way we are best prepared to answer all of your questions.

As soon as we get your information and give it a quick review we’ll contact you to schedule a meeting.

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If, for any reason, you don't like this plan, you can get a full refund anytime within 30 days after your purchase. If you have any issues, just get in touch with our support team and they'll either help you out until you get the results you need or give you a swift refund.

Important Information and Plan Licensing Agreement:

Timber Frame HQ provides plans for construction purposes but does not oversee the construction. The plan purchaser is responsible for assuring the plan meets local codes and regulations. It is the responsibility of the plan purchaser to obtain any and all structural analysis, engineering and specifications that may be required in the municipality in which it is to be built. Plan purchaser is to verify all measurements before construction.
Timber Frame HQ grants you a non-exclusive, non-sub-licensable and non-transferable license to use the plans purchased from the Timber Frame HQ website.
This License is personal to you only. You may not use the License for any other purpose except for personal purposes.
When you purchase a set of plans, you are purchasing a limited copyright license for a design giving you the right to build that structure one time at your location. Only you may use the License, and such use shall be limited as stated above.
All materials provided under this License are owned by Timber Frame HQ. Any License granted under this Agreement shall only convey a non-exclusive, non-sub-licensable, and non-transferable right to use the plans in accordance with the full terms of this Agreement.
You are expressly prohibited from creating any derivative works in the plans or permit any other person to create any such derivative works. You are further expressly prohibited from reproducing* the plans in any fashion on any medium, except printing the plans directly from the PDF's you will receive. You may not modify the plans. Your License does not allow others to represent our design work as their own.
*Please note: You or someone else can print the plans for planning and construction use.
Your License does not allow others to represent our design work as their own.
Timber Frame HQ specifically disclaims and warranty that the plans will be error free and will not be responsible for any loss suffered by you because of the plans or otherwise.
Any commercial use of the plans is strictly prohibited.

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Roof Pitch	8"/12" Roof, 6"/12" Roof

Specifications

Dimensions

16’ wide by 20’ long outside of post to outside of post
2’ overhangs on all four sides
Height to Top of Plate 9’-10”
Height to Peak of Roof 14’-5” with 6:12 Roof Pitch
Height to Peak of Roof 15’-9” with 8:12 Roof Pitch

Timbers

Posts –8×8
Ridge –8×12
Rafters – 4×10
Plates – 8×12
Tie Beams –8×12
Braces – 4×8

Plans

34 pages total
Construction Drawings – 23 pages (8.5×11)
Post and Beam Conversion Drawings – 7 pages (8.5×11)
Roof Pitch Option Drawings – 3 pages (8.5×11)
Timber List –12 page (8.5×11)

30-Day Guarantee

We are so confident you’ll love the plan that we stand behind it 100% with our 30-Day Money-Back Guarantee. You have 30 days to initiate a return with us for any reason.

It’s the best Return and Warranty Policy of any company. You can buy from us with full confidence that we’ll be here to help if something goes wrong or the plan doesn’t work out for you.

Return Policy

Our money-back guarantee gives you 30 days to decide whether this plan is everything you hoped for. You can return it for a full refund if it’s not working out. Here’s how that works:

Email us within 30 days of placing your order. We will refund you the full purchase price of this plan.

And remember, if you have any issues with your plan, even if you’re not sure you want to return it, please contact us personally. We want you and every other Timber Frame HQ customer to have the best possible experience with us.

Please note the 30-day Guarantee is for individual plan purchases and not for our Timber Frame Plan Bundle or other plan bundles for which we do not offer refunds due to the nature of the product.

Timber Kit

Important Information:

Timber Frame HQ provides plans for construction purposes but does not oversee the construction. The plan purchaser is responsible for assuring the plan meets local codes and regulations. It is the responsibility of the plan purchaser to obtain any and all structural analysis, engineering and specifications that may be required in the municipality in which it is to be built. Plan purchaser is to verify all lot conditions and measurements before construction. Purchaser is responsible for additional expenses incurred in order to meet local code and engineering requirements.

