DIY Double A-Frame House Plans: 34x38 Cross Gable, Bedroom, Bath PDF

DIY double A-frame house plans for a 34x38 cross-gable cabin: two A-frames cross over a vaulted dining area, with a bedroom, bathroom, kitchen and U-shaped deck. 59-page PDF.

- Product: Kryss Cross A-Frame Cabin Plan
- Format: Digital PDF download
- Pages: 59
- Paper Size: US Letter
- Units: Imperial (feet, inches, fractions to 1/16"), with metric lengths in the master cut list
- Dimensions: 34' x 38' cross-shaped footprint, 972 sq ft floor area, 16' 11-1/4" to the ridge
- Wings: main A-frame 18' x 34' front to back, cross A-frame 18' x 38' left to right
- Deck: 464 sq ft U-shaped deck, 8' deep across the front and filling both front inside corners
- Rooms: living room, dining area under the vault, kitchen, bedroom, bathroom
- Roof: two 58° A-frame roofs, matte black standing-seam metal with W-valley pans and a 4-way ridge cap
- Frame: 22 pairs of 2x10 rafters, 4 valley rafters, a 6x6 center hub and 32 jack rafters
- Openings: 6' sliding door and two fixed glass units in the front gable, three 36x48 casement windows
- Foundation: 51 concrete pier blocks on 24" footing pads with 4x6 beams
- Style: Modern A-frame with charcoal panel siding, cedar rake boards and black trim
- Skill Level: Advanced
- Build Time: About 35 to 50 full days for a crew of three (shell and deck)
- Includes: floor plan, cross section, elevations, shopping lists, master cut list, cut diagrams, rafter, gusset, valley, hub and jack templates, 21 illustrated steps, 7 renderings
- Best For: Experienced DIY builders who want a one-bedroom A-frame house with more room than a single A-frame
- Delivery: Instant PDF download after purchase, no physical item shipped

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

This cross-gable 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, plus a valley, hub and jack template
- 21 illustrated steps, from site layout to the deck boards and step
- Finishing, insulation and interior notes
- 7 renderings of the finished cabin and a material palette

## Cross-Gable A-Frame Layout: Two Wings, Five Rooms

Two identical 58° A-frames cross at right angles. The main A-frame runs front to back with the glass gable at the front, and the cross A-frame runs left to right. Where they meet, four valley rafters rise to a center hub and form a timber groin vault over the dining area.

- Living room: front wing, facing the glass gable
- Dining: under the vault at the crossing
- Kitchen: back wing, with room for an island
- Bedroom: left arm, with an egress window
- Bathroom: right arm, with space for a tub and vanity

Inside, every wing rises 14' 0-3/4" to the underside of the ridge, and a 9' 2-7/8" wide band of each wing has 6' 8" headroom or more. Two full-height 2x4 partitions close the bedroom and bathroom arms.

## Glass Gable, Standing-Seam Roof and U-Shaped Deck

The front glass gable has a 6' sliding door and two mirror-image fixed glass units up to the ridge. The roof is 1/2" plywood, synthetic underlayment and matte black standing-seam metal, with W-valley pans in the four valleys and a 4-way ridge cap at the center. The 464 sq ft U-shaped deck runs 8' deep across the front and fills both front inside corners.

## 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 Cross A-Frame House Plan Is For

This is an advanced DIY plan. The valley and jack framing needs careful layout, and raising the pairs takes 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. The valleys, the center hub and the foundation must be checked and sized by a local engineer before you order lumber. Getting the plan over the winter leaves time for that review and for ordering the custom glass 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 valleys, hub 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 a double A-frame house?

A double A-frame house joins two A-frame structures into one home. In this plan, two identical 58° A-frames cross at right angles to form a cross-shaped 972 sq ft cabin.

### How many bedrooms does this double A-frame house plan have?

This double A-frame house plan has one bedroom and one bathroom, each in its own side arm. The front and back wings hold the living room and the kitchen, with the dining area under the vault.

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

The main disadvantage of an A-frame house is the sloped walls, which reduce headroom near the sides. In this plan, a 9' 2-7/8" wide band of each wing 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 valleys, the center hub and the foundation must be checked by a local engineer. They will size them for your snow, wind and seismic loads.

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