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Clean Power at the Roofline

Two concealed boxes for lights, fans, and data.

What Is the TimberVolt^® Phoenix?

The Phoenix is the TimberVolt power post built for clean power at the roofline — a timber post with two concealed, weather-resistant electrical boxes (an upper and a lower) for lights, fans, and other accessories, all wired through the post with no exposed conduit or visible wires.

Because the Phoenix runs everything through an internal core, that same hidden channel can also carry low-voltage lines like TV, network, or Cat-5. It arrives pre-wired and ready to install, built in a 6×6 or larger timber to National Electrical Code (NEC) standards.

Timber frame pavilion with TimberVolt Phoenix power post and overhead roofline lighting

Part of the TimberVolt system, protected under U.S. Patent No. 10,053,861 — “Power Distribution Post for Use in Timber Frame Structures.”

What’s Built Into Every Phoenix?

The Phoenix is built for flexibility at the top of your structure. Two pre-installed boxes and a hidden internal core let you run power, lighting, and low-voltage lines cleanly through the timber. Dry wood protects that wiring, and Western Timber Frame air-dries every timber it delivers to roughly 12 to 19 percent moisture.

Two Electrical Boxes (Upper & Lower)

Built-in access points with weather-resistant covers — ideal for fans, lighting, and other accessories.

Pre-Wired Convenience

Arrives ready to install, with no after-market electrical work needed.

Internal Access Core

One hidden channel that can carry power plus low-voltage lines — TV, network, or Cat-5.

Sealed Top Cap

Caps the post to keep water and debris out of the internal channel.

Phoenix at a Glance

Pre-wired: Yes, ready to install
Electrical boxes: 2 (upper & lower), weather-resistant covers
Low-voltage: Routes TV, network, or Cat-5 through the core
Post size: 6×6 or larger
Wiring channel: Internal core, concealed
Electrical code: NEC standards
Patent: U.S. 10,053,861
Best for: Clean power at the roofline — lights, fans, accessories, data

Where Does the Phoenix Fit Best?

The Phoenix is ideal for structures that need discreet, high-mounted power and clean routing at the roofline. Common uses include:

Powering roofline lights or fans with concealed wiring
Running power to mounted sound systems or heaters
Charging devices or an outlet near the post top
Routing network, TV, or Cat-5 lines through the internal core
Access for plumbing lines to taps, misting systems, or sinks
A clean, seamless look with no visible conduit or exposed wires

The Phoenix Power Post, from Every Angle

Four labeled views of the Phoenix — ISO, front, side, and back — showing the two electrical boxes (upper and lower), sealed cap, and the internal wiring core.

Phoenix power post ISO 3D diagram showing the two electrical boxes and internal core — ISO View3D view of the two boxes and internal core

Phoenix power post front view showing upper and lower boxes with sealed covers — Front ViewUpper and lower boxes with sealed covers

Side ViewSlim profile with dual access boxes

Phoenix power post back view showing sealed top and dual electrical access — Back ViewSealed top and dual electrical access

A Dovetailed Timber Post at Its Core

The Phoenix isn’t just wiring — it’s a solid, dovetailed timber post. Like every TimberVolt post, it’s built on Western Timber Frame’s patented Dovetail Difference^®: a trapezoidal joint that interlocks the timbers together without a single metal bracket.

The wedge shape lets the timber flex and settle naturally with the seasons instead of loosening over time, and because no exposed steel holds it together, there’s nothing to rust or corrode. The post that carries your power is made to last for generations. Solid timber starts with good stock, and Western Timber Frame buys its Douglas Fir at a #1-or-better structural grade.

Learn More About the Dovetail Difference

Close-up of the patented Dovetail Difference interlocking timber joint — The patented Dovetail Difference interlock

Phoenix Questions

What is the TimberVolt Phoenix?

The Phoenix is the TimberVolt power post built for clean power at the roofline — a timber post with two concealed, weather-resistant electrical boxes (upper and lower) for lights, fans, and accessories, plus an internal core that can also route low-voltage lines. Western Timber Frame handcrafts each Phoenix post in its own Utah shop.

How is the Phoenix different from the Firefly^™?

The Firefly is a single-outlet post. The Phoenix adds a second box and an internal core for roofline power plus low-voltage lines — more flexibility at the top of the structure.

What goes in the Phoenix electrical boxes?

Its two weather-resistant boxes can hold outlets, switches, or accessory connections for fans and lighting. Because every post is custom-built, the boxes are placed at the heights you choose — the diagrams show a typical upper-and-lower layout.

Can the Phoenix run TV or network cable?

Yes. The internal core can carry low-voltage lines — TV, network, or Cat-5 — alongside the power, all hidden inside the timber.

Is the Phoenix pre-wired?

Yes. The Phoenix arrives pre-wired and ready to install, with no after-market electrical work needed.

What size post does the Phoenix need?

Any post 6×6 or larger. The 1.25-inch wiring channel runs down the center of the timber without upsizing the post.

Is the Phoenix wiring up to code?

Yes. TimberVolt wiring, including the Phoenix, meets National Electrical Code (NEC) standards and stays concealed inside the timber.

Where is the Phoenix best used?

At the roofline — powering lights, fans, sound systems, or heaters, and routing data or plumbing lines cleanly through the post.

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Clean Power at the Roofline

Two concealed boxes for lights, fans, and data.

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