14 × 18 Timber Frame Pavilion in Connecticut
This freestanding timber pavilion in Connecticut has a 14′ × 18′ roof over a 12′ × 16′ footprint. It stands on 10″ × 10″ posts, is finished in Canyon Grey, and has a steep 9/12 gable roof, arched knee braces, a natural tongue-and-groove ceiling, and built-in power for two ceiling fans with lights and a chandelier.
The pavilion was built by Western Timber Frame™ for a home in Westport, Connecticut, and the homeowners shared these photos after it was finished.
Key Takeaways
- Structure: freestanding timber pavilion
- Location: Westport, Connecticut
- Roof size: 14′ × 18′; footprint: 12′ × 16′
- Posts: 10″ × 10″, with an 8″ × 8″ king post
- Finish: Canyon Grey frame with a natural tongue-and-groove ceiling
- Roof: gable, 9/12 pitch
- Power: TimberVolt® Inferno®, for two ceiling fans with lights and a chandelier
Why Was This Connecticut Pavilion Customized?
The homeowners chose a steep 9/12 roof pitch and larger 10″ × 10″ posts for this pavilion. Western Timber Frame supplied the timber structure without the final roofing shingles, so the pavilion roof could be finished to match the home.
The Canyon Grey frame is paired with a natural tongue-and-groove ceiling, which sets the structural timbers apart from the warm wood on the underside of the roof. Four full arched knee braces with keystones and Champion beam ends finish the frame.
The solid gable roof gives overhead shelter, and the open sides keep the yard and the pool in view.
How Is Power Integrated Into the Pavilion?
This pavilion uses a TimberVolt® Inferno® power post. TimberVolt® is Western Timber Frame’s patented system (U.S. Patent 10,053,861) that routes wiring through concealed chases in the timber, so the pavilion powers two ceiling fans with lights and a chandelier without conduit running along the outside of the posts.
The main connections are made with concealed knife plates, which keep the hardware out of sight so the timber reads cleanly.
The Pavilion Specs
| Structure | Freestanding pavilion |
|---|---|
| Location | Westport, Connecticut |
| Series | 10,000 Series |
| Wood | Douglas Fir |
| Roof size | 14′ × 18′ |
| Footprint | 12′ × 16′, post to post |
| Overall height | 15′ |
| Roof | Gable, 9/12 pitch; shingles finished locally to match the home |
| Posts | 10″ × 10″ |
| King post | 8″ × 8″ |
| Knee braces | Four full arched braces with keystones |
| Beam ends | Champion profile |
| Ceiling | Tongue and groove, natural finish |
| Frame stain | Canyon Grey |
| Connections | Concealed knife plates |
| Power | TimberVolt® Inferno® |
Does a Timber Pavilion in Connecticut Need Engineering?
Permit and engineering requirements depend on the property and the local jurisdiction. Western Timber Frame designs each structure for its site and provides sealed structural drawings when a project requires them. The local building department decides what a specific property needs. This project went through permit approval with the Town of Westport. See Engineering & Permitting for more.
For a closer look at the same project, see Traditional Timber Frame Pavilion in Westport, Connecticut.
Questions About This Connecticut Pavilion
What size is the Connecticut timber pavilion?
The pavilion has a 14′ × 18′ roof over a 12′ × 16′ post footprint. It uses 10″ × 10″ posts and an 8″ × 8″ king post, and it stands 15′ tall.
What color is the pavilion?
The structural timber is finished in Canyon Grey, and the tongue-and-groove ceiling has a natural wood finish.
Can a timber pavilion have ceiling fans and lighting?
Yes, when electrical service is designed into the structure. This pavilion uses TimberVolt® Inferno® to power two ceiling fans with lights and a chandelier.
Is this pavilion freestanding or attached?
It is freestanding. The pavilion stands on its own posts in the backyard and does not rely on the home for support.
What warranty comes with a Western Timber Frame pavilion?
Every Western Timber Frame structure carries a limited structural warranty. Length runs from 3 years on Deck Structures to 25 years on the 12K Series, based on the series you purchase.
See more timber pavilions, or request a free design consultation and call 877-870-8755.
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