Why should you choose an A frame house plan for your winter cabin

When choosing an A frame house plan, think about where you are building it. Are you building in rural Maine? Are you looking for a Rocky Mountain retreat? A frame house plans are have the characteristic high pitch roof. The roof sometimes extends all the way to the ground, with the roof making up the sides of the house. Why choose this home plan for your winter home?

First, the steep roof of the A frame house plan makes it perfect for areas of heavy snow. There is no place for the snow to build up and no way for the wind to cause snowdrifts to collect on one area of the roof. This home plan keeps the stress of unnecessary weight off of the roof.

The second story of an A frame house plan is usually a loft. This makes a great cabin, giving most of the area to living space and cozy bedrooms. The angles in the house give a lot of "dead" space, which would be undesirable for most people for full time use, but give character to a vacation homes.