DIY Asymmetric A-Frame House Plans: 20x34 Skylights, Bedroom, Bath PDF

DIY asymmetric A-frame house plans for a 20x34 cabin with 45° and 64° roofs, four skylights, a bedroom, a bathroom and a kitchen. A 54-page PDF with step-by-step framing for advanced builders.

- Product: Skarv 20x34 Asymmetric A-Frame Cabin Plan
- Format: Digital PDF download
- Pages: 54
- Paper Size: US Letter
- Units: Imperial (feet, inches, fractions to 1/16"), with metric lengths in the master cut list
- Dimensions: 20' x 34' floor frame (680 sq ft), 20' x 8' front deck (160 sq ft), 15' 10-1/4" to the ridge
- Roof: long 45° roof with four skylights on one side, short 64° roof on the other, off-center ridge
- Roofing: matte black standing-seam metal with deck-mount skylights and flashing kits
- Rooms: great room 19' 1" x 23' 5-3/4" with living, dining and kitchen; bedroom 11' 10-1/2" x 9' 3-3/4"; bathroom 6' 11" x 9' 3-3/4"
- Frame: 18 asymmetric pairs of 2x10 rafters at 24" on center, joined with plywood gussets
- Openings: 6' sliding door and two fixed glass units in the front gable; 36x48 egress casement and 24x36 casement in the back gable
- Foundation: 39 pier block positions on 24" footing pads with three rows of 4x6 beams
- Style: Modern Nordic A-frame with natural cedar vertical siding, black rake boards and black trim
- Skill Level: Advanced
- Build Time: About 25 to 35 full days for a crew of three (shell and deck)
- Includes: floor plan, cross section, elevations, shopping lists, master cut list, cut diagrams, rafter and gusset templates, 20 illustrated steps, 7 renderings
- Best For: Experienced DIY builders who want a one-bedroom A-frame house with more usable floor space and natural light
- Delivery: Instant PDF download after purchase, no physical item shipped

## What's Included in This Asymmetric A-Frame House Plan

This modified A-frame blueprint takes you from the pier blocks to the deck boards. Every part has one Part ID that matches across the shopping list, the master cut list, the cut diagrams, the drawings and the steps.

- Overview and specifications page with all key dimensions
- Floor plan and cross section with key heights
- Tools, fasteners and structural notes
- Shopping lists for lumber, sheets, roofing, openings, hardware and supplies
- Master cut list, sheet parts and gusset layout, and cut diagrams
- Exterior elevations
- Rafter and gusset template for the long and short rafters
- 20 illustrated steps, including the skylight headers, from site layout to the deck boards and step
- Finishing, insulation and interior notes
- 7 renderings of the finished cabin and a material palette

## How the 45° and 64° Roofs Shape the Layout

The Skarv is an A-frame with two different roofs. The long 45° roof on the left holds four skylights, and the short, steep 64° roof on the right gives the kitchen side more wall height. The ridge sits 162-3/4" from the left side, so both gables are off-center triangles.

- Great room: living area at the glass gable, dining under the skylights, kitchen with an island on the steep side
- Bedroom: at the back, with an egress window and a skylight
- Bathroom: at the back, with space for a tub, a double vanity and a WC

Inside, the apex is 13' 2-1/8" above the floor, and a 9' 8-3/16" wide band of the floor has 6' 8" headroom or more. A full-height 2x4 cross partition with two doors separates the great room from the bedroom and bathroom.

## Skylights, Glass Gable and Cedar Siding

The front glass gable has a 6' sliding door and two fixed glass units up to the ridge. Four deck-mount skylights sit between the long rafters, with headers framed in Step 12. Natural cedar vertical siding, black rake boards and trim and a matte black standing-seam roof give the cabin its modern Nordic look, and a 20' x 8' deck runs across the front.

## File Format, Paper Size and Units

The plan is a single PDF file sized for US Letter paper. Print it, or open it on a tablet or laptop on site. All dimensions are in imperial units with fractions to 1/16", and the master cut list also gives each length in millimeters. Drawings are not to scale, so always build from the written dimensions.

## Who This Modified A-Frame Plan Is For

This is an advanced DIY plan. Raising the pairs with 20 ft rafters needs at least three people and scaffolding. Plumbing and electrical work should be done by licensed trades.

The frame is laid out for a ground snow load of up to about 40 psf and moderate wind. Because the roof is asymmetric, the rafter pairs, heel joints, gussets and foundation must be checked by a local engineer, and most building departments ask for poured concrete piers for a year-round home. Getting the plan over the winter leaves time for that review and for ordering the glass and skylights before the spring building season.

## How to Use This PDF Plan

1. Purchase the plan.
2. Download the PDF from the link on the order confirmation page or in your email.
3. Print it on US Letter paper, or open it on your phone, tablet or computer.
4. Check your local codes and have the frame and foundation reviewed by an engineer.
5. Buy the materials from the shopping lists and cut the parts from the master cut list.
6. Build the cabin step by step, from the foundation to the deck.

## Digital Product Note

This is a digital product. No physical item is shipped. The PDF is available to download right after purchase.

## License and Terms of Use

This plan is for personal use. You may build as many cabins as you like for your own use. You may not resell, share or republish the PDF or its drawings, or build cabins from it for sale without written permission from KRMPLANS.

## Frequently Asked Questions

### How do I download the PDF after purchase?

You can download the PDF right after purchase from the link on the order confirmation page and in your confirmation email. Save it to your device so you can print it or open it at any time.

### What is an asymmetric A-frame house?

An asymmetric A-frame house uses two different roof pitches with an off-center ridge instead of two equal slopes. In this plan, a long 45° roof with four skylights meets a short, steep 64° roof.

### Does this asymmetric A-frame house plan have a bedroom and bathroom?

Yes, this asymmetric A-frame house plan has an 11' 10-1/2" x 9' 3-3/4" bedroom and a 6' 11" x 9' 3-3/4" bathroom at the back. The great room in front holds the living, dining and kitchen areas.

### What are the downsides of an A-frame house?

The main downside of an A-frame house is the sloped walls, which limit headroom near the sides. In this plan, a 9' 8-3/16" wide band of the floor has 6' 8" headroom or more.

### Do I need an engineer for this A-frame house plan?

Yes, this A-frame house plan is not an engineered or stamped drawing set, and the asymmetric rafter pairs, heel joints, gussets and foundation must be checked by a local engineer. They will size them for your snow, wind and seismic loads.

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