House & Timber Plan Co.

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A-Frame House Plans

Classic A-frame cabins with steep rooflines that run nearly to the ground, glass gable ends that frame the view, and lofts overlooking open great rooms.

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A-Frame House Plans

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A-frame house plans are defined by a steep, triangular roofline that runs nearly to the ground, so the roof doubles as the side walls. House & Timber Plan Co.'s A-frame plans pair that classic silhouette with open modern layouts: a glass gable end that frames the view, a double-height great room, and a loft overlooking the living space.

Our A-frame floor plans range from compact cabins of around 800 square feet to roomy retreats up to 2,500 square feet. Typical layouts put the living, dining, and kitchen at the glass end, with bedrooms and bathrooms toward the back and a loft or extra bedroom upstairs. Because the sloped walls reduce headroom along the sides, rooms are arranged to keep the most usable space near the center.

A-frames suit mountain, lakeside, and forest lots, where the tall glass end can face a view and the compact footprint fits wooded or sloped sites. The steep roof sheds rain and snow readily, and the simple shape gives the home its unmistakable cabin character.

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Common Questions

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What is an A-frame house?

An A-frame is a house whose steep roof slopes nearly to the ground on both sides, forming a triangle shaped like the letter A. The roof doubles as the side walls, and the gable ends are often mostly glass, with an open great room and a loft inside.

Are A-frame houses cheaper to build?

They can be. The simple shape reduces the number of walls, corners, and siding compared with a conventional house of the same footprint. On the other hand, the steep roof uses more roofing material, and usable floor area is reduced near the sloped walls. Get bids from local builders to compare costs for your site.

Do A-frame houses handle snow well?

The steep roof sheds snow readily, which is one reason A-frames are popular in mountain areas. Snow load requirements vary by location, so have your builder or a local engineer confirm the roof framing for your site.

How big can an A-frame house be?

Our A-frame plans range from about 800 to 2,500 square feet. A loft or second-floor bedroom adds living space without enlarging the footprint.