Deck & covered porch

Timber Frame Covered Pavilion Deck

A multi-zone outdoor living space engineered for heavy Southtowns winter snow loads: rough-sawn Douglas fir timber framing, tongue-and-groove cedar ceiling, dual-tone composite decking with picture-frame border, and low-voltage stair lighting.

LocationColden, NY
On site4 weeks on site
Budget band$40k – $65k
CategoryDeck & covered porch

Covered timber frame pavilion deck with Douglas fir posts and composite flooring

Traditional timber mortise-and-tenon joint with hand-cut pegs and black steel hardware

Composite deck staircase with integrated warm low-voltage LED step lights at twilight

What homeowners come to us with

An old pressure-treated deck was rotting from freeze-thaw cycles and lacked shade in summer and snow protection in winter. The family wanted a durable, year-round covered structure for dining and relaxation.

How we build it

Poured concrete piers deep below the 42-inch frost line to support substantial 8x8 timber columns. Hand-cut traditional mortise-and-tenon joinery with structural black iron gussets. Laid low-maintenance composite boards with hidden fasteners and wired ambient stair and ceiling illumination.

What you end up with

A four-season outdoor pavilion that withstands lake-effect blizzards while serving as an inviting summer retreat with vaulted cedar ceilings, outdoor dining, and soft evening lighting.