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400+

houses sold

25+

countries served

35+

global partners

International

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Trio Series

5 Standard A-frame models available

65.7 - 140.9 m²9*9*9 M2

Starting price 21 300

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Duo Series

4 Standard A-frame models available

30.8 - 67.6 m²5.7*5.7*5.7 M1+loft

Starting price 9 950

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Solo + Series

3 Standard A-frame models available

17.1 - 38.4 m²4.5*4.5*4.5 M1+loft

Starting price 5 300

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Testimonials

The house of Colm

I honestly couldn’t be happier with the whole experience with Avrame. From start to finish, the team were professional, friendly, and really easy to work with. They kept me updated every step of the way, and nothing was ever too much trouble.

The quality of the build is excellent, and the attention to detail really shows in the finished home. Everything was done on time, and the process felt smooth and stress-free.

I’d happily recommend Avrame. I love the house and it’s a very happy home.

Colm, owner of Trio 100 in Ireland

The house of Kevin

Prior to choosing Avrame we had worked with many home kit builders with varied experiences. It was clear from the outset that Avrame were different, the attention to detail and quality was next level. If you are looking for a seasoned and skilled company focused on honesty, integrity, fantastic communication, extreme attention to detail and quality then Avrame fit the bill.
From the initial website enquiry through design, production, delivery and construction Avrame were easy to work and communicate with. I am grateful to the team at Avrame, Particularly Hendrik, Joonas and Indrek whom I worked with closely on our project, we are absolutely delighted with the finished Lodges. Avrame take immense pride in both the work they do and the service they offer and it was a pleasure to work with them to explore creative solutions to our particular needs.
I was fortunate enough to be on holiday nearby Avrame’s offices and took the time to visit them, meet the team and spend a little time with Hendrik and Indrek and this only reinforced my beliefs in their product and the attention to detail they pride themselves in. I left Tartu knowing we had made the right decision.
As a charity it is vitally important that we get value for money and that the costs are precisely controlled, we got everything we asked for, at the price quoted with no hidden extras. A great company which I have no hesitation in recommending. The finished Lodges are fantastic and even better than we could have imagined.

Kevin, owner of Trio 120 in United Kingdom

The house of Fabian

For me, it was the first house I ever built. I am happy that I came across Avrame here, because the concept is really terrific. I wouldn’t have had the chance to plan such a house myself as a beginner, but I had been nurturing the dream of building such a house for a long time. The planning was super quick and easy. And let’s be honest, the price for this kit is really unbeatable. The construction of the basic structure requires some skill and there are also places where it sometimes tweaks a bit, but all in all it worked very well and the house turned out so great. The customer service provided by Priit is very quick and courteous. I would recommend Avrame to anyone who wants to build their first own house quickly and easily.

And as I see Avrame is also always trying to improve and create new opportunities. The upgrades created by them to the kit almost tempt me to build another house.

Fabian, owner of Trio 75 in Sweden

The house of Rob and Katie

We purchased a Trio120 kit home from Avrame in 2021 because lumber and steel were quite expensive and windows were impossible to find. The kit surpassed our expectations in price and quality and it was significantly easier for us to work with as a 1-2 person team with little to no formal construction experience (except a basement and bathroom reno). We got our delivery right on time and began building at the beginning of 2022. We expect that by the time we move in, in a few months, it will have taken us exactly a year and a half to build without a crew. We hired out solar, plumbing, electrical and HVAC and a few days of work with a buddy here and there. The rest was all us (typically one person working on the house 5 days a week because the other would have to be with our young children)! This opportunity was exactly what we needed in order to be able to achieve our goals of having an off-grid homestead and a place for our children to grow up away from the hustle and bustle of the city. You can do it too!!

Thank you Avrame

Rob and Katie, owner of Trio 120 in Canada

The house of Chris

Personally, I cannot recommend the Avrame Trio enough. I brought an Avrame trio 120 and the building material had to sit in a container for a year as I had to adjust for some council regulations. Throughout this time there were some big storms as well as some hot high temperatures, and once it came time to build the Avrame all the building material was still immaculate. The house was really fun to build and we had the chance to customize it to our needs, something which in Australia would normally cost an excessive amount. It is a beautiful, big two-story home. The glass facade is way better in person than in pictures, and I thought it looked impressive in pictures, to begin with. All the team at Avrame is super helpful. They would reply to my emails within that day regardless of being in different time zones. All up I had a few friends spend similar money to buy a standardized home package in Australia at the same time that I decided to buy the Avrame, and the finished products are incomparable, the Avrame trio is completely in another league and anyone who visits the home in person is always left speechless.

