The Modern A-frame

An american classic is born

In the 1960’s Sir Walter Lindal was granted a US patent for the A-frame design.

The design truly revolutionized vacation homes, replacing small randomly placed windows with a two story window wall of glass and a high, steep pitched gable roof. The glass end-wall captured the view for the first time and emphasized the fact by inviting the owners and their guests to step out into the view beyond the deck and patio.

The A-frame was bold, but at the same time it was compact, simple in form, efficient and less expensive to build. A new generation of vacation home was born.

An american classic, updated for you

In 2010, the 65th anniversary of Lindal Cedar Homes, we proudly introduce The Modern A-frame. A bold, fresh reinterpretation of the classic A-frame, patented by Sir Walter Lindal in 1968, the Modern A-frame lives in the spirit of its predecessor:

• Expansive window walls highlight the two story space with a loft refuge above
• Distinct, personal and communal spaces, carefully linked, create a comfortable human scale
• At home in a remote wooded setting or in a more urban context
• Simplicity and efficiency showcase Lindal's post and beam system and the warmth of natural wood
• Easy to plan and enjoy, the Modern A-frame makes efficient use of human and material resources

At 91, Sir Walter Lindal, a valued member of the Modern A-frame team, carries on the Lindal tradition of innovation and personalized service, foundations of every Lindal experience.

THE lindal experience Planning book

Order your copy of the Lindal Experience planning book, with 15 new home designs, including 5 Modern A-frame options.

Inside, you will learn how building a Lindal home is more than just picking a plan from a book; it is a refined, personalized planning process orchestrated by your local Lindal Cedar Homes dealer.

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The Modern A-frame is flexible!

Our Modern A-frames begin with a series of predesigned blocks in three different sizes that can be rotated to take advantage of different views and building site characteristics. We start the with five home designs ranging in size from 1,200 sq. ft. to 1,900 sq. ft.

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