He had an idea already: a large A-frame cabin with a smaller A-frame attached to the side. For the Scotts, who’ve designed and built ski cabins for clients in remote parts of Canada, the Alpine ...

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etc.etc assuming you are not just building a hunters" cabin way out on your own, remote land. Lumber is also classified by its species, which affects its density, hardness, and moisture resistance.