Cross Gable (living)
Handcrafted for long life and durability and from the finest Vermont lumber, this charming cottage is versatile enough to fulfill any and all outbuilding needs. Consider using it as a children’s playhouse, a potting shed or upgrade to four-season for a home office.
This charming little cottage was originally designed in 2001 by Domenic Mangano for the Stratton Garden Show held the first week of May. The cross-gable roof abounds with headroom and is a stylish addition to any property. Floor, wall and roof insulation, insulated double pane windows and an insulated door turn this cottage into a four-season shell. Install a woodstove, composting toilet and solar package for off-grid living or install modern electrical, plumbing and heating options. Other possible upgrades include pressure treated flooring, shingle roofing (cedar or asphalt), alternative siding choices, flower boxes and weathervanes.
When dreaming about the small cottage lifestyle, you may imagine tranquil surroundings that bring back memories of a simpler way of life. Cottages are adorable structures that simply emanate warmth and comfort. They make charming guesthouses or backyard retreats. When the primary purpose of your small cottage is a vacation home, the intimate space is ideal for couples looking for peaceful weekend getaways or families seeking quality time and bonding. At Jamaica Cottage Shop, we think that a having a cabin in the backyard can be just as rewarding as having one in the backcountry. Home office or bunk house for guests? Maybe both? Turn your four-seasoned retreat into a combined guest house and workspace for hobbies such as pottery or jewelry making.
Offered as frame only kits, complete pre-cut kits, 3- and 4-Season kits, or step-by-step plans nationwide, our outdoor post and beam cottage and tiny house solutions give you the extra room you need for visiting guests, a corner garden office or a country retreat. If you live within our Northeast delivery area, consider purchasing a fully assembled turn-key design.
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8×12 Living Cross Gable
4-Season Pre-Cut Kit (Pre-Set Options)
Base Area: 96 sq. ft.
Total Interior Area: 96 sq. ft.
Recommended Foundation: 8–10” Crushed Gravel
Overall Dimensions: 10’6” H x 12’8” W x 9’8” D
Estimated Weight: 6,400 lbs
FLOOR SYSTEM
2 (qty) 4x6x12’ Hemlock Skids
2”x6” Kiln Dried Spruce 24” On Center
¾” CDX Plywood Floor Decking
Floor Vapor Barrier
5½” Fiberglass Insulation (R21)
Under Deck Sheathing: ⅜” Plywood
Floor Weight Rating: 25 lbs/ sq. ft.
WALLS
Exposed 4”x4” Hemlock Post and Beam Wall Framing
Wall Height: 82”
Wall Vapor Barrier
Foil Backed Rigid Foam Insulation (R13)
Shiplap Pine Interior Sheathing
Siding: 1” rough sawn Pine Board & Batten
1” rough sawn Pine Corner, Door & Window Trim & 2” rough sawn Pine Fascia & Shadow Trim
ROOF
Cross Gable Roof Style
Roof Pitch: 6/12
2”x6” Kiln Dried Spruce Rafters 24” On Center
1”x6” Kiln Dried Spruce Exposed Collar Ties
1” rough sawn Solid Barn Board Roof Sheathing
Roof Vapor Barrier
5½” Fiberglass Insulation (R21)
Shiplap Pine Interior Ceiling Sheathing
Corrugated 29g Metal Roofing, Color: Evergreen
DOOR & WINDOWS:
Door: 1 (qty) 3-0 nine-lite Insulated Steel Door with Keyless Lever Locking Hardware
Windows: 2 (qty) 2’x2’ Insulated Awning Window: White Vinyl Interior/Exterior w/ Screen
Estimated Assembly Time & Logistic Information
Estimated Assembly Time: Two People: 43 hrs
Estimated Shipping Cube Sizes
Cube 1: 42”x60”x144”
Cube 2: 42”x48”x192”
Cube 3: 42”x48”x192”
12×12 Living Cross Gable
4-Season Pre-Cut Kit (Pre-Set Options)
Base Area: 144 sq. ft.
Total Interior Area: 144 sq. ft.
Recommended Foundation: 8–10” Crushed Gravel
Overall Dimensions: 10’6” H x 13’8” W x 13’8” D
Estimated Weight: 7,400 lbs
FLOOR SYSTEM
2 (qty) 4x6x12’ Hemlock Skids
2”x6” Kiln Dried Spruce 24” On Center
¾” CDX Plywood Floor Decking
Floor Vapor Barrier
5½” Fiberglass Insulation (R21)
Under Deck Sheathing: ⅜” Plywood
Floor Weight Rating: 25 lbs/ sq. ft.
