Build this 16 x 24 Cabin with Loft for under $6,000

Build this 16 x 24 Cabin for under $6,000. This 384 square foot cabin is designed to be easy and inexpensive to build. It has a small entry porch and a high 12/12 roof pitch to fit a loft. The Blue Prints meet most state and local building codes. The Material Take-Off List specifies everything you need to stay on budget. The Instruction Guide has easy-to-follow step-by-step instructions to help you every step of the way. You don’t have to calculate any of the cuts. Step-by-step lumber cut sheets show exactly how to efficiently measure and cut materials without waste.

The cabin has a small entry porch and a high 12/12 roof pitch to fit a loft.

They call it a mansion. This does not meet the definition I am familiar with, but the dictionary says mansion used to mean any dwelling place. So, okay.

Mountain [Mini] Mansion

This charming 384 square foot cabin includes all the features of more expensive styles but is designed for those of us on a budget. With its 12/12-pitch roof, which adds to its character, allowing us the added bonus of a loft. When you walk into the main living area with its vaulted ceilings looking back toward the kitchen with the open loft exposed overhead, you won’t believe that this much area is in such a compact space. Because of its simple design, the MOUNTAIN MANSION is easy to build, expand or add to, making it the perfect choice as a starter home or as a vacation retreat. Need more room at home? Use the MOUNTAIN MANSION in place of costly room additions. When the kids are gone use it as a quest house.

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The Blue Prints meet most state and local building codes.

The Instruction Guide has easy-to-follow step-by-step instructions to help you every step of the way. Illustrated guides make your site preparation, foundation, support, sub-floor and floor joists are explained in normal language.

You don’t have to calculate any of the cuts. Step-by-step lumber cut sheets show exactly how to efficiently measure and cut materials without waste.

The plans include cutting templates to mark the roof materials lumber; no complicated cuts or angles to calculate.

Standard plans use inexpensive siding. For not much more expense, use log siding and add a metal roof.

You can buy just the plans or a package that includes blueprints, a materials list and a step-by-step instruction guide.

Blueprints

Professionally drawn Blueprints are 8.5″ x 11″, legal size. Contact Easy Cabin Plans if you need a larger size.

Complete working blueprints meet the typical building codes. They have everything you need to pull any required local building permits.

Building codes vary from state to state and even county to county. Some areas, like San Francisco and Miami, have very strict building codes. Other areas, like Arkansas, have no building code requirements at all, can you believe it. If you live somewhere with tough requirements, Easy Cabin Plans can work with you to comply with the requirements. The instruction manual points out the stages you may need to stop for inspections.

Blueprints include:

• Full color artist’s rendering
• Floor Plan
• Elevations; front, rear and sides
• Foundation and footers
• Floor joists
• Sub floor
• Walls, window and door cutouts
• Roof rafter and truss layout
• Electrical
• Plumbing
• HVAC
• Porch and optional deck
• Materials Take-Off List
  and More

The plans meet or exceed most local building codes.

Material Take-Off and Construction Cost List

The plans include a material take off list (MTOL), an itemized shopping list with everything you will need. This list includes anything you will need; concrete, framing lumber, roofing, siding, insulation, drywall, trim, windows, doors and hardware along with materials cost.  If you are like us, you may already have a lot of the items already. This list makes it easy to keep your project on budget.

The Materials Take-Off List includes everything, from the first nail, to the number of light bulbs.

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The list includes

• Framing Lumber
• Siding
• Roofing
• Doors
• Windows
• Guttering
• Electrical
• Plumbing
• Insulation
• Interior
• Wall Coverings
• Carpet or Tile
• Cabinets
  and More

Just take a copy to your favorite home supply store and let them do the rest. Also, by submitting to several suppliers will insure that you are getting the best prices. Most home supply or building centers has a contractor dept., which will gladly take your Material Take-Off and calculate the cost for you.

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Instruction Guide

The cabin is designed to be easy for anyone to build. The instructions are detailed enough for even a first-time project.

The instruction guide is easy to read and follow. It is detailed, with photos and illustrations to explain each step if you are new to construction.

At each step, tips and hints written in layman’s terms make it easy for anyone to use. The guide avoids or explains any technical terms.

If you can read a tape measurer then you can build this yourself.

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If you get stuck, you can contact Easy Cabin Plans for additional help. If you call Customer Support, you will talk to a real live person, not an AI system. They promise.

Instructions cover every step, from site prep to completion.

• Site prep
• Sub-floor
• Framing
• Roof
• Windows and doors
• Siding

There are no complicated cuts or angles to calculate. Lumber cut sheets show exactly how to efficiently measure and cut materials without waste. Step-by-step cut sheets cover floor joists, wall studs, window and door headers and every other piece you will need.

You don’t have to calculate any of the cuts. The plans even include cutting templates to mark the lumber for the rafters that frame the roof.

The Material Take-Off List (MTOL) specifies economy siding and roofing to keep the project as inexpensive as possible. Even with low cost windows, shingles and exterior cladding, the cabin is super cute!

You may need some help with some steps. It’s easier if you have someone to help carry, hold one end or lift things up to you. But if you have friends or family, you should be able to complete this house pretty quickly.

I guarantee that with my detailed step by step instruction guide, you and a few friends or family members can build this and have it under roof and dried-in in no time at all.

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You can upgrade to a metal roof and other siding, like this log siding. Add more doors and decks.

This builder also upgraded to larger windows.

The epic deck adds a lot of usable outdoor space.

Easy Cabin Plans has other larger plans available. They can also edit or enlarge plans to suit. Change or move windows or doors, move or remove interior walls. Minor changes are at no charge. They will let you know up front what larger changes will cost, based on how long it will take.