Custom Pavilions in NJ — Crafted by Homestead Structures
Solid-roof outdoor rooms. Full rain protection. Built one at a time.
Four pavilion lines from Homestead Structures — Lancaster County craftsmen who build each pavilion the same way they'd build a porch addition. On display and ready to spec at our Clarksburg showroom.
Pavilion Lines
Sized to Your Patio
Vinyl
Material Options
in PA
Lancaster County
A Pavilion Is a Roof Over the Patio
Pergolas filter sun. Pavilions stop rain. The difference is the roof — pavilions get a full pitched roof framed and shingled like a small house, which means you can put a TV under one, or a fireplace, or an outdoor kitchen, without worrying about weather.
Homestead builds each pavilion one at a time in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, with the same lumber and the same joinery you'd want on a porch addition. They size to your patio, not to a kit. Four standard lines — Vintage, Belmar, Timber Frame, and Custom — plus an Attached configuration to anchor any of the four against your house.
We coordinate the install in NJ — foundation prep, anchor brackets, electrical roughing if you're adding a kitchen or fireplace. Stop in to see a couple on display, or send us a sketch of your patio and we'll spec the right one.
Four Pavilion Lines + Attached Configuration
From the 2023 Homestead brochure. Four standard lines — Vintage, Belmar, Timber Frame, Custom — plus an Attached configuration that anchors any of the four against your house.
Vintage
Round vinyl columns with arched beam trim, architectural shingle roof, vinyl ceiling. Reads as a finished residential structure rather than a yard accessory — works in front-yard, side-yard, and pool settings equally well.
Standard Features
- 8″ round vinyl columns with solid wood post inside
- Arched Mira-tec beam trim
- Vinyl ceiling, 8″ roof overhang
- 30-year architectural shingles standard
- Mounting brackets for concrete or deck
Options
Common sizes: 12×16, 12×36, 15×36 — custom dimensions on request.
Ask about VintageBelmar
Pavilion with a partial-enclosure rear wall — vinyl siding outside, pine T&G inside. Gives you a finished back wall to mount a TV, a fireplace, or built-in storage without losing the open-air feel on the front. Bridge between Vintage and a small pool house.
Standard Features
- Round vinyl columns on three sides; partial-enclosure back wall
- Vinyl siding exterior; pine T&G interior on enclosed wall
- Architectural shingle roof, vinyl ceiling
- Mounting brackets for concrete or deck
Options
Common sizes: 12×15, 16×16, 18×18 — custom dimensions on request.
Ask about Belmar
Timber Frame
Real post-and-beam construction in air-dried Eastern White Pine. Heavy 8″×8″ posts and exposed roof trusses give it the rustic-substantial look that works next to a stone fireplace or a mountainside-style home.
Standard Features
- 8″×8″ air-dried Eastern White Pine posts
- 8″×10″ beams; collar ties on 16′+ spans
- 4″×12″ ridge pole, 2″×8″ pine T&C roof decking
- Two roof trusses standard, exposed
- Tar paper + 30-year architectural shingles
Options
Common sizes: 10×12, 12×20, 20×32 — custom dimensions on request.
Ask about Timber Frame
Attached Pavilions
Any of the four lines can be configured as an attached pavilion — anchored to your house instead of standing free in the yard. Common shapes include open A-Frame, hip roof, and reverse gable. The home becomes the back wall; the pavilion extends out from the patio door, the kitchen, or a covered side entry.
When this is the right choice: you want the pavilion to read as part of the house, you have a flat exterior wall to anchor against, or you want covered access between the house and the pool.
Ask about Attached
Custom
Fully bespoke design and build. Curved roofs, full outdoor kitchens, cathedral interiors with cedar T&C, integrated stone, cupolas with weather vanes — whatever the design calls for. Start with a sketch (or our drawings) and we work it from there.
What "Custom" Can Include
- Curved or barrel-vault roofs
- Cedar cathedral ceilings, exposed structure
- Full outdoor kitchens with granite, stainless appliances
- Stone walls, footers, and integrated fireplaces
- Cupolas with weather vanes; standing seam metal in custom colors
- Ceiling fans, custom lighting packages, electrical sub-panel
Sizes shown: 18×18 with full kitchen, 20×20 with cupola — though Custom isn't bound to standard dimensions.
Ask about CustomMaterials, Finishes & Build Process
Pavilions are built in Lancaster County and trucked to NJ. Here's what's standard, what's optional, and how the build runs.
Stains (Wood)
- Clear sealer
- Fir pine
- Redwood
- Cedar
- Bark mulch
- Mushroom
- Mahogany
Or unstained — lets the wood weather to silver-gray over a couple of years.
Architectural Shingles
- Dual black
- Dual gray
- Dual brown
- Earthtone cedar
- Harvard slate
- Weatherwood
- Driftwood
- Charcoal gray
30-year architectural standard on every pavilion.
Metal Roofs (Optional)
- Black
- Bright red
- Dark bronze
- Charcoal
- Gallery blue
- Copper penny
Standard or standing-seam profile available.
How the Build Runs
1. Plan + spec
You sit down with us in the Clarksburg showroom — bring a photo of the patio and rough dimensions, leave with a quote and a build sheet. Custom designs add a sketch round.
2. Build in PA
Standard sizes are pre-fab in Lancaster County and trucked over. Large sizes ship as wall and roof panels and assemble on site over 3–7 days with a crew of 3–4.
3. Set on your pad or deck
Mounting brackets anchor to a poured concrete pad or wood deck. We coordinate the pad pour if you don't already have one.
Permits & siting in NJ
Most NJ townships require a building permit for pavilions, especially anything with electrical, plumbing, or a fireplace. Setback rules vary block to block. We assemble the documentation your township will ask for — structural plans, anchor specs, foundation details — and walk you through what gets reviewed.
Why Homestead
A pavilion is a permanent structure. Treat it like one.
Custom-Sized
Sized to your patio, not rounded down to a standard kit. Standard sizes are starting points, not the catalog.
Real Construction
Solid posts. Real beams. Tar paper and 30-year shingles. Built to the same spec as a small porch addition.
Made in PA
Multi-generational Amish craftsmen in Lancaster County. Materials and labor stay regional.
Local Team — Seasonal World
One local team to walk you through specs, options, and ordering. Ask us how install and service look for your project.
Also from Homestead Structures
Homestead also crafts custom Pergolas (open or louvered roofs — sun filtering and architecture, not full rain protection) and custom Pool Houses (insulated outbuildings with siding, electrical, plumbing, and finished interiors).
Pavilion FAQ
Common questions on roof options, integration, and lead time.
What's the difference between a pavilion and a pergola?
Architectural shingles or metal roof?
Can I add an outdoor kitchen, fireplace, or ceiling fan?
How long does it take from order to install?
Can you install it for me?
Ask About Homestead Pavilions
Send us a quick note and we'll respond within one business day. Patio sketches and yard photos welcome.