FAQS

The pavilion is extremely sturdy because of its timber-frame structure. The pavilion strength is comparable to a timber-framed barn structure.

Pioneer’s Pride products are designed to be customizable (adding nuances like electricity, fans, windows, etc.) to meet individual needs. Yes, you can add electricity. The kit’s centerridge beam comes pre drilled for electrical and/or a fan. Your complete Pioneer’s Pride mini-barn kit includes: - Pre-cut frame - Pre-cut floor - Metal (29-gauge sheeting) roof – available in a choice of colors: black, red, hunter green and brown - Pre-cut walls However, Pioneer’s Pride offers you the opportunity to purchase any of the components separately to provide flexibility and customization. Your Pioneer’s Pride pavilion does not come with a floor or walls. Both structures can be customized with optional roofs. Pioneer’s Pride offers a canvas roof in a variety of colors that provide additional opportunities for personalization such as team logos or family names. The kits can be further customized to meet your individual needs, for an example, you can purchase only the frame and the floor and create a greenhouse from the mini-barn kit.

With another person’s assistance, the timber-framing portion of the pavilion can be erected in two hours on average and the project can be completed in one day. With two people, the timber-framing portion of the mini-barn can be erected in two hours on average and the project can be completed in less than two days, making it the perfect weekend project.

It is not necessary to treat hemlock wood to withstand the weather, as hemlock wood will weather naturally. However, if you don’t prefer the natural weathered gray color, hemlock can be stained. It entirely depends on the look you wish to achieve. To preserve the original color, a clear stain is recommended. Adding a sealer will enhance the life of the hemlock wood’s appearance. Also, hemlock wood is highly resistance to insects.

It means that your Pioneer’s Pride product will have stability for years to come. Hemlock is a very strong wood, more durable than poplar or white pine.

No, in fact, you can order a kit with pergola boards to achieve an open, airy feeling or you can customize the 1-inch by 8-inch tongue and groove wood sheeting by covering it with roofing material to match your house. You can also put an optional canvas roof, which is offered in a variety of colors.

That depends entirely on your homeowner’s association’s (HOA) bylaws.

Disassembling is as easy as putting it together. The wooden pins that hold the timber frame together can be easily tapped out. For questions or additional info on how to do this, please call 1-800-PIONEER.

It’s not comparable. Hemlock wood is not available at your local DIY stores. It would need to be special ordered at a high cost. Also, the timber frame structure using the mortise and tenon construction technique that makes the structure strong and easy to put together is unique to the market.

You can hang an outdoor fan that can be extended a minimum of 18 inches in order to avoid the blades from hitting the roof pitching. The center ridge beam comes pre-drilled for electrical and/or a fan.

Currently, we do not have options for these types of customizations. However, we are continually developing new options based on the feedback we receive from our customers.

While it is highly unlikely, Pioneer’s Pride would be happy to replace a hemlock timer. We handle these situations on an individual basis. Please call customer service at 1-800-PIONEER if you need a replacement.

If you need an installer, please call Pioneer’s Pride customer service to locate an installer in your area.

Delivery will be scheduled to a truck accessible area at the front of your home.

The wood used in our products is hemlock from trees cultivated in Pennsylvania. The trees are harvested and trucked to a mill in Ohio where they are cut and milled into the lengths needed for our various products.

The pegs are made of oak, and yes, they are included with each product we sell. Oak is a very hard wood capable of handling the stress of holding the joints together.

It’s remarkably easy. Two people can do it in a day, even for our larger products. One person we know built a pavilion with his 11-year old son in a few hours time.

We recommend using a wooden mallet, and we provide one with every product. Wooden mallets were used for centuries in timber framing.

A battery-operated drill and two step ladders are needed for the pavilion and the mini-barn. Besides providing the wooded mallet, we also provide two P2 Phillips head bits and a Torx T20 star bit.

The mailbox post and dog house can be managed by most homeowners. The mini-barn and pavilion weigh 2600 and 1500 pounds respectively, so those products need to be delivered. They will arrive on a flat-bed or tractor-trailer truck. The driver will unload the pallet with a forklift for curbside delivery in your driveway. You will then need to break down the package into manageable pieces and transport them to your assembly area.

Delivery is not included in the price. Shipping rates are as follows: 1. If you live within a 50 mile radius from our headquarters, located in hartville, shipping is $3.50 a mile one way. 2. Delivery for anything from a 51-100 mile radius would be charged the flat rate of $765.00. 3. Delivery for anything greater than a 100 mile radius from our headquarters, please contact us to discuss your shipping options. In any case where shipping cost or delivery requirements are a concern, it is always best to contact us by phone during business hours or by email/contact form. *NOTE* - If you live within a 50 mile radius from our headquarters, please call in to place your order or contact us through our contact form to receive the $3.50 a mile shipping quote. Otherwise flat rate is charged as a standard fee when ordering online.

No. We go to great lengths to make sure you have all the hardware you need for assembly.

The Pioneer’s Pride mini-barn is a high-quality, stronger and more durable structure that uses hemlock wood that will last a lifetime. It is constructed using timber framing with motise and tenon joints with pegs, making it extremely fast to assemble, compared to a typical shed. The timbers are lightweight for easy handling. Hemlock sheeting underneath the roof provides added structural durability. The timbers inside are aesthetically pleasing in comparison to a conventional lumber shed.

Yes! We build custom pavilions in the Northeast Ohio area. Call us to discuss your project!