Woodland · Timber pavilion kits
Size & Post Layout
Find the footprint that fits your space.
A 16 × 20 dining and lounge example.
This example shows a dining table and a separate seating area under a 16 × 20 pavilion. Final fit depends on your furniture dimensions, space for pulled-out chairs, and clearances between posts.
Start with what needs to fit.
Start with your table, chairs, or lounge furniture. Measure with chairs pulled out, then allow space to walk around them. Leave additional room for a grill, serving area, or a second seating group. Send us a measured sketch so we can check the layout with you.
Working with an existing concrete pad.
Inset the posts a minimum of 6 inches from the pad edge to help avoid cracking the concrete when installing post-base anchors. Allow for this setback when choosing your pavilion’s post footprint. Follow any greater anchor edge-distance requirements in your approved plans or the anchor manufacturer’s instructions. Slab thickness, condition, and suitability for the pavilion must also be checked by your local contractor or engineer.
| Measurement | Why it matters |
|---|---|
| Available site area | Defines the space you can work within, including setbacks and nearby structures. |
| Post footprint | Our listed sizes describe the post footprint, rather than the roof coverage. Your approved layout drawings show the exact post locations and dimension references. |
| Clear opening | Determines the actual space between posts for furniture and movement. |
| Roof footprint | Includes roof overhangs, so roof-coverage square footage is larger than the listed post-footprint square footage. Allow for this larger footprint when planning clearances to buildings and property boundaries. |
| Post height | Measured to the underside of the header. Standard post height is 8 feet; 9, 10, 11, and 12 feet are also available, along with custom heights. Roof peak height is a separate measurement. |
Choose the right size
Start with what you want under the roof: a dining table, lounge seating, an outdoor kitchen, or room for a larger gathering. Include space to walk around furniture and between activity areas.
Compare space for gathering.
| Starting size | Nominal footprint | Suggested dining group |
|---|---|---|
| 12 × 16 ft | 192 sq ft | 4–6 people |
| 16 × 20 ft | 320 sq ft | 6–8 people |
| 20 × 20 ft | 400 sq ft | 10–12 people |
| 20 × 24 ft | 480 sq ft | 12–16 people |
These are conservative seating suggestions for dining with room to move. Furniture, post locations, and clear openings affect the usable space. Other sizes and custom dimensions are available.
Post footprint and roof footprint are different. Roof overhangs extend beyond the posts. Clear space between posts is another measurement. Your approved project drawings identify the post layout, clear openings, and roof overhangs. Use those measurements when planning furniture, setbacks, and foundation work; nominal square footage is not the clear usable floor area.
Not sure of the size? Share your available space and intended use. Custom dimensions are welcome.
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