Thanks again for the magnificent product and the ongoing support throughout my building process

Chris, owner of Trio 120 in Australia

The house of Roger & Ivi

When we decided to build a house we were not living in the country where we wanted to build. Without all the help we got from Avrame, we probably wouldn’t have gotten off to as good a start as we got. Their team was responsible for most of what we needed to get everything in place. The only problem we had during construction was Covid-19. We couldn’t travel as often as we wanted. We decided to build everything inside ourselves and now only a little remains to do inside. When difficulties have arisen, we have always received help from Avrame.

Thank you!

Roger & Ivi, owner of Trio 75 in Estonia

The house of Casey

Avrame has been a pleasure to deal with. All my contractors and myself are pleasantly surprised to see much better quality products than from local suppliers. If purchased locally I would have paid more money for a substandard product. Because it’s a kit and I ordered everything from Avarme, I didn’t have to order and wait for products locally. Everything was shipped and available at one time.

Priit went above and beyond in customer service, always willing to help during and after the build.

Regards.

Casey, owner of Trio 100 in Canada

The house of Petya

At first, it was just an almost unrealistic dream. Build my little wooden A-frame alone, and full of charm.

Today this dream has become a reality thanks to AVRAME.

I cannot thank AVRAME and Priit enough, my AVRAME adviser, for their support and advice throughout the construction. Indeed, beyond the materials which are of excellent quality, I very much appreciated Priit’s support and availability. None of my questions, however numerous, remained unanswered. At the slightest difficulty, Priit was there.

I strongly recommend AVRAME, of professionalism, which I do not regret having trusted them for a second.

Living in an AVRAME house means living in a place that is solid, warm, pleasant, charming… Happiness is here.

Thank you AVRAME!

Thousands of thanks Priit!

Petya, owner of Duo 100 in France

The house of Colm

Avrame has been fantastic to work with. Building a home can be a daunting process but Avrame has helped make the experience an enjoyable one. From start to finish they provide a home-building experience with honesty, integrity and professionalism. Hendrik and the team have always been available to assist in any way they can and the building materials are top quality.

I would highly recommend.

Thanks.

Colm, owner of Trio 100 in Ireland

The house of Joost

Couple of key words for you:

Working with Avrame: Fair, reliable, reasonable, honest, proactive, persistent.

House: Special, natural, cozy, beautiful.

🙂

Joost, owner of Trio 175 in Netherlands

The house of Lenny & Coleen

Lenny and I have been happy to have found Avrame for many different reasons; the main ones being the excellent customer service and the quality of the product. While the whole process had it’s challenges (as building a home is wont to do), all glitches were dealt with quickly and with a willingness to come up with a solution, even if the issue was brand new to all of us. As for the material, we were astounded at the quality of the lumber, windows, doors, hardware… everything! It might be possible to source some of the same quality building material here, but it would be from a specialty supplier and would be far more costly than it was through Avrame. We are most satisfied with our decision to do business with you!

Thanks and have a very Merry Christmas!

Lenny & Coleen, owner of Trio 130 in Canada

The house of Valentin

I am a DIY person and I have always dreamed of building my own house. Avrame is probably the best choice for self-building. I’m very happy with my choice. My choice was a TRIO75 as this was the biggest TRIO I am allowed to build on my own in my country. The entire process of customisation and order was simple, easy and very transparent. The building plans were very clear and easy to understand, but I recommend learning them very carefully before the kit arrives and you start assembly to save time on site. Thinking, measuring and cutting is the biggest time waster when building, but with the Avrame kit it is done already. The plans are so clear that even if you hire a contractor I can see how the clear plans could minimize errors. The quality of the materials and precision of cuts was very impressive. We assembled everything with two people only and with no real delays. We had only one issue, the amount of external cladding initially sent was wrong, but Avrame corrected it quickly with a second delivery and it didn’t cause us any delays in the construction.

