A true A-frame just isn't as attractive to my eye as a more traditional looking cabin. I've seen a few around here though. (Colorado in the rocky mountains)
I still have 120 days to finish the design, and I may yet try and hire someone locally if I'm not happy with the regular 2 story.
If I...
YS, Thank you for your considerate reply.
In all likelyhood I'll end up building a traditional 2 story with a loft since this idea is just a little too much outside the norm. The traditional way will be easier and cheaper as well as not require any funky analysis.
What I hoped and still...
A picture is worth...
http://users.adelphia.net/~dberry42/cabin.pdf
that's the cross section of what I'm trying to do. Your assumptions are right on the money. It's 24' x 36' with studs, joists and rafters all on 24" centers.
From bottom to top is workshop, living and then 2 bedrooms in the...
I'm looking at APAW485.pdf (Rigid frame roof structures). The pitch of these is 5/12. Does anyone have a link to these types of structures with a 20/12 pitch? I'm trying to span 24'. Essentially it's an A-frame with 4' kneewalls and I'm trying to find some information on how large the...
