There is something about a-frame cabins that immediately entices us. They easily catch our attention and seem to have a way of filling us with warm feelings of togetherness and good times. If you have experienced any amount of time in an a-frame cabin, then these feelings are usually magnified!
Not only are a-frame cabins fascinating, romantic and fun all at the same time, but they are also relatively cheap and easy to build. Many are enticed by the home kit offers that can be found all over the internet. The idea of buying a kit online and building your a-frame cabin can be enticing. However, many are scared and overwhelmed by the idea once they start to actually consider it.
Are home cabin kits really what they say they are? Are they worth investing in? Do they really work? This article will strive to answer these questions while going over the pros and cons of a-frame cabin kits.
The Positive Side of A-frame Cabin Kits
We are advocates of cabin kits and while we want to offer a balanced view we will start with the positive reasons for purchasing a-frame cabin kits.
A-frame cabin kits are quite a bit less expensive than ones built from scratch. In fact, they are even quite a bit cheaper than most modular homes on the market. Most kits out there, both big and small, run between $10 & $20 a square foot. Although there will be other expenses to tack on.
Another positive thing to be said is that you can choose just how involved you want to be. With a cabin kit, you can easily choose to be completely involved. You may decide to take a summer off, a long vacation or a sabbatical year in order to direct the process. That would be much harder to do if you hire a contractor to build your home from scratch.
Last but not least, a cabin kit is much quicker to put up than regular building methods.
The Not So Positive Side of A-frame Cabin Kits
It wouldn’t be realistic to claim that there were no downsides to using a cabin kit over a traditional building method. So, here we will mention things to be wary of.
The most commented-on negative feeling about a-frame house kits is that you need not only to read the fine print but to really understand it. For example, you may see the term “Full Kit” and assume that it includes materials for the foundation. While it generally would, it doesn’t necessarily. The same principle goes for all of the materials, only reading the fine print will you know what you are really getting.
Another thing to consider is your level of experience. For example, ow capable are you when it comes to things like electricity and plumbing? Local laws may also dictate that certain jobs must be done by licensed professionals. So make sure you do your homework in order to count the cost without any surprises.
Happy Building!
We hope this article has answered the question of whether or not a-frame cabin kits are worth it. We wish you a great experience and we are sure that your rustic home will bring you years of satisfaction!