SEQUOIA RAISED COLLAR PAVILION
A statement of architectural beauty, the Sequoia is defined by its dramatic truss design and steeper roof pitch for added grandeur.
Designed for year-round usability, our pavilions feature solid roofs for complete sun protection while maintaining airflow through open sides. COVER Timberworks™ offers more than eight unique pavilion designs, each crafted to complement a range of home styles and landscape environments.
Designed for versatility. The Bryce features the timeless and traditional gable roof.
The Half Hip version of the Bryce drops the rear roof line as well for greater shade and privacy.
The Cantilever option available on either the gable or Half Hip Bryce showcases an extended, cantilevered roof that enhances both architectural appeal and functional covered space.
The Ozark Pavilion introduces queen posts to the truss design, providing structural balance and a refined architectural presence, particularly suited for wider frames.
The Half Hip option on the Ozark Pavilion features a distinct rear roof drop that combines the elegance of the queen post truss with enhanced shade, privacy, and a bold interior ceiling—perfect for backwalls, fireplaces, or outdoor TVs.
A statement of architectural beauty, the Sequoia is defined by its dramatic truss design and steeper roof pitch for added grandeur.
The Windom Pavilion features a traditional hip roof sloping on all four sides, offering superior shade, added privacy, and a bold interior ceiling.
Featuring a sleek single-pitch roof and clean lines, the Denali offers a modern design that integrates seamlessly with today’s outdoor living and pool areas.
Blending modern design with functional elegance, the Denali with Arbor features a sleek single-pitch roof and a striking cantilevered extension, perfect for shading an outdoor kitchen or swim-up bar.
With a tall profile, oversized bracing, and doubled rafters, the Zion combines modern design with bold, grand architectural presence for contemporary outdoor spaces.
Traditional backyard carpentry just cannot compare to COVER Timberworks. From beginning to end, our process is efficient, easy and clean, and it takes less than half the amount of time to produce and complete one of our beautifully designed, high-quality structures.
A timber frame pavilion is a freestanding outdoor structure with a solid roof, open sides, and heavy timber posts and beams. It creates a covered outdoor room that provides shade, rain protection, airflow, and a strong architectural focal point for patios, pool areas, outdoor kitchens, dining spaces, and entertainment areas.
Compared with conventional carpentry, timber framing relies on larger visible timbers, stronger proportions, and more deliberate joinery. Instead of building the roof structure mostly from smaller dimensional lumber and surface fasteners, a timber frame pavilion uses the posts, beams, rafters, braces, and trusses as both the structural frame and the finished architectural expression.
Key characteristics include:
A pavilion has a solid pitched roof. A pergola has an open roof made from rafters and shade bars. That single difference changes how the structure performs and how it should be used.
A pergola is best when you want partial shade, openness, airflow, plant support, and a lighter visual profile. A pavilion is best when you want more complete sun protection, shelter from rain, a space for deep seating, an outdoor kitchen, a dining area, or a more defined outdoor room. A pavilion generally requires more material, roof planning, and installation work, so it usually costs more than a pergola of similar size and timber package.
A pavilion is a strong choice when you want a true covered outdoor living space. Unlike an open-roof pergola, a pavilion has a solid roof that provides deeper shade, better rain protection, and a more comfortable setting for furniture, appliances, and everyday use.
Key advantages of a pavilion include:
If the goal is comfort, coverage, and a more complete outdoor living space, a timber frame pavilion is usually the stronger choice.
A covered patio usually describes a roofed area attached to the house, often just outside the back door. It is commonly built like a home addition or remodel because it connects to the existing structure and may involve roof tie-ins, flashing, drainage, framing, and other site-specific construction details.
A Cover Timberworks pavilion is a freestanding timber structure. It can be placed near the home to function like a covered patio, but it does not rely on being attached to the house. That freestanding approach allows the pavilion to be positioned where it best serves the property: beside a pool, over an outdoor kitchen, in a larger backyard, near a guest area, or as part of a complete outdoor living plan. It also supports Cover Timberworks’ pre-engineered, menu-priced, off-site fabrication process.
The right pavilion size depends on how the space will be used, where it will sit, and what the finished outdoor living area needs to support. A small seating area may only need a modest footprint, while a pavilion with an outdoor kitchen, dining table, fireplace, TV, and deep seating area needs more room for furniture, circulation, and covered space.
