If you’ve been craving a cabin that merges timeless appeal with flexible functionality, this 24×36 Saltbox has you covered. Typical of its New England roots, the design showcases a one-story rear and two-story front, allowing for extra storage in the lower-ceiling portion of the second floor. Add windows to the two-story façade and across the first floor walls to brighten your living spaces, and show off your woodworking prowess with scarf, spline, and mortise-and-tenon joints galore.
Spacious, Adaptable, and True to Its Heritage
The plan measures 23×35 from the outside of the posts, letting you frame it with 6" walls on a 24×36 foundation. You’ll enjoy 864 square feet on the ground floor plus roughly 664 square feet of habitable space upstairs—both blessed with comfortable ceiling heights and topped by an 8:12 roof pitch. For those seeking room to grow, the included 3-bedroom, 2½-bath layout includes a kitchen and dining area, and an optional 10×10 king post truss porch adds yet another layer of charm and functionality.
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To streamline your build, we offer ready-to-raise kits that come pre-cut and clearly labeled, helping you assemble the heavy timber frame more quickly and accurately. Want to tweak the layout or incorporate new ideas? Our team is here to help you customize the design—so you can tailor every detail to your vision. Whether you’re dreaming of a classic family home or a retreat in the woods, this Saltbox style delivers both historical authenticity and modern comfort in one enduring package.
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Nice looking timber frame!
Is this plan included in the plan bundle?
It sure is!
Requesting the cost range for the 24×36 Saltbox Cabin timber kit. Please just give me a ball park cost. I won’t know whether or not to pursue it until I have an idea of the cost. Don’t include delivery. For clinate zone, it’ll be built in north central Arkansas. Thanks
Tim, I am going to send you an email following up with you.
Does this include foundation information? Is the foundation required to be a concrete pad?
Justin, it does not come with a foundation plan. There are so many different types of foundations we choose not to represent one. With that said, we are available to create one specifically for your location and site conditions. While you can put this frame on a slab you can also put it on piers or a foundation wall.
Do the plans include the 3D model? I would love to be able to add walls, fixture’s, and features to help visualize the space.
Hi Ryker, it does not include the 3D model. We do sell them by request but it only allows the ability to move the model around for different perspectives, zoom in/out, and hide individual components to focus on the others. Let me know at support@timberframehq.com if you’re interested.
Really love this plan. I’ve been playing around with some floor plans in Sketchup and I keep running into issues with the braces on the two interior (jack?) posts. Given how that there is a brace on the exterior post less than 8 feet away (that brace extends to only 4’6″ from the interior post), could the interior braces be left off like they are in the 28×20 Saltbox frame?
Yes, they can be left off. We add them everywhere as a default but most of the interior ones can be removed. When in doubt always consult an engineer.
This is a great plan! However, any way to add a chimney and fireplace to this plan?
You certainly could. Check out this article: https://timberframehq.com/where-to-place-your-chimney-and-fireplace/
Hello may I have the cost for the 24×36 Saltbox Cabin timber kit? Also do you ship kits? Thank you
Please go to our Kits Page, and click on the blue “Search Now” button. That will tell you the cost shipped to your zip code.