Awesome products, by an awesome company.

Valentin, owner of Trio 82 in Bulgaria

The house of Jeff and Amanada

Having embarked on the ambitious journey of building our first home, we were fortunate to partner with Avrame. From the very outset, their product exceeded our wildest expectations in terms of quality, earning a resounding 10 out of 10 in our books.
Avrame’s unwavering commitment to our project was evident from day one. They guided us through the intricate design process with expertise and patience, ensuring every detail aligned with our vision. What truly set them apart was their willingness to go above and beyond, leaving no stone unturned to guarantee our utmost satisfaction.
Since the completion of our home, the accolades have been pouring in. We consistently receive compliments on the layout and design, a testament to Avrame’s exceptional craftsmanship and attention to detail.
We are immensely grateful to the entire team at Avrame for turning our dream into a reality. Their dedication, professionalism, and passion for their craft made this journey an unforgettable one.

Thank you, Avrame, for helping us create a home that not only surpassed our expectations but also captures the admiration of all who set foot inside.

Jeff and Amanada, owner of Trio 132 in Canada

The house of Kristy

When we decided to build a new home instead of buying an existing one, we were quickly overwhelmed with different options for which way we could go. When we found Avrame we knew that they were the perfect company for us to work with! The team was incredibly helpful, and they were easily able to turn our designs and ideas into the perfect home. The materials are gorgeous, and our builders really enjoyed the assembly process. We were also able to create a beautiful home for far less money than buying local supplies would have cost us.

We plan to build another one in the future, and cannot imagine going any other route than an Avrame kit!

Kristy, owner of Duo 120 in Canada

The house of Lucile

We’re in France and are having an Avrame house built. We’re very pleased with the solidity of the Kit and the support provided by Maxime Buyakofv. Thanks to him, our building project has become a reality! And even today, his support and technical assistance in completing the construction are really important.

So thank you Avrame for helping us realize our dream home!

Lucile, owner of Trio 100 in France

The house of Aurore and Anaël

In three words: Thank you Avrame!

You have the opportunity to make your dream of A house come true.
Thanks to whom? Thanks to an ever more attentive and professional team.
Thanks to what ? High quality products and good engineering that ensure the longevity of the house.
Trust Avrame and do not hesitate to join the community!

Aurore and Anaël, owner of Trio 120 + Duo 57 in France

The house of Craig & Liz

Over the past two years, our journey as rookies in building an Avrame A-frame house in Ontario has been incredibly rewarding. Diving into this project with enthusiasm, we navigated the learning curve with excitement and determination. From the initial planning stages to selecting materials, every step was a new adventure. The Avrame design provided a unique and modern take on the classic A-frame structure, offering us both aesthetic appeal and functional efficiency. Despite our inexperience, the support from the Avrame community and the clear, detailed instructions empowered us to tackle challenges head-on, turning what initially seemed like daunting tasks into manageable milestones.

As we look back, the process has not only honed our skills but also deepened our appreciation for sustainable and efficient living. Building in Ontario presented its own set of challenges, especially with the diverse weather conditions, but the A-frame’s design proved resilient and adaptable. The house now stands as a testament to our hard work and perseverance, embodying a perfect blend of rustic charm and modern living. This experience has taught us invaluable lessons about construction, patience, and the joy of creating something truly our own.

Craig & Liz, owner of Trio 120 in Canada

3 Series Ranging From Spacious Luxury To Cozy Tiny Homes

TRIO: Spacious A-frame house for a larger family

The TRIO models are larger A-frame houses with two full-height floors. If you appreciate the beauty and coziness of A-frame houses, but want a larger home with greater spaces, TRIO homes give you exactly that. Full-height floors create bright, comfortable living spaces with the distinct A-frame silhouette. You get the charm of a cabin with the spaciousness of a modern house.

