{"product_id":"diy-gambrel-barn-plans-20x36-pavilion-with-breezeway-2-rooms-pdf","title":"DIY Gambrel Barn Plans: 20x36 Pavilion with Breezeway, 2 Rooms, PDF","description":"\u003cp\u003eDIY gambrel barn plans for a 20x36 barn pavilion with two rooms and an open timber breezeway. PDF blueprint with cut lists and 16 illustrated steps.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Product: Blackwood Gambrel Barn Pavilion 20' x 36' building plan\u003cbr\u003e- Format: Digital PDF download\u003cbr\u003e- Pages: 39\u003cbr\u003e- Paper Size: US Letter\u003cbr\u003e- Units: Imperial (feet-inches, 1\/16\" precision); cut list also shows mm\u003cbr\u003e- Dimensions: 20' x 36' footprint, 720 sq ft under roof, about 18' 9\" tall\u003cbr\u003e- Layout: Garden lounge room + 16' open breezeway + summer kitchen room\u003cbr\u003e- Style: Black board-and-batten gambrel barn with metal roof and cedar-tone timbers\u003cbr\u003e- Skill Level: Intermediate to Advanced\u003cbr\u003e- Includes: Floor plan, elevations, truss templates, wall framing, shopping list, master cut list, cut diagrams, 16 steps, 7 renderings\u003cbr\u003e- Best For: DIY builders who want a backyard barn pavilion with two rooms and covered outdoor space\u003cbr\u003e- Delivery: Instant PDF download after purchase, no physical item shipped\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e## What's Included in This Gambrel Barn Pavilion Plan\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis 20x36 gambrel barn is a dogtrot-style building: two enclosed rooms sit at each end and an open timber breezeway runs front to back between them. Room A is a garden lounge, Room B is a summer kitchen, and the breezeway is a covered pavilion framed with 6x6 posts, built-up beams and knee braces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe plan covers the whole build, from the slab to the trim:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Floor plan with anchor bolt and post base layout\u003cbr\u003e- Front and gable-end elevations with all key heights\u003cbr\u003e- Section and gambrel truss elevation\u003cbr\u003e- Cutting templates for truss parts, knee braces and plywood gussets\u003cbr\u003e- Wall framing drawings for the end, side and breezeway walls\u003cbr\u003e- Shopping list grouped by material, with an estimated material budget\u003cbr\u003e- Master cut list with part IDs and cut diagrams\u003cbr\u003e- 16 illustrated step-by-step pages, from site layout to fascia and casings\u003cbr\u003e- Finishing and care notes, plus 7 finished renderings\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e## Simple Gambrel Roof Trusses\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe gambrel roof is built on a half circle, so every truss arm is the same 2x6 cut at 22.5 degrees on both ends. You set one stop block on the miter saw and cut all 76 rafters in a single session. The lower slopes rise at 67.5 degrees and the upper slopes at 22.5 degrees, carried by 19 site-built trusses at 24\" on center.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e## File Format, Paper Size and Units\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe plan is a 39-page PDF sized for US Letter paper. All dimensions are imperial, in inches and feet-inches to 1\/16\", measured from the top of the slab. Part IDs on the cut list match every drawing and step page.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e## Who This Barn Pavilion Plan Is For\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis barn pavilion plan suits intermediate to advanced DIY builders working with 2 to 3 people. Expect about 8 to 10 weekends of work after the slab cures. The building is larger than most permit-exempt sheds, so plan for a permit and a local review for snow, wind and frost conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e## How to Use Your PDF Plan\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1. Complete your purchase on the KRMPLANS store.\u003cbr\u003e2. Download the PDF from the link on the confirmation page or in your email.\u003cbr\u003e3. Print it on US Letter paper or open it on a tablet or computer.\u003cbr\u003e4. Follow the shopping list, cut list and 16 steps to build your barn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e## Digital Product Notice\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a digital download. No physical item is shipped. The PDF is available to download right after purchase.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e## Terms of Use\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis plan is for personal use only. You may build the structure for yourself, but sharing, reselling or redistributing the PDF file is not allowed. The plan is a design guide, not a stamped engineering document, so check your local building codes before you build.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e## Frequently Asked Questions\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e### How much does it cost to build a 20x36 gambrel barn pavilion?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe plan estimates materials for this 20x36 gambrel barn pavilion at about $21,500 to $26,500 at typical US big-box prices. Tax, delivery and regional price changes are not included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e### What is the best angle for a gambrel roof?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn this gambrel roof plan every truss arm is cut at 22.5 degrees, which gives lower slopes of 67.5 degrees (about 29\/12) and upper slopes of 22.5 degrees (about 5\/12). Using one angle keeps all 76 rafters identical.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e### Is this barn with breezeway plan good for beginners?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis barn with breezeway plan is rated intermediate to advanced. It includes a concrete slab, site-built trusses and a metal roof, so some framing experience and 2 to 3 helpers are recommended.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e### What are the downsides of a gambrel roof?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA gambrel roof has more joints and a steep lower slope, which means more cutting and careful truss assembly. This plan reduces that work by using one identical rafter part and full-size truss templates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e### How do I download the PDF after purchase?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can download the PDF right after purchase from the link on the order confirmation page or in your confirmation email. No physical item is shipped.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e## More Building Plans from KRMPLANS\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrowse the KRMPLANS store for more DIY building plans, including cabins, coops and backyard structures. If you have a question about this gambrel barn plan, send us a message and we will be happy to help.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"KRMPLANS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":68120835162416,"sku":null,"price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1003\/0638\/7248\/files\/Firefly-2026-10-09T030605.341.png?v=1792345941","url":"https:\/\/krmplans.com\/products\/diy-gambrel-barn-plans-20x36-pavilion-with-breezeway-2-rooms-pdf","provider":"KRMPLANS","version":"1.0","type":"link"}