What is an "A-frame" house? |
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With regard to housing styles, an A-frame structure The A-frame structure is one of the simplest structures to erect, especially in its earliest forms. Earliest A-frames were likely the tepees of nomadic tribes, who migrated across the land following their their food supplies and escaping inclement weather conditions. They needed to be able to build simple dwellings with the local resources, and the A-frame tepee seemed to rise to the top as the design of choice. Over the years and centuries, the A-frame structure was used in countless regions of the world, especially in areas where snowfall is heavy. The steeply sloped roof angles help keep snow from building up on the structure, especially since the eaves nearly reach to the ground. A typical modern A-frame house usually is designed so the main living areas are at ground level, and bedrooms above. Some common components of an A-frame house are: Steep sloping roof, both sides Typically 1 ½ or 2 ½ stories high Often there are large window areas on front and rear. Extended eaves Triangle shaped Living space tends to be small Vertical wall surfaces lacking Front and rear gables A-frame homes are often built as beach or lake houses, due to their simplicity of design and construction. A-frame homes are also often built as hunting or mountain cabins for those reasons, as well as the potential for snowfall in some areas. Trackback(0)
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