Welcome to Texas Arched Cabins! We're a family owned and operated small business based in Cypress, Texas, just outside of Houston.
Texas Arched Cabins has been operating the same website here at www.ArchedCabins.com since 2014 and is in no way affiliated with any other companies offering Arched Cabin kits. What makes Texas Arched Cabins the best choice for you? We believe in integrity, honesty and transparency. If we give you a price or its listed on our site at time of deposit we won't ask you for more money down the road. The only way market conditions will impact pricing is when ordering bulk kits, we may not be able to discount as much some times due to material pricing but we will never ask for more than what we advertise kits for. No surprise fees or unexpected bills, just straightforward pricing.
Our mission at Texas Arched Cabins is to design and manufacture efficient, cost effective, durable, attractive, and easy-to-build structures with multiple uses. We design Arched Cabin kits in multiple sizes, manufacture them in Texas, and deliver them nationwide with step-by-step build instructions. Depending on the size of the Arched Cabin kit, you can buy a kit, have it manufactured for you in Texas, delivered to your build location in 8 to 10 weeks from ordering!
Arched Cabins can be used for workshops, offices, animal shelters, vacation homes, RV shelters, retirement homes, hunting lodges, student housing, tiny houses, tiny houses on wheels, granny pods/man caves/she sheds, investment properties and many other things!
The beauty of an Arched Cabin is in part due to our very fast build times, and also because each one is an empty canvas waiting on you to finish it to suit your personality and needs!
We believe in being green! Our Super Span roof paneling has a 40 year warranty, is made from 32-50% recycled steel and comes in 23 Energy Star rated colors! We encourage the use of alternative energy systems and the shape of our cabins lends itself to water collection! All of our cabins come with a minimum of R13 insulation for energy conservation.
Arched Cabins employs skilled professionals to manufacture and deliver your DIY Arched Cabin kit 8-10 weeks from the date you place your order with us depending on our volume at the time. Every Arched Cabin kit purchased comes with a build manual and a direct line to our company's build team, who can answer any questions you have about building your own Arched Cabin, whether you choose to build it yourself or hire a local professional to build it for you!
We believe that high quality and cost efficiency should go hand-in-hand when it comes to building. All of our products are designed and built in America, and we're proud to be a Texan owned and operated business.
Arched Cabins design and utility are both patented in the United States of America. © 2018 Arched Cabins
Protected by U.S. Pat Nos. 9,822,522 and D792,983
Frequently Asked Questions
This is a collection of questions that frequently come up in emails and phone calls. If you have questions that you don't see answered on this list, please feel free to call or email us and we will get back to you as quickly as possible.
Q. Can you ship internationally?
A. We can work with you through the shipping process to get an Arched Cabin anywhere you would like. We have delivered to multiple ports for international delivery and just ask that you have all shipping from our port to you coordinated. If you have an inquiry about shipping internationally, please email us!
Q. Can I buy one Arched Cabin kit and replicate the design for my own use or commercial use?
A. No. We currently hold a patent license that protects our design and will actively prosecute anyone found to have replicated our design for either personal or commercial use.
Q. What comes with an Arched Cabin kit?
A. Arched Cabin kits include a build manual, floor plates, ribs, ridge beam, standard R13 insulation for the arched walls, metal roof paneling, ridge cap, rubber trim and foam inserts to use by the end caps, and color coordinated fasteners needed to assemble the cabin. The kit price does not include the foundation, installation, interior, end caps, delivery, or anything that is not included above.
Q. What are your DIY upgrades?
A. Our DIY upgrade options include a color upgrade on the roofing panels (choose from 23 colors including Energy Star rated colors), a fireplace thimble, and an insulation upgrade to R25 for the arched walls.
Q. How can I find floor plans for an Arched Cabin?
A. We suggest searching the size of the floor plan you're looking for in Google Search or on Pinterest. We have a few example floor plans posted on our Facebook page, but most of our clients design their own using ideas from the internet!
Q. What is the height of an Arched Cabin?
A. The 8' wide Arched Cabin is 8' tall, the 12' wide Arched Cabin is 10' tall, the tall 12' wide Arched Cabin is 12' tall, the 14' wide Arched Cabin is 12' tall, the 16' wide is 14'6" tall, the 20' wide is 17'4" tall, the 24' is 18'8" tall, and the 30' wide is 16' 3" tall. All these heights are to the top of the ridge beam which is 4" thick.
Q. You used to have a traveling build team to construct your Arched Cabins, why don't you anymore?
A. We did have a traveling build team until the end of 2018. We found the constant time away from home was hard on our build team members, so we no longer offer those services.
Q. Do you provide turnkey Arched Cabins?
A. No, we do not. We currently offer manufacturing and delivery.
Q. How much does it cost to deliver to xxxxx ZIP code?
A. Arched Cabin kits up to 24' in length are $2 per mile to deliver, and Arched Cabins kits 26' + in length are $2.50 per mile to deliver. Delivery fees are one way from our manufacturing location in Cypress, Texas 77429.
