Pavilions
Free-standing timber pavilions sized for Chambersburg backyards, hilltop lots, and rural properties — built to weather Franklin County seasons and last for generations.
Timber Frame Pavilions, Pergolas & Porches for the Chambersburg, PA Area
Heirloom-quality timber structures handcrafted for Chambersburg homes — built in our Central Pennsylvania shop and raised on your property by the same craftsmen who have served the Cumberland Valley for 20+ years.Heirloom-quality timber structures handcrafted for Chambersburg homes — built in our Central Pennsylvania shop and raised on your property by the same craftsmen who have served the Cumberland Valley for 20+ years.
Custom Timber Framing in Chambersburg, PA
From the farmsteads of Greene Township to the wooded hillside lots of Hamilton and Guilford, Chambersburg-area homeowners have always built with an eye toward permanence. A timber frame pavilion or horse barn doesn’t just serve a purpose — it becomes part of the property’s story, the kind of structure that outlasts the family that commissions it and fits naturally into Franklin County’s agricultural and Appalachian heritage.
From the farmsteads of Greene Township to the wooded hillside lots of Hamilton and Guilford, Chambersburg-area homeowners have always built with an eye toward permanence. A timber frame pavilion or horse barn doesn’t just serve a purpose — it becomes part of the property’s story, the kind of structure that outlasts the family that commissions it and fits naturally into Franklin County’s agricultural and Appalachian heritage.
Crickside Timber Craft has been cutting joinery and raising frames across Central PA since 2004. Our shop in Loysville is about 45 minutes from Chambersburg, close enough for a site visit before we finalize plans and for a straightforward raise day without added travel cost. Every project is drawn to suit your lot, hand-cut in our shop, and delivered and raised on-site by our crew.
Services in Chambersburg
Pergolas
Open-roof timber pergolas that frame a Greene Township garden or a Guilford patio with the kind of shadow play that only real beams can throw.
Timber Frame Homes
Full timber frame homes and additions raised across Franklin County — traditional mortise-and-tenon joinery paired with a tight, modern building envelope that suits the region's four distinct seasons.
Horse Barns
Working horse barns and run-in shelters built for the agricultural and equestrian properties of Franklin and surrounding counties — beautiful enough to face the road, tough enough to last generations.
Excavation
Site prep, footings, and drainage handled in-house so your Chambersburg-area pavilion, barn, or home sits on ground that's been done right the first time — including the hillside and ridge lots common across Franklin County.
Communities We Serve
Bringing traditional craftsmanship to the historic farmsteads, wooded hillsides, and growing properties of Franklin County.
Chambersburg · Greencastle · Waynesboro · Guilford · Fayetteville · Greene Township · Hamilton Township · Mont Alto · Mercersburg · Shippensburg
What Our Clients Say
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need a permit for a timber frame pavilion or pergola in the Chambersburg area?
Most municipalities in Franklin County require a building permit for permanent structures over a certain footprint. Chambersburg Borough, Greene Township, Hamilton Township, and Guilford Township each have their own zoning requirements, and setback rules vary by lot. We provide stamped drawings and help you navigate the local township process so nothing holds up your raise date.
How long does a Chambersburg-area project take from quote to raising?
Lead times typically run 8–16 weeks from signed proposal to on-site raising, depending on size and complexity. Outdoor living projects tend to book out faster than most homeowners expect — if you have a target date in mind, the earlier you reach out, the better your options.
Which wood species hold up best in the Chambersburg area?
Franklin County sits at a higher elevation than the lower Cumberland Valley, with colder winters and more pronounced freeze-thaw cycles — especially on ridge and hillside lots. For timber frame structures, we work primarily with Eastern hemlock and Douglas fir, both well-suited to the region's climate. For exterior applications, white pine board and batten is our standard siding option, with cedar and cypress available on request. You can explore our full materials selection at our raw materials page, or we're happy to walk through the options during your consultation.
Do you work on agricultural and equestrian properties in the Franklin County area?
Yes — horse barns, run-in shelters, and agricultural outbuildings are a significant part of what we build. Franklin County has a strong farming and equestrian community, and we design working structures that are built to last and presentable enough to face the road. Every barn project starts with a site visit so we can account for drainage, access, and how the structure will sit on your property.
Can you build on hillside or ridge lots?
Yes. Sloped and hillside lots are common across Franklin County, particularly in Hamilton and Greene townships. Our excavation team handles site prep and footing work in-house, so we can properly account for grade, drainage, and frost depth before the frame goes up. We'd rather address those factors at the design stage than work around them later.
Do you build on-site at Chambersburg-area properties, or deliver pre-assembled?
Both. Smaller pavilions and pergolas are often pre-cut in our shop and raised in a day on your Chambersburg property. Larger timber frame homes and barns are cut in the shop, trucked in, and raised on-site by our crew.
How far is your shop from Chambersburg?
Our shop is in Loysville, PA — about 45 minutes from Chambersburg via Route 997 or I-81. That's close enough for a site visit before we finalize your plans and for an efficient raise day without added travel cost.