Customer understands that the following conditions in your specific area may require additional engineering:

Wind / hurricane / tornado
Seismic / earthquake
Heavy snow
Flood potential
Soil instability
Timber Frame Engineering

Customer understands that HVAC, Plumbing & Electrical will not be included in all plans.

Plan Licensing Agreement:

PLAN PURCHASES AND GRANT OF LICENSE

This Copyright License Agreement (herein “Agreement”) governs your license with regard to the plans provided to you by Timber Frame HQ (“Timber Frame”).

Grant of License.

Subject to the terms of this Agreement, Timber Frame grants you a non-exclusive, non-sub-licensable and non-transferable license to use the plans purchased from the Timber Frame website or otherwise provided to you by Timber Frame (the “License”).

This License is personal to you only. You may not use the License for any other purpose except for personal purposes. Commercial use of the License is strictly prohibited. Provided you abide by the terms of this Agreement, the term of the License will continue in full force and effect. If you are in default or in breach of your obligations under this Agreement this License automatically terminates.

Use of License.

Only you may use the License, and such use shall be limited as stated above. While Timber Frame HQ provides plans under the License for construction purposes, Timber Frame does not oversee the construction. Your are responsible for assuring the plan meets local codes and regulations. It is your responsibility to obtain any and all structural analysis, engineering, and specifications that may be required in the municipality in which it is to be built. You are to verify all lot conditions and measurements before construction. You are responsible for additional expenses incurred in order to meet local code and engineering requirements.

When you purchase a set of plans, you are purchasing a limited copyright license for a design giving you the right to build that structure one time at your location. Your License was granted when you paid the purchase fee. You do not have the right to build the design a second time unless you have a signed agreement with Timber Frame HQ.

Ownership.

All materials provided under this License are owned by Timber Frame HQ. Any License granted under this Agreement shall only convey a non-exclusive, non-sub-licensable, and non-transferable right to use the plans in accordance with the terms of this Agreement.

Fees.

The fee for the license granted under this Agreement is the price paid when you purchase the plans (the “License Fee”).

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(a)Violation. The violation or breach of any term of this Agreement by you or any other person you allow to use your License.

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Upon the termination or expiration of this you must immediately cease using the plans. Termination will not entitle you to any refund of the License Fees. You will remain liable for your violations or breaches of this Agreement that occurred before the termination of this Agreement.

No Derivative Works. No Reproduction* for Design Modifications.

You are expressly prohibited from creating any derivative works in the plans or permit any other person to create any such derivative works. You are further expressly prohibited from reproducing the plans in any fashion on any medium, except by printing the plans. You may not modify the plans. Your License does not allow others to represent our design work as their own. Any commercial use of the plans is strictly prohibited.

*Please note: You or someone else can print the plans for planning and construction use.

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Timber Frame HQ retains all common law, statutory, and other reserved rights, including the copyright. This applies even when you have participated in the development of the design to a significant degree.

DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTIES.

EXCEPT FOR TIMBER FRAME HQ'S WARRANTIES THAT TIMBER FRAME HQ POSSESSES THE RIGHT TO LICENSE THE PLANS TO THE YOU AND THAT THE PLANS WILL NOT INFRINGE UPON ANY OTHER PERSON’S INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS IN EXISTENCE AS OF THE DATE OF THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF THIS AGREEMENT, WHICH IS THE LATER DATE SHOWN BELOW, TIMBER FRAME HQ IS PROVIDING THE PLANS “AS IS” WITHOUT ANY WARRANTY OR CONDITION OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, AND TIMBER FRAME HQ EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES, INCLUDING ANY WARRANTY OF DESIGN, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, OR MERCHANTABILITY. IN ADDITION, TIMBER FRAME HQ SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIMS ANY WARRANTY THAT THE PLANS WILL BE ERROR FREE AND TIMBER FRAME WILL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY LOSS SUFFERED BY YOU BECAUSE OF THE PLANS OR OTHERWISE.