Q. Where do you deliver Arched Cabins?
A. We can deliver an Arched Cabin kit anywhere in the lower 48 contiguous United States that has a paved entry and doesn't require a 4x4 vehicle to access it. We also need a driveway that is at least 10' wide and doesn't have any hairpin or sharp turns that we would have difficulty navigating a work truck with a trailer through. We have been able to deliver Arched Cabins in some pretty remote locations but please keep in mind they are delivered with full size trucks and trailers up to 45' long. If you are unsure please email us pictures of your access point.
Q. It gets really cold/hot where I live, will this cabin work for me?
A. Arched Cabins come with Energy Star rated metal roofs, and R13 value insulation for the arched walls. We offer upgraded insulation for the arched walls up to R25, and we recommend spray foam insulation if you need a higher R value than what we offer. The cabin design is very efficient, and they can be heated and cooled easily with window units, mini-split systems, and wood burning stoves.
Q. Do you have technical drawings/blueprints for your cabins?
A. We do have drawings available to use for permitting. Technical drawings are available through us directly. If your county needs size and site specific engineered drawings, we work with an engineering firm that can provide those for you. Engineered drawings start at $850 and depending on your area and requirements can run $2500 or more and usually take 2-4 weeks to complete standard engineering. Occasionally locations require more engineering work and it takes time to work with the permitting office and changes need to be made to the engineered plans for your Arched Cabin. We have seen a large variance in time that it takes to get through permitting as its individual to your area. Its always best to check with your local permitting office as one of the first steps you take in building an Arched Cabin.
Q. What are the wind/snow load ratings for your cabins?
A. Arched Cabins meet International Building Code minimum standards of 150 mph wind speeds and 30 psf (pounds per square foot) snow loads. Our highest recorded engineering that we have seen so far is 165mph wind and 180psf snow load. If you do require higher loads there will be additional structural supports in most cases. Arched Cabins have so far been permitted to build in Texas, California, Georgia, Utah, Oregon, Missouri, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Alabama, Louisiana, Kansas, Nebraska, Wyoming, Mississippi, South Carolina, Pennsylvania, Ohio, Tennessee, Michigan, Montana, Colorado, Florida, New Mexico, North Carolina, Washington state, and Arizona with more states added each year.
Q. Is financing available to build an Arched Cabin?
A. We don't offer in-house financing, and most of our clients finance their Arched Cabin with a construction loan or line of credit. Traditional mortgages aren't usually a good fit for an Arched Cabin because a traditional mortgage relies on similar homes in the vicinity to base their appraisal value on. Since our product is unique, it's unlikely that your banker will find similar homes to your Arched Cabin in the vicinity.
Q. What are your payment terms?
A. Our payment terms are 50% down at the time of placing your Arched Cabin order, and the remaining 50% balance is due one week before our truck leaves for delivery or before you load your own trailer with your Arched Cabin kit. We accept Checks, Wire transfers, Cash and Credit card payments. If paying by credit card there will be an additional 3% surcharge for the transaction.
Q. I haven't bought land yet, but I'm interested in purchasing something I can build an Arched Cabin on. How do I get started?
A. We are happy to begin working with you once you indicate interest in an Arched Cabin to help you determine the size of Arched Cabin that suits your needs and budget. If you haven't found property to build your Arched Cabin on, we suggest working with a realtor that will look into zoning and permitting requirements with you to find property in a county or parish that will allow your Arched Cabin build. Then you will begin the permitting process on your end to build the Arched Cabin on that property. That will sometimes involve commissioning engineered drawings of the Arched Cabin through us, working with a local architect and engineer to draw floor plans and additional engineered drawings for permitting that include electrical and plumbing, finding a local contractor to complete your interior, and having a soil sample taken from your build site to be analyzed for a custom foundation based on your soil composition. Depending upon where you'd like to build, it may not involve permitting at all. Once you're working through the permitting process, you can secure a delivery date through us by placing a 50% deposit.
Q. Can I build an Arched Cabin over a basement or on a concrete slab?
A. Yes and yes. We manufacture steel embeds to place in the top of the concrete before it's set to weld the Arched Cabin ribs to when the kit arrives. We can deliver those steel embeds to you with your Arched Cabin kit.
Q. What is your largest Arched Cabin?
A. Our largest Arched Cabin is 30 feet wide and 40 feet long, and is 1200 sq ft on the main floor. If you add a full second story, you can gain another ~800+/- sq ft on the second floor.