The most important sizing considerations include:
The Reserve Series is the highest quality Cover Timberworks line and is designed to set the standard for timber outdoor structures. It offers more designs, more options, any size, heavier timber proportions, old-world joinery, hidden hardware, oak pegs, and a more refined finished appearance. That level of detail does come at a slightly higher price than more typical carpenter-built structures.
The Summit Series was introduced as a bridge between typical field-built construction and the full Reserve Series. It still delivers Cover Timberworks quality, off-site CNC production, professional delivery and installation, Douglas Fir timber, and stain options, but with fewer designs, fewer options, fixed sizes, smaller timber specifications, exposed fasteners, and no complex joinery. It is designed to compete at a price point similar to or better than many conventional carpenter-built structures while still offering the benefits of the COVER process.
The difference between the Standard and Heavy Timber packages is the size and scale of the timbers used throughout the structure. Both packages are true timber frame construction, but the Heavy package uses larger components in key areas such as posts, plates, braces, and roof framing. This creates a stronger visual presence and gives larger structures better proportion between the timber frame, roof size, and span.
The right choice is mostly a question of scale. Smaller structures often look great in Standard. Mid size structures can go either way. Larger pavilions usually look best in Heavy because the larger timbers better match the overall roof mass and visual weight of the structure.
COVER Timberworks also keeps the timber scale consistent throughout the frame. Many carpenter built structures use a large corner post but then switch to much smaller framing elsewhere. COVER designs the posts, plates, rafters, braces, and roof components together so the entire structure feels properly scaled.
The table below shows the typical timber size differences:
Component | Summit Standard | Summit Heavy | Reserve Standard | Reserve Heavy |
Post | 6×6 | 8×8 | 6×6 | 8×8 |
Plates, girt, ridge | 3×10 | 4×10 | 6×8 or 6×10 | 8×10 or 8×12 |
Rafters | 3×8 | 3×8 | 4×8 | 4×8 |
Knee braces | 2×6 | 3×6 | 4×6 | 6×6 |
Roof decking, standard | T1-11 | T1-11 | 1×6 T&G | 1×6 T&G |
Cover Timberworks offers multiple pavilion designs across its product lines. The Summit Series includes three pavilion designs, while the Reserve Series includes ten pavilion designs, along with custom solutions when the project requires something outside the standard design menu.
This gives customers a practical range: simple fixed-size pavilions for value-conscious projects, more detailed Reserve pavilions for premium outdoor living spaces, and custom configurations for unique properties, pool environments, commercial areas, or large entertainment spaces. The right design usually depends on roof style, size, budget, architecture of the home or property, and how the space will be used.
Cover Timberworks pavilion pricing typically includes a complete roof system with 30-year dimensional shingles. Roof appearance can be selected to coordinate with the home or surrounding architecture, and popular upgrades include R-panel and standing seam metal roofing. Other roofing materials may be available depending on the project requirements.
The underside of the roof matters too because it affects the finished look from below. Common decking or ceiling options include tongue-and-groove, T1-11, purlin, or slat-style treatments depending on the series and design. Reserve Series pavilions commonly use 1×6 tongue-and-groove decking for a more refined timber-frame ceiling, while Summit Series pavilions use a simpler standard roof decking approach with upgrade options available.
Timber frame pavilion pricing varies by size, series, timber package, roof system, decking or ceiling option, stain, site conditions, and any required engineering or permitting support. The Summit Series is less expensive because it uses fixed sizes and a simplified design package. The Reserve Series costs more because it offers more design flexibility, heavier detailing, and traditional timber frame joinery.
Current pavilion starting price examples include:
| Series | Example model | Starting at |
| Summit | Huron pavilion | $9,545 |
| Reserve | Bryce pavilion | $11,695 |
| Typical mid size pavilion | Various | Around $15,000 to $17,000 |
| Large pavilion | Various | Often over $20,000 |
These are starting prices and planning ranges, not final project totals. Final pricing depends on the selected model, size, timber package, roof option, finish, access, site conditions, and project specific requirements. COVER Timberworks uses a design and price process so customers can move from general budget expectations to a clear written estimate before moving forward.
