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Custom Timber Frame Design And Construction.
Nolichucky Pavilion
Scissor Truss
10′ x 14′ Heavy Timber Frame Scissor Truss Pavilion | Nolichucky Pavilion
Sleek Strength – The Nolichucky Pavilion
The Nolichucky Pavilion offers a dynamic blend of structural ingenuity and timeless beauty in a handcrafted 10′ x 14′ Heavy Timber Frame Scissor Truss Pavilion. Designed for those who appreciate bold lines and open-air architecture, this pavilion features the clean, intersecting elegance of a scissor truss system. Built by the skilled artisans at Harmony Timberworks, the Nolichucky Pavilion provides a striking, durable solution for backyard sanctuaries, commercial spaces, and event venues alike.
10′ x 14′ Heavy Timber Frame Scissor Truss Pavilion – Product Overview
The Nolichucky Pavilion captures the beauty of intersecting lines with its dramatic scissor truss design, creating a steep, vaulted ceiling effect that opens the space and draws the eye upward. Constructed from Eastern White Pine, surfaced on four sides (S4S), the pavilion can also be upgraded to Douglas Fir or Western Red Cedar for enhanced grain definition, durability, and beauty. An optional upgrade to Select Spruce, kiln-dried (KD), tongue-and-groove (T&G), V-Groove roof decking brings warmth and polish to the exposed ceiling. Fully customizable in size, timber species, and finishing, the Nolichucky Pavilion embodies Harmony Timberworks’ dedication to form, function, and lasting craftsmanship.
About the Scissor Truss Design
The scissor truss is a striking architectural form defined by two opposing bottom chords that cross each other in the center, forming an “X” or “scissor” shape. This unique design allows for a steeper pitched ceiling while maintaining a wide-open, airy interior with no central vertical post interruption. Originally popularized in medieval European architecture for cathedrals, chapels, and expansive halls, scissor trusses provided both structural advantage and dramatic aesthetics. Their tensioned intersecting members distribute weight evenly to the outer posts and allow for taller interior volumes without complex central supports. Today, Harmony Timberworks carries this tradition forward, crafting the Nolichucky Pavilion with precision joinery and elegant lines that honor historic craftsmanship while meeting modern standards of strength and beauty.
Features & Customization Options
- Elegant Timber Frame Design – Authentic heavy timber construction with dynamic scissor truss architecture.
- Scissor Truss System – Creates a steep, vaulted ceiling with a visually stunning open span.
- Premium Materials – Eastern White Pine (S4S) standard; Douglas Fir and Western Red Cedar available as upgrades.
- Custom Steel Post Base Connectors – Heavy-duty brackets for secure foundation anchoring.
- Optional Roof Decking – 2×6 Select Spruce, Kiln-Dried (KD), T&G V-Groove boards for a refined, polished ceiling.
- Flexible Customization – Tailor dimensions, timber species, and finishes to match your space and style.
Technical Specifications
The Nolichucky Pavilion is built with a bold, intersecting scissor truss system that maximizes ceiling height while enhancing lateral strength. Spanning 10 feet by 14 feet, this structure features Eastern White Pine, surfaced on four sides (S4S). Customers may select upgrades to Douglas Fir or Western Red Cedar for increased weather resistance and refined appearance. Each joint is secured with stub tenons and RSS heavy-duty screws, and custom steel post base connectors anchor the structure securely to concrete pads or footings. An optional roof decking upgrade is available using 2×6 Select Spruce, Kiln-Dried (KD), T&G, V-Groove boards for a polished exposed ceiling look.
Standard engineer-sealed shop drawings are included with all orders. For projects requiring site-specific engineer-sealed construction drawings, these are available for an additional fee.
Please contact us for more information and pricing.
Eastern Pine
Standard
Douglas Fir
Optional upgrade
Western Cedar
Optional upgrade
Installation & Ordering Information
- Shipping & Unloading: Customers are responsible for unloading upon delivery; appropriate equipment or labor is required.
- Shop Drawing Approval: Customers must approve engineer-sealed shop drawings before fabrication begins.
- Customization Options: Personalize dimensions, select preferred wood species, and choose finishing touches.
Terms & Conditions – What to Know Before You Buy
- Natural Wood Characteristics: Variations in grain, color, checking, and minor twisting are natural and enhance the character of the timber.
- Payment Terms: A 50% deposit is required to confirm the order, with the balance due upon delivery.
- Change Orders: Any changes requested after order confirmation may result in additional fees.
- Customer Responsibilities: Customers must handle unloading and installation; Harmony Timberworks is available to assist with guidance and referrals.
- Site-Specific Engineer-Sealed Construction Drawings: Available as needed. Additional costs apply; contact us for details and pricing.
*Timber is White Pine, S4S for structure.
**Roof Decking is Select Spruce, KD, T&G, V-Groove (Kiln Dried, Tongue & Groove, with a V-Groove profile).
***Optional upgrades include: Douglas fir, or Western Red Cedar heavy timber
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The Nolichucky Pavilion stands as a testament to fine timber framing, offering a sleek, strong, and architecturally bold shelter solution. For a truly breathtaking outdoor structure that blends tradition, innovation, and masterful design, choose Harmony Timberworks’ Heavy Timber Frame Scissor Truss Pavilion. Explore our customization options and start building your perfect pavilion today.