16 x 12 DIY Pavilion Kit With Power and Lattice Privacy Panels
This DIY pavilion kit pairs a solid roof with lattice privacy panels and built-in power. The 16 x 12 timber pavilion is closed in on three sides by latticed panels and open at the front, so it shelters the space from sun and rain while air still moves through. It is finished in Rich Sequoia stain with a contrasting Natural ceiling, and an Inferno TimberVolt® power post puts outlets right on the frame.
Key Takeaways
- Size: 16 x 12 roof over a 14 x 10 footprint
- Privacy: lattice panels on three sides, open at the front
- Power: an Inferno TimberVolt® power post with outlets on the post
- Stain: Rich Sequoia frame with a Natural tongue-and-groove ceiling
Why Combine a Pavilion Roof With Lattice Panels?
A pavilion roof sheds sun and rain completely, which makes the space usable in weather a pergola can’t handle. Lattice panels between the posts add a sense of enclosure and screen the view from the neighbors, but the open pattern still lets breezes through. With three sides latticed and the front left open, this pavilion feels like a sheltered outdoor room. See more about privacy lattice panels and slat spacing.
Why Two Stain Colors?
The frame, posts, and lattice are finished in Rich Sequoia, a red-brown stain that stands out against green landscaping. The underside of the roof, a 1 x 6 tongue-and-groove ceiling, is finished in a contrasting Natural stain, so looking up from inside the pavilion the ceiling reads lighter and warmer than the frame. See the Rich Sequoia stain color guide.
How Does the Power Post Work?
An Inferno TimberVolt® power post is bored lengthwise in the shop, so the wiring runs inside the timber to outlets on the post. Lights, a fan, a speaker, or a phone charger plug in right at the pavilion with no cords running back to the house. Power has to be planned before the posts are cut. TimberVolt® is protected under U.S. Patent 10,053,861. Learn more about TimberVolt® power posts.
Project Specifications
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Series | 6000 Series |
| Roof size | 16 ft x 12 ft |
| Footprint (post to post) | 14 ft x 10 ft |
| Posts and king post | 6 x 6 |
| Bottom of beam | 8 ft |
| Knee braces | Legacy |
| Ridge and profile style | Roosevelt Step |
| Ceiling | 1 x 6 tongue and groove |
| Privacy | Lattice panels on three sides |
| Power | Inferno TimberVolt® power post |
| Stain | Rich Sequoia frame, Natural ceiling |
Kits arrive pre-cut and pre-stained, with touch-up stain included, and the timbers join with The Dovetail Difference®, our patented joinery (U.S. Patent 9,797,149 B2). Four timber species are available: Douglas Fir, Coast Redwood, Incense Cedar, and Western Red Cedar. Our standard engineering starts at 115 mph. Where the project requires a higher design wind speed, the structure is engineered for that requirement. Freight is included in the lower 48.
Questions About This Pavilion Kit
What is the difference between roof size and footprint?
Roof size is the outer dimension, overhang to overhang, and it is the size in the structure’s name. The footprint is measured post to post and is always smaller. This pavilion has a 16 x 12 roof over a 14 x 10 footprint.
Why add lattice privacy panels to a pavilion?
Lattice panels screen the view from neighbors and soften wind and low sun, while still letting air move through. Here they close in three sides and leave the front open.
What is a TimberVolt® power post?
A TimberVolt® post is bored lengthwise in the shop so wiring runs inside the timber to outlets on the post. This pavilion uses the Inferno TimberVolt® power post.
Can a pavilion have two stain colors?
Yes. This one pairs Rich Sequoia on the frame with a Natural stain on the tongue-and-groove ceiling, so the underside of the roof reads lighter and warmer.
Can I install a pavilion kit myself?
Yes. The kit arrives pre-cut and pre-stained. A DIY crew generally needs a day to a weekend, depending on size, and roofing is sourced locally.
Western Timber Frame has designed, handcrafted, and delivered more than 7,000 outdoor structures in all 50 states since 2008. Browse timber pavilions, or request a free design consultation and call 877-870-8755.
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