Triple-Gable Pavilion: From Concrete Pad to Year-Round Retreat
Some structures carry a presence the moment they rise. This pavilion does not simply cover space; it defines it. Standing 16×22 feet in the Woodland 6000 Series, its most striking feature is the three-gable roofline—a rare design that turns a backyard shelter into a landmark.
Before, the yard was a level concrete pad: practical, but unfinished. After, the pavilion took root in Douglas Fir timber, stained in Canyon Grey, its three gables lifting the roofline into rhythm with the mountains beyond.
A Roofline Like No Other
The triple-gable roof sets this project apart. Two gables extend outward, sheltering the patio edges, while the central gable rises taller, pulling the eye skyward. The effect is sculptural—geometry made tangible in wood and shadow. Where most pavilions settle into symmetry, this one makes a statement: balance through variety, strength through rhythm.
The design manager, Aaron Banks, oversaw the details: Legacy knee braces, Axis Step beams, and knife plates secured into pre-poured footings. Even in the cold of winter installation, the form was unmistakable—a three-part roofline breaking the horizon like a verse written in timber.
Grounded in Craft
Built on 8×8 posts, with support beams set at 111 inches, the pavilion combines classic timber joinery with modern engineering. The Canyon Grey stain gives the Douglas Fir a weathered permanence, harmonizing with both winter snow and summer sky. Rain chains hang from the eaves like copper notes, completing the composition.
Hidden within the frame is a TimberVolt® power post, carrying electricity through the timber itself. Outlets and wiring are built into the wood, discreetly powering lights, a hot tub, or outdoor speakers without cords trailing across the patio. It’s a quiet kind of innovation—modern utility concealed in traditional craft—allowing the pavilion to host long evenings as gracefully as it withstands winter storms.
A Word From the Homeowners
Sometimes the best measure of a project isn’t in the mass timber or the finish—it’s in the words left afterward. The homeowners shared their experience in a 5-star Google review
“I’ll start at the end of our journey with Western Timber Frame. We are very happy with the end product and Jared did a great job with taking us through the design phase. The design and the quality of their product is wonderful, very solid and looks beautiful. Some hiccups in the process and misunderstandings occurred and we almost pulled out. The owners of the company stepped in and delivered a product that not only met our original design but exceeded our expectations, though they did not have to. That earned our trust and business going forward. Should the occasion arise we’ll definitely use them again. When the owners are still involved in day to day operations, intertwined with Jared’s talent, you get a heck of a company. I am not much of an online reviewer, but in this case it is how the company treats their prospective clients and does the “right” thing even if they don’t have to. I am attaching a picture of the product they built. There is nothing like this available from the big box stores. If you are thinking about a backyard project, give them a call! Thanks to everyone at Western Timber Frame we’ve dealt with. We need more businesses like this!” – Ahmet Karadayi
More Than Shelter
This heavy timber pavilion is not just coverage; it is an architecture of gathering. The triple gables create an interior ceiling that feels vaulted, more expansive than its footprint. It makes the backyard not only usable, but memorable—a place to host, to rest, to return to.
Every timber cut, every brace chosen, was about more than building a structure. It was about creating an heirloom space, one that reframes the backyard as the heart of home life.
