What is a Flat Pack Cabin?

A Flat Pack Overview

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You might be wondering what is a flat pack cabin exactly? There are many forms of prefab construction, from modular (mobile homes), ready to move (house divided into sections and shipped on a flat bed truck) to prefab panel construction. Form & Forest cabins are of the latter variety.

We build prefabricated panelized walls and components based on architectural plans in our indoor manufacturing facility and deliver them to your job site. These components are shipped flat along with siding, doors, windows, and roofing materials. We have chosen this method of construction because it makes the most sense for delivering a cabin to properties that are often remote and have under developed access roads and driveways.

A Form & Forest flat pack cabin kit is quick and easy to assemble on site getting you to the lock up stage faster than traditional stick building methods. We supply you with a site binder that helps to guide you through the building process and are always available to assist you with any questions you may have.

1. Architectural Drawings

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Each Form & Forest flat pack cabin kit includes a full set of detailed construction drawings by Form & Forest. These drawings cover every aspect of the design and construction leaving no room for assumption or site side guess work.

2. Structural Package

The structural package includes the following:

a) Floor Structure

b) Sub-Floor

c) Exterior Walls

d) Interior Partitions

e) Roof Structure

f) Stairs

3. Windows and Doors

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The following doors windows and hardware are included:

a) Pella Wood & Metal Clad Exterior Windows and Doors

b) Interior Doors

c) Exterior Door Hardware

4. Exterior Finishes

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Exterior finishes that are included:

a) Western Red Cedar channel siding

b) Hardi Panel Siding

c) Roofing Materials (Included with certain Plan Kits)

d) Western Red Cedar Soffit

5. Additional Finishes

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The following interior finishes are included:

a) Baseboards

b) Door and Window Casings

c) Interior Door Hardware