Built to outlast generations.
Heavy post-and-beam pavilion kits, steel connector plates, and 2×8 T&G — pre-cut, pre-fit, and palletized in our Henderson, TN shop, then shipped nationwide.
One shop. Three ways to buy.
Pre-engineered pavilion & plate kits
Ready-to-ship sizes, fixed pricing, fast lead times. Pre-cut, pre-fit, palletized.
Best for homeowners & contractors who want a proven kit.
Shop Standard KitsDesigned for your site & specs
Free consultation, 3D rendering, and engineered drawings. Any size, any species.
Best for architects, builders & one-off residential projects.
Request a Custom QuoteWholesale pricing & marketing support
Stock our pavilions or steel plates. Dealer pricing, displays, and lead routing.
Best for lumberyards, outdoor retailers & building suppliers.
Become a DealerTrusted in 30+ states.
Every kit is palletized for nationwide freight with assembly drawings, in-house steel connectors, and freight quotes provided up front. We deliver curbside and coordinate with your local crew for the raise.
Heavier than a kit. Simpler than custom.
Real heavy timber post-and-beam construction — pre-cut, pre-fit, and palletized in our Henderson, TN shop — so a local contractor or capable crew can raise it on your site. Here's how that compares to the alternatives.
Heavy post-and-beam
Real 6×6, 8×8, and 6×12 timbers — not lightweight decorative pergola lumber.
Pre-cut & pre-fit
Every joint is cut, test-fit, labeled, and palletized before it ships.
Cypress · Cedar · SYP
Choose Cypress, Western Red Cedar, or Southern Yellow Pine — built for outdoor life.
In-house steel plates
Steel connector plates engineered and pressed in our shop through Core Connectors.
| What you get | Timber Frame Solutions | Big-Box Kits | Local Stick-Built | Fully Custom Timber | DIY from Raw Lumber |
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| Material weight | Heavy 6×6 / 8×8 / 6×12 timbers | Light dimensional lumber | 2× framing, fascia-wrapped posts | Heavy timber (varies by shop) | Whatever the lumberyard has |
| Shop pre-fit | Pre-cut, test-fit, labeled, palletized | Flat-pack hardware kit | Cut on site | Yes, but project-specific | None — you cut it all |
| Wood species | Cypress · Cedar · SYP | Pressure-treated SPF | Whatever's stocked locally | Any (priced accordingly) | Whatever you source |
| Steel connectors | In-house Core Connectors plates | Stamped brackets | Generic hangers | Custom-fabricated (long lead) | Off-the-shelf |
| Shipping | Palletized · nationwide freight | Parcel / store pickup | Local only | Project-by-project | You haul it |
| Who raises it | Your contractor or capable crew | Homeowner / handyman | GC required | Specialty timber crew | You |
| Predictability | Fixed scope, known lead time | Cheap but lightweight | Varies by contractor | One-off — long timelines | Unknown until you finish |
| Speed | Faster than custom · repeatable | Fastest | Weeks on site | Months of design + build | As long as it takes |
Joinery you can feel.
Locally sourced Cypress, Cedar, and Southern Yellow Pine. Precision-milled timbers join with steel connector plates we cut, weld, and finish in our own shop. Pre-cut, pre-fit, and palletized — your local crew raises it.
- 01Free consultation & 3D rendering after deposit
- 02Timber pre-cut, pre-fit & optional stain in shop
- 03Steel connector plates cut in house
- 04Palletized & freight-shipped nationwide
Shipped nationwide from Henderson, Tennessee.
Our heavy timber kits are pre-cut, palletized, and shipped from Henderson, Tennessee to customers across the country.
- Palletized freight coordination
- Nationwide delivery capabilities
- Kits prepared for local contractor or customer-led installation
- Freight and offload planning handled before shipment
Built right, shipped right.
"Very nice, well designed kit! Everything went together & fit as planned! From the post mount brackets to the shingles, everything I needed to put this pavilion together! Great job Timber Frame Solutions! Thank you!"
"I must say, Timber Frame Solutions delivered a fantastic product. Very easy to put together and great to work with!"
Stock our kits in your yard.
Wholesale pricing on pavilions and steel connector plates with dealer displays, co-branded marketing, and lead routing to your store.
Plan a structure that outlives you.
Tell us about your site. We'll come back with a preliminary kit scope and budget within one business day.
- 01Cypress, Cedar, or Southern Yellow Pine — pre-cut & pre-fit
- 02In-house steel connector plates (powder coat or DTM)
- 03Palletized & freight-shipped nationwide
Common questions.
How long has Timber Frame Solutions been in business?
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We've been building post-and-beam timber kits since 2022 and have shipped to 30+ states from Henderson, Tennessee. Family-run, with all timber milling and steel plate fabrication done in house.
Do you ship to my state?
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Yes — we ship nationwide. Kits are palletized and delivered via freight to all 48 states with assembly drawings and in-house steel connector plates.
Can I buy a frame-only kit?
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Yes. Stain, roofing, and additional plating are optional add-ons. Many customers take the base kit and finish on site with their local crew.
What gauge are your steel connector plates?
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Standard is 10 gauge with powder-coat or DTM finish. We can source and cut up to 3/8" plate on request.
Do you install the kits?
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No. Kits are pre-fabricated for fast install by the homeowner or a local contractor. Our pre-fitting drastically reduces install time and cost.