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Trio 150

Starting Price

42 350 €

140.9
3 bedrooms
2 floors
2 bathrooms
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Trio 120

Starting Price

34 050 €

118.7
3 bedrooms
2 floors
2 bathrooms
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Trio 100

Starting Price

28 700 €

101.9
3 bedrooms
2 floors
1 bathrooms
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Trio 75

Starting Price

25 350 €

77.6
2 bedrooms
2 floors
1 bathrooms
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Trio 57

Starting Price

21 300 €

65.7
2 bedrooms
2 floors
1 bathrooms

DUO: Efficient A-frame house for a small family

The DUO models are classic A-frame houses designed for efficiency. Their small size reduces energy use and building complexity while keeping the striking A-frame silhouette and a surprising amount of storage space. DUO models are a natural choice for vacation homes, rental cabins, or anyone looking for a more sustainable way of living. A timeless A-frame design that distills what matters most.

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Duo 120

Starting Price

17 950 €

67.6
2 bedrooms
1 + loft floors
1 bathrooms
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Duo 100

Starting Price

15 550 €

54.4
2 bedrooms
1 + loft floors
1 bathrooms
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Duo 75

Starting Price

11 350 €

39.8
1 bedrooms
1 + loft floors
1 bathrooms
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Duo 57

Starting Price

9 950 €

30.8
1 bedrooms
1 + loft floors
1 bathrooms

SOLO+: A-frame tiny houses

The SOLO+ models are minimalist A-frame tiny houses designed to be easy to build. Their small footprint makes them ideal as backyard cabins, hobby spaces, or small vacation rental cabins. SOLO+ models are available as full kits, but DIY builders can also get just the detailed building plans and step-by-step instructions. A tiny A-frame that turns a small project into a beautiful space.

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Solo+ 100

Starting Price

9 950 €

38.4
1 bedrooms
1 + loft floors
1 bathrooms
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Solo+ 75

Starting Price

7 950 €

33.9
1 bedrooms
1 + loft floors
1 bathrooms
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Solo+ 42

Starting Price

5 300 €

17.1
1 bedrooms
1 + loft floors
1 bathrooms

Move Into Your Dream House In 5 Steps

A customized house without the cost, complexity, or uncertainty

Do as much or as little of the building project yourself as you like. The main steps remain the same whether you do it all yourself or hire a construction crew to do the work for you.
Getting the full house kit delivered to you removes many of the issues most house projects have, no matter how much of the building you do yourself.

1. Pick your house model

Pick from a range of houses to fit your family today and for years to come.

2. Customize the floorplan and materials

Need more bedrooms or a larger living room? Want different materials or finishes? We'll create your dream home together.

3. Get your house delivered ready for assembly

We’ll get all the pieces ready and ship them straight to your property. You don’t pay for extra material or need to worry about having forgotten something that breaks your budget later. The materials are the highest quality anywhere in the world and come with warranties of up to 50 years.

4. See your house come together

Because your house is delivered in ready pieces, assembly is far easier and faster than usual. At best, the entire assembly of smaller houses is completed in only 6 weeks.

5. Enjoy a house that saves money

Your house should work for you, rather than force you to work for it. Avrame houses are not only cheaper to build than typical houses, but also incredibly energy efficient and require minimal maintenance. Compared to many other houses, the total savings can be 200 000 €

FREE: The Smart Path To A Custom Home - In Your Country

A practical guide to planning, permitting, and building your own custom home

Much of the process remains the same no matter where you live. But some parts are different depending on where you’re building. So, you get country-specific guidelines for many countries in the guide.Some of the things you’ll learn:



  • How you can make building a custom home easier
  • What common issues often cause delays and cost overruns — and how you can avoid them
  • How to navigate permits and approvals in your country
  • Where you can save money — and what you shouldn’t compromise on
  • What the building process actually looks like from foundation to finished house

Frequently asked questions

This is by far the most asked question ever.

How much does the house cost?
What is the total cost figure for Trio 100 or another model?

There really can’t be one answer for the total cost of a finished building.
In our Budgeting Guide, we dig deep into this topic and we provide a reliable method and a tool to answer this question for your specific project.

In short, there several factors that play on the price and different factors to consider.

For example:

  • we ship worldwide and shipping costs depend on location
  • extent and cost of groundworks depend on the soil on your location
  • the type of foundation you can use depends on the conditions of your ground
  • the price depends on the level of customization
  • the price depends on your preferences on interior decoration and the materials you choose
  • ...