To explore options, visit our online configurator to design and price your own timber frame pergola.
No. Cover Timberworks focuses on freestanding pavilions. Attached pavilions are more like remodeling projects because they connect to the home and can involve roof tie-ins, waterproofing, drainage, framing, flashing, and other site-specific conditions that fall outside the repeatable Cover Timberworks process.
The freestanding approach is what makes Cover Timberworks’ system efficient and valuable: pre-engineered designs, menu pricing, off-site fabrication, controlled staining, professional delivery, and a faster, cleaner installation. A freestanding pavilion can often be placed close to the home when the site allows, but it remains structurally independent. That approach gives more placement flexibility and avoids turning the project into a house remodel.
COVER Timberworks uses #1 or better Free of Heart Center Coastal Douglas Fir for its timber pavilions. For pavilion construction, timber selection matters because the structure supports a full roof system and often spans larger outdoor living areas. Douglas Fir is well suited for this use because it offers a strong balance of structural performance, density, stability, and finished appearance.
For timber frame pavilions, Douglas Fir has several advantages:
Some surface checking is still normal in exterior timber because wood expands and contracts with sun, heat, humidity, and weather. The goal is to use a timber that performs well structurally, finishes beautifully, and has the scale expected in a premium pavilion.
Yes. Cover Timberworks pavilions are stained off site before installation. This allows the timbers to be finished in a controlled environment and helps protect all sides of the wood, including areas that are more difficult to access after assembly.
Off-site staining also keeps the jobsite cleaner and makes the installation process more efficient. Cover Timberworks offers nine standard stain colors, and custom colors can be used when a project requires a specific match or design direction. Because the stain is a penetrating oil-based finish, it is intended to enhance the wood rather than hide the natural character of the timber.
In many Texas communities, freestanding pavilions are treated as detached accessory structures, similar to pergolas, gazebos, sheds, and other backyard structures. Whether a permit is required usually depends on local rules, the size of the pavilion, whether it is attached to the home, whether it includes utilities, and where it sits on the property.
Some jurisdictions exempt small detached accessory structures below a certain size, often around 200 square feet, while others require permits for roofed outdoor structures regardless of size. Because there is no single statewide Texas rule, homeowners should confirm requirements with the local permitting authority.
The most common permit factors include:
COVER Timberworks provides detailed structural drawings with every pavilion project, which can help with permitting, HOA review, builder coordination, and project planning. Sealed engineered plans are available for an additional cost when required by the city, county, HOA, builder, architect, or project conditions.
Once the order and structural drawings are approved, the full process generally takes about 3 to 5 weeks, but this can vary depending on the product, production schedule, project size, and site readiness. The process includes final selections, structural drawings, CNC production, sanding, staining, delivery, and installation.
Because the timber frame is fabricated and finished off site, the on-site work is much faster than a traditional field-built structure. In a typical pavilion installation, the timber frame can often be assembled in one day, with the roof installed the second day. Larger pavilions, complex roof systems, site constraints, or special options can extend the installation timeline.
A timber pavilion should be inspected and cleaned periodically, with special attention to the roof, stain finish, anchors, hardware, drainage, and any areas where water or debris can collect. Because a pavilion has a solid roof, the roof system should also be checked for shingle or metal roof wear, flashing conditions where applicable, and storm related damage.
As a practical rule, we recommend a simple seasonal inspection and light cleaning once or twice per year. Areas with heavy sun exposure may benefit from light finish touch ups every 1 to 2 years, while a more complete maintenance coat is commonly needed every 2 to 5 years depending on exposure, finish color, tree coverage, and local weather conditions.
A pavilion generally protects many overhead timber elements better than a pergola, but it is still an exterior wood structure and benefits from routine care. A seasonal inspection is usually enough to catch small issues before they become expensive problems.
COVER Timberworks is different because it combines timber frame craftsmanship with a more controlled and predictable way to design, price, fabricate, and install outdoor structures. Rather than treating each pavilion as a one off backyard carpentry project, COVER uses a proven design system, clear menu pricing, CNC precision cutting, shop fabrication, professional finishing, and experienced installation crews.
Key differences include:
The result is a pavilion that feels substantial, carefully built, and custom to the space, while avoiding much of the uncertainty, mess, and inconsistency that can come with a fully field built project.
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