WALLS
Exposed 4”x4” Hemlock Post and Beam Wall Framing
Wall Height: 82”
Wall Vapor Barrier Foil Backed Rigid Foam Insulation (R13)
Shiplap Pine Interior Sheathing
Siding: 1” rough sawn Pine Board & Batten
1” rough sawn Pine Corner, Door & Window Trim & 2” rough sawn Pine Fascia & Shadow Trim
ROOF
Cross Gable Roof Style
Roof Pitch: 4/12
2”x6” Kiln Dried Spruce Rafters 24” On Center
1”x6” Kiln Dried Spruce Exposed Collar Ties
1” rough sawn Solid Barn Board Roof Sheathing
Roof Vapor Barrier 5½” Fiberglass Insulation (R21)
Shiplap Pine Interior Ceiling Sheathing
Corrugated 29g Metal Roofing, Color: Evergreen
DOOR & WINDOWS:
Door: 1 (qty) 3-0 nine-lite Insulated Steel Door with Keyless Lever Locking Hardware
Windows: 2 (qty) 2’x2’ Insulated Awning Window: White Vinyl Interior/Exterior w/ Screen
Estimated Assembly Time & Logistic Information
Estimate Assembly Time: Two People: 51 hrs
Estimated Shipping Cube Sizes
Cube 1: 42”x60”x144”
Cube 2: 42”x48”x192”
Cube 3: 42”x48”x192”
12×16 Living Cross Gable
4-Season Pre-Cut Kit (Pre-Set Options)
Base Area: 192 sq. ft.
Total Interior Area: 192 sq. ft.
Recommended Foundation: 10–12” Crushed Gravel
Overall Dimensions: 10’6” H x 17’8” W x 13’8” D
Estimated Weight: 8,800 lbs
FLOOR SYSTEM
2 (qty) 6x6x16’ Hemlock Skids
2”x6” Kiln Dried Spruce 24” On Center
¾” CDX Plywood Floor Decking
Floor Vapor Barrier
5½” Fiberglass Insulation (R21)
Under Deck Sheathing: ⅜” Plywood
Floor Weight Rating: 25 lbs/ sq. ft.
WALLS
Exposed 4”x4” Hemlock Post and Beam Wall Framing
Wall Height: 82”
Wall Vapor Barrier
Foil Backed Rigid Foam Insulation (R13)
Shiplap Pine Interior Sheathing
Siding: 1” rough sawn Pine Board & Batten
1” rough sawn Pine Corner, Door & Window Trim & 2” rough sawn Pine Fascia & Shadow Trim
ROOF
Cross Gable Roof Style
Roof Pitch: 4/12
2”x6” Kiln Dried Spruce Rafters 24” On Center
1”x6” Kiln Dried Spruce Exposed Collar Ties
1” rough sawn Solid Barn Board Roof Sheathing
Roof Vapor Barrier 5½” Fiberglass Insulation (R21)
Shiplap Pine Interior Ceiling Sheathing
Corrugated 29g Metal Roofing, Color: Evergreen
DOOR & WINDOWS:
Door: 1 (qty) 3-0 nine-lite Insulated Steel Door with Keyless Lever Locking Hardware
Windows: 2 (qty) 2’x2’ Insulated Awning Window: White Vinyl Interior/Exterior w/ Screen
Estimated Assembly Time & Logistic Information
Estimated Assembly Time: Two People: 58 hrs
Estimated Shipping Cube Sizes
Cube 1: 42”x60”x192”
Cube 2: 42”x48”x192”
Cube 3: 42”x48”x192”
12×20 Living Cross Gable
4-Season Pre-Cut Kit (Pre-Set Options)
Base Area: 240 sq. ft.
Total Interior Area: 240 sq. ft.
Recommended Foundation: Compacted 12” Crushed Gravel
Overall Dimensions: 10’6” H x 21’8” W x 13’8” D
Estimated Weight: 11,200 lbs
FLOOR SYSTEM
2 (qty) 6x6x20’ Hemlock Skids
2”x6” Kiln Dried Spruce 24” On Center
¾” CDX Plywood Floor Decking
Floor Vapor Barrier
5½” Fiberglass Insulation (R21)
Under Deck Sheathing: ⅜” Plywood
Floor Weight Rating: 25 lbs/ sq. ft.