As a rule of thumb, the final cost of the houses we have shipped so far been between €1500 to €1800 per square meter ($150 to $180 per square feet).

So a 100 square meter house or (1000 square foot) should be budgeted at about €150,000 to $180,000. That’s roughly $163,000 to $196,000.

Again, our Budgeting Guide contains more precise answers to this question.

We can deliver practically anywhere - Australia, Canada, The US, and elsewhere.

A-frames are flat back, so they are very compact and convenient to transport. In the past, we have delivered houses to South Korea and Azores Islands.

We have a partner for manufacturing in the US. All other parts of the globe receive their kit from our factory here in Estonia, we can deliver to almost any location.

Transportation cost is not included in our kit prices.

We cannot say this exactly as it varies case by case.
There are some import taxes which are not expensive.

For more accurate information, I recommend to check out our local partner’s website www.avrameusa.com for your taxation queries.
They know better about such details.

We made a video about budgeting a while back to give you some pointers on budgeting for a prefab A-frame house. It shows you the tools you need to create your own budget for your build.

Today, we discontinued that budget template as we have built a more comprehensive and helpful resource: the Budgeting Guide.

Yes, we can alter floor plans. The only load-bearing element in an A-frame house is the A-frame itself. It doesn't need additional support or load-bearing interior walls, so we can play around with the floor plans quite a bit.

The living room part can be opened up to create a double-height ceiling. We can add terraces, dormers, balconies, skylights, mirror floor plans, and other design elements.

Yes, we can change a lot.
Here are a few ideas of what you can customize

  • the floor-plan layout (we can move interior walls as you like)
  • add dormers
  • add terraces
  • add skylights
  • add balconies
  • make the houses longer
  • join multiple units together (with galleries between them)
  • leave the ceiling open (for double height living rooms)

...pretty much endless variations to play with.

But first, you must buy the plan set.

The exact sum of shipping depends on the house size and distance from the factory to your site.

Generally, shipping is up to 10% of the kit cost.

Shipping smaller kits might be more expensive as they do not fill one entire truck and we end up transporting air (expensive and useless exercise).

For more accurate shipping costs feel free to reach out to our team.

Production time is 8...12 weeks (depending on the season).
Shipping in Europe takes 2...6 days.
Shipping to North and South Americas takes about 4...6 weeks.
Shipping to Asia takes up to 8 weeks.

A-Frame is a regular timber frame home, so all heating systems are possible. It really depends on the fuel source you have available.

n our YouTube channel, we have a video covering this topic

You can install any kind of ventilation system.

We prefer to use natural ventilation (skylights, window ventilation strips, etc.).
In some building regulation, mechanic ventilation is mandatory therefore it is recommended that you check which is the ventilation option you should go for (we cover this in the 100 Questions Guide).

We get a lot of comments asking for more walk-through videos on our finished houses. We understand that photos don't always help put the actual size into perspective, so we are definitely planning to roll out video walk-throughs of each model soon.

Right now we have walk-through videos for four models:

More videos are uploaded each month. Make sure you subscribe so you don't miss them.

No, we don’t.

Avrame houses are meant to be assembled with local labor.
Our drawing sets are so precise that local carpenters can do the job without mistakes, usually at a lower cost too.

A-frame is a very simple construction.
It is more like putting together an IKEA furniture than the traditional house building process.

You will get very detailed drawings with step by step instructions to help you on your every step of the build.

The most economical (and practical) way to go is the stripe foundation (up to 60% cheaper than the slab and has the same kind of durability and functionality).

You can also do the post foundation.

Please keep in mind that the type of foundation you can actually use depends on the condition of the ground on your location.

Foundations for A-frame Cabins

Yes, a solution with full basement is easily doable.

A-frames need just 3 support points. They can be supported by a metal beam in the middle and by the stone part on the sides.

We made a video that explains this in detail.
You can find it here

In short, several US states have very strict building regulations that require the use of stronger wood material + steel hardware.
These components increase the overall cost of materials in the kit.

Also, still due to the more strict regulations, the step between the frames of the structure is about half compared to the EU version... which results in about twice the material for the framing of the structure. 1250mm for the EU version compared to 600 mm for The US version.

