Pavilion Patio Nights With Friends: A White Timber Pavilion Kit
A timber pavilion turns a backyard patio into a place to unwind, day or night. This white 8000 Series pavilion kit covers a 14′ × 18′ patio with room for dinner, the grill, and long conversations with friends under string lights.
When a friend dropped by with his young son during the photo shoot, the two men kept right on talking at the table. The photos on this page are simply life as usual under the pavilion, and that made them a pleasure to take. Thank you again to some great guys.
Key Takeaways
- Structure: freestanding 8000 Series timber pavilion kit with 8″ posts
- Size: 14′ × 18′ footprint (post to post) under a 16′ × 20′ roof
- Look: Douglas Fir stained white, with arched knee braces and keystones
- Power: a TimberVolt® Phoenix™ Power Post for lights and outlets
What Makes a Pavilion Feel Like Home?
A pavilion is an outdoor room with a solid roof. The point is not the structure itself. It is the time spent under it: a book in the afternoon, a barbecue with the neighbors, or a late talk after the sun goes down.
The homeowners finished this one with string lights along the rafters, a ceiling fan, hanging flower baskets, and a full dining set. The white stain keeps the space bright during the day and lets the warm lights stand out at night. The result is elegant, yet it still feels like a place to put your feet up.
What Are the Specs of This Pavilion?
| Structure type | Pavilion |
|---|---|
| Project type | Freestanding |
| Timber size | 8000 Series, 8″ posts |
| Style | Traditional |
| Wood type | Douglas Fir |
| Footprint (post to post) | 14′ × 18′ |
| Roof size | 16′ × 20′ |
| Bottom of beams | 8′ |
| Beam and rafter profile | Axis Step |
| Stain color | White |
| Knee braces | Arched with keystone (4) |
| Beams | 4×12 |
| Rafters | 3×8 |
| Tongue and groove | 1×6 |
| Footing hardware | 4 |
| Power | TimberVolt® Phoenix™ Power Post |
How Long Does a Pavilion Kit Take to Install?
A Western Timber Frame pavilion kit arrives with the joinery already cut, so the timbers fit together on site much like a set of Lincoln Logs, as one family described it. Installation typically takes an afternoon to a day. For a closer look at the process, see Can You Build a Pavilion Kit Alone?
Fast installation does not mean light construction. The kit uses heavy timber posts and beams joined with time-tested timber framing methods, so the pavilion is built to be enjoyed by the family’s children and grandchildren.
The TimberVolt® Phoenix™ Outdoor Power Post runs wiring inside the post, so the string lights, fan, and outlets have power without cords running across the patio.
Questions About This White Timber Pavilion
What size is this pavilion?
The pavilion has a 14′ × 18′ footprint measured post to post, under a 16′ × 20′ roof. The bottom of the beams sits 8′ above the patio.
What wood and stain were used?
The pavilion is Douglas Fir with a white stain. Western Timber Frame offers four wood species: Douglas Fir, Coast Redwood, Incense Cedar, and Western Red Cedar.
How is the pavilion powered?
A TimberVolt® Phoenix™ Power Post carries the wiring inside the timber, powering the string lights, ceiling fan, and outlets. TimberVolt® is protected by U.S. Patent 10,053,861.
What warranty comes with a pavilion kit?
Every Western Timber Frame structure carries a limited structural warranty. Length runs from 3 years on Deck Structures to 20 years on the 12K Series, based on the series you purchase.
Western Timber Frame has designed and built more than 7,000 outdoor structures in all 50 states since 2008. See more timber pavilions and white stain options, or request a free design consultation and call 877-870-8755.
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