WALLS
Exposed 4”x4” Hemlock Post and Beam Wall Framing
Wall Height: 82”
Wall Vapor Barrier
Foil Backed Rigid Foam Insulation (R13)
Shiplap Pine Interior Sheathing
Siding: 1” rough sawn Pine Board & Batten
1” rough sawn Pine Corner, Door & Window Trim & 2” rough sawn Pine Fascia & Shadow Trim
ROOF
Cross Gable Roof Style
Roof Pitch: 4/12
2”x6” Kiln Dried Spruce Rafters 24” On Center
1”x6” Kiln Dried Spruce Exposed Collar Ties
1” rough sawn Solid Barn Board Roof Sheathing
Roof Vapor Barrier
5½” Fiberglass Insulation (R21)
Shiplap Pine Interior Ceiling Sheathing
Corrugated 29g Metal Roofing, Color: Evergreen
DOOR & WINDOWS:
Door: 1 (qty) 3-0 nine-lite Insulated Steel Door with Keyless Lever Locking Hardware
Windows: 2 (qty) 2’x2’ Insulated Awning Window: White Vinyl Interior/Exterior w/ Screen
Estimated Assembly Time & Logistic Information
Estimated Assembly Time: Two People: 65 hrs
Estimated Shipping Cube Sizes
Cube 1: 42”x60”x144”
Cube 2: 42”x60”x168”
Cube 3: 42”x48”x192”
Cube 4: 42”x48”x192”
12×24 Living Cross Gable
4-Season Pre-Cut Kit (Pre-Set Options)
Base Area: 288 sq. ft.
Total Interior Area: 288 sq. ft.
Recommended Foundation: Compacted 12” Crushed Gravel
Overall Dimensions: 10’6” H x 26’2” W x 13’8” D
Estimated Weight: 14,800 lbs
FLOOR SYSTEM
2 (qty) 6x6x24’ Hemlock Skids
2”x6” Kiln Dried Spruce 24” On Center
¾” CDX Plywood Floor Decking
Floor Vapor Barrier
5½” Fiberglass Insulation (R21)
Under Deck Sheathing: ⅜” Plywood
Floor Weight Rating: 25 lbs/ sq. ft.
WALLS
Exposed 4”x4” Hemlock Post and Beam Wall Framing
Wall Height: 82”
Wall Vapor Barrier
Foil Backed Rigid Foam Insulation (R13)
Shiplap Pine Interior Sheathing
Siding: 1” rough sawn Pine Board & Batten
1” rough sawn Pine Corner, Door & Window Trim & 2” rough sawn Pine Fascia & Shadow Trim
ROOF
Cross Gable Roof Style
Roof Pitch: 4/12
2”x6” Kiln Dried Spruce Rafters 24” On Center
1”x6” Kiln Dried Spruce Exposed Collar Ties
1” rough sawn Solid Barn Board Roof Sheathing
Roof Vapor Barrier
5½” Fiberglass Insulation (R21)
Shiplap Pine Interior Ceiling Sheathing
Corrugated 29g Metal Roofing, Color: Evergreen
DOOR & WINDOWS:
Door: 1 (qty) 3-0 nine-lite Insulated Steel Door with Keyless Lever Locking Hardware
Windows: 2 (qty) 2’x2’ Insulated Awning Window: White Vinyl Interior/Exterior w/ Screen
Estimated Assembly Time & Logistic Information
Estimated Assembly Time: Two People: 73 hrs
Estimated Shipping Cube Sizes
Cube 1: 42”x60”x192”
Cube 2: 42”x60”x192”
Cube 3: 42”x48”x192”
Cube 4: 42”x48”x192”
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For frame only kits, complete uninsulated kits, or fully assembled shells see Cross Cable Storage
| 3 Season PCK | 4 Season PCK | |
|---|---|---|
| 8X12 | $5,849.00 | $7,904.85 |
| 12X12 | $8,777.00 | $11,615.00 |
| 12X16 | $11,704.00 | $15,325.00 |
| 12X20 | $14,629.00 | $19,036.00 |
| 12X24 | $17,555.00 | $22,746.00 |
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