Designing a timberframe pavilion

[Minimus]

I'm building a roundwood timberframe harvest-processing pavilion that will also include a SIP structure for dehydrating. My plan is to use eastern redcedar posts set in-ground for the frame, with helical piles supporting the SIP section. Will screw piles hold up well, or is there a smarter, eco-friendly option?

 

[panelandpropane761]

From experience, when it comes to SIP structures, helical piles do a fantastic job, but for enhanced durability, consider opting for stone or concrete piers. And don't forget, eastern redcedar posts require proper ground treatment to fend off rot.

 

[smallspaceBiglife]

I agree that helical piles are an excellent choice for SIP structures because they cause minimal disruption to the ground and provide great load transfer. If you're looking for eco-friendly options, think about using driven timber piles that are FSC-certified, or concrete-free post footings that utilize a gravel base along with vapor barriers for your cedar posts.

 

[TinsleyJon_90]

From experience, when it comes to SIP structures, helical piles do a fantastic job, but for enhanced durability, consider opting for stone or concrete piers. And don't forget, eastern redcedar posts require proper ground treatment to fend off rot.

Thanks for this. Curious though, for redcedar posts, what kind of ground treatment works best long-term?