We sell worldwide and each Country has different regulations for technical installations, therefore we focus on supplying the structural part of the house and all the special parts have to be sourced locally.

Here is a list of the parts you will have to source locally:

  • heating system
  • electric system
  • ventilation system
  • plumbing
  • kitchen furniture
  • bathroomware
  • tiles and tiling
  • interior finishes
  • furniture
  • ...

We have a video that covers this topic more in detail:

Kit Home Building: THIS you have to source locally

IMPORTANT: this list is not complete nor exhaustive. For more information on what you shall take into account, you should consult our Self-building Guides.

Wooden structures can last for centuries. We have a wooden church here in Estonia on one of our islands standing there for more than 370 years.

If the foundation is solid and raised (min. 30 cm) from ground and roof covering is tight, your home will outlast your grandchildren.

The wooden parts we sell have 2 years warranty.

Ruukki classic C has 50 years of technical warranty and 20 years of aesthetic warranty.

The Velux skylights have 10 years warranty.

The builder has to give its own final warranty for the final build and product (5-10 years usually).

We use only high-quality materials (see this video).

Maintenance is very low.

You have to service the gable walls. Depending on the conditions repainting the cladding once in every 5-10 years.
That is pretty much all you have to do from outside.

From inside it is like any other house - the maintenance depends on your choice of materials and usage.

If maintained properly then the house will last for many generations.

Compared to a traditional timber frame buildings a-frames are very well insulated.

The total energy performance of the house depends on the insulation material and heating system.

Avrame houses are designed to perform well in the Nordic climate and it can withstand very harsh winters.

Snow is not an issue: it will simply fall off the roof because of its steep angle.

The houses can also do very well in hot temperatures (rock wool works in both conditions – keeps the house warm in winter and cold in summer).

The insulation material has to be sourced locally since there is no point of transporting it (high volume and no cost saving).

The thickness of insulation material in the different model is:

  • SOLO series: 150 mm / 6 inches
  • DUO series: 250 mm / 10 inches
  • TRIO series: 300 mm / 12 inches

Yes, you can.
Indrek (Avrame CEO) has been living off the grid for already four years and he obviously has a job.

To live off-grid successfully you need to prioritize your energy needs and cut everything superfluous.
Living off-grid will make your life easier and will less financial burdens. It will grant you more time to enjoy the things you really like to do.

The TRUTH about living off-grid

Click here to see the gallery.

You should start with our initial views and plans and they can be found here - avrame.com/drawings

We don’t offer financing through Avrame and would suggest contacting your local loan provider.

Our payment terms are straight forward. 50% pre-payment when signing a contract and the other 50% on the 6th week of production. Production takes 8-12 weeks. Later deposit might cause delay in delivery.

Yes you can do it and here you can find one helpful video - Before you go off-grid...

Shipping is done either with containers or with truck transportation.

No, it’s not possible with larger houses, but we do have DIY drawings for our smallest models, which are Solo+ -
https://shop.avrame.com/collections/diy-tinyhouse-soloplus

Yes they can. The connection of the two models will be thought through in the drawings phase. One example can be found here -
avrame.com/series/double-a-frame

Insulation materials are not part of the kit and have to be sourced locally because they are bulky and will take a lot of room in cargo. We recommend using rockwool / mineral wool.

Insulation for A-frame houses

The smaller the difference between inside and outside temperature, the better insulation works.

Here you can find a video about this topic -

How Insulation Works - in 57 seconds

Due to the low center of mass a-frames are great option for seismic areas. Our houses have been built in Japan, South Korea and California which are prone for earthquakes.

A video about this topic -

Off-grid with a Battery Bank?

It is mostly used to create the main entrance of the house or to enlarge the bathroom.

Dormers for A-frame houses

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Here you can see a list of our representatives - https://avrame.com/representatives

Get In Touch

If you’re ready to move forward with your building project, let’s have a conversation and make sure your project goes smoothly. If you have any questions, feedback, or suggestions, please feel free to contact us.

Our team of experienced professionals are dedicated to providing you with the best possible customer service. We believe that communication is essential to building strong and lasting relationships with our customers, so we encourage you to reach out to us with any inquiries you may have.