Cabin Material Calculator

Estimate the materials and rough cost of a small cabin: lumber, sheathing, insulation, roofing, foundation, drywall, and openings — by footprint, height, and pitch.

Default cabin example

  • 16x20 cabin (320 sq ft) with a 4/12 roof, 1 door, 4 windows
  • 2x6 24" OC framing, OSB sheathing, fiberglass R-19, asphalt shingles, pier-and-beam
  • Materials total: $6,708 ($20.96 / sq ft)
  • Foundation, sheathing, and openings dominate the cost

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