chalet house plans

Chalet house plans

Chalet house plans may be one of my favorite styles of homes. The term originated in Switzerland, where homes were trimmed with heavy wooden members, and always ornate

The eves most often are belled to curl up on the ends. The reason for this is to keep the snow from piling up close to the house. In Switzerland, it snows a great deal in the winter, and most of the homes built there are constructed to handle the load

Chalet home designs should be built in cold weather climates

Alpine region home styles built in Florida may look out of place, just as a Mediterranean house plan style may look strange in Alaska

If chalet is your favorite style, make sure you have the budget. This type of plan is typically higher in cost than some styles. Belled roofs and large wooden trim pieces can be costly