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.
Customize or Kit
Do you like this plan but need to change it a little, or do you want a complete Ready-To-Raise Kit?
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.