Q. Do you have any Arched Cabins close to me that I can see in person?
A. We have Arched Cabins built in many states, primarily as homes for our clients. Some clients are willing to open their homes to visitors wishing to tour through an Arched Cabin, and we're grateful for their willingness to talk to others about their Arched Cabin build and experience. We have Arched Cabins in Cypress, TX that are available to tour by appointment with a company representative as well. Several of our customers have used Arched Cabins for investment properties and offer rentals through their websites or AirBnB as well. Please contact us via email to set up a tour!
Q. Are you continuing your distributor program?
A. No. We no longer have distributors and all of our Arched Cabins are sold through our Cypress, TX headquarters, where we manufacture all of our Arched Cabins kits.
Q. Can I install windows or doors in the arched sides of the Arched Cabin?
A. Skylights and windows can be installed in the sides of the Arched Cabin with some custom fabrication required by your contractor. Steel ribs run every 2 feet underneath the metal roofing panels, and to keep the Arched Cabin structurally sound we don't recommend cutting into the ribs to place a window or skylight in unless you have it engineered specifically for your purpose. If you do want to install a larger window, door, or design a bump-out on the arched walls, the structural steel will need to be heavily reinforced to ensure the structure remains sound. We recommend working with our engineering team to make sure the cabin remains structurally sound if you plan on doing this.
Q. Can you ship internationally?
A. We can work with you through the shipping process to get an Arched Cabin anywhere you would like. We have delivered to multiple ports for international delivery and just ask that you have all shipping from our port to you coordinated. If you have an inquiry about shipping internationally, please email us!
Q. Can I buy one Arched Cabin kit and replicate the design for my own use or commercial use?
A. No. We currently hold a patent license that protects our design and will actively prosecute anyone found to have replicated our design for either personal or commercial use.
Q. What comes with an Arched Cabin kit?
A. Arched Cabin kits include a build manual, floor plates, ribs, ridge beam, standard R13 insulation for the arched walls, metal roof paneling, ridge cap, rubber trim and foam inserts to use by the end caps, and color coordinated fasteners needed to assemble the cabin. The kit price does not include the foundation, installation, interior, end caps, delivery, or anything that is not included above.
Q. What are your DIY upgrades?
A. Our DIY upgrade options include a color upgrade on the roofing panels (choose from 23 colors including Energy Star rated colors), a fireplace thimble, and an insulation upgrade to R25 for the arched walls.
Q. How can I find floor plans for an Arched Cabin?
A. We suggest searching the size of the floor plan you're looking for in Google Search or on Pinterest. We have a few example floor plans posted on our Facebook page, but most of our clients design their own using ideas from the internet!
Q. What is the height of an Arched Cabin?
A. The 8' wide Arched Cabin is 8' tall, the 12' wide Arched Cabin is 10' tall, the tall 12' wide Arched Cabin is 12' tall, the 14' wide Arched Cabin is 12' tall, the 16' wide is 14'6" tall, the 20' wide is 17'4" tall, the 24' is 18'8" tall, and the 30' wide is 16' 3" tall. All these heights are to the top of the ridge beam which is 4" thick.
Q. You used to have a traveling build team to construct your Arched Cabins, why don't you anymore?
A. We did have a traveling build team until the end of 2018. We found the constant time away from home was hard on our build team members, so we no longer offer those services.
Q. Do you provide turnkey Arched Cabins?
A. No, we do not. We currently offer manufacturing and delivery.
Q. How much does it cost to deliver to xxxxx ZIP code?
A. Arched Cabin kits up to 24' in length are $2 per mile to deliver, and Arched Cabins kits 26' + in length are $2.50 per mile to deliver. Delivery fees are one way from our manufacturing location in Cypress, Texas 77429.
Q. Where do you deliver Arched Cabins?
A. We can deliver an Arched Cabin kit anywhere in the lower 48 contiguous United States that has a paved entry and doesn't require a 4x4 vehicle to access it. We also need a driveway that is at least 10' wide and doesn't have any hairpin or sharp turns that we would have difficulty navigating a work truck with a trailer through. We have been able to deliver Arched Cabins in some pretty remote locations but please keep in mind they are delivered with full size trucks and trailers up to 45' long. If you are unsure please email us pictures of your access point.
Q. It gets really cold/hot where I live, will this cabin work for me?
A. Arched Cabins come with Energy Star rated metal roofs, and R13 value insulation for the arched walls. We offer upgraded insulation for the arched walls up to R25, and we recommend spray foam insulation if you need a higher R value than what we offer. The cabin design is very efficient, and they can be heated and cooled easily with window units, mini-split systems, and wood burning stoves.
Q. Do you have technical drawings/blueprints for your cabins?
A. We do have drawings available to use for permitting. Technical drawings are available through us directly. If your county needs size and site specific engineered drawings, we work with an engineering firm that can provide those for you. Engineered drawings start at $850 and depending on your area and requirements can run $2500 or more and usually take 2-4 weeks to complete standard engineering. Occasionally locations require more engineering work and it takes time to work with the permitting office and changes need to be made to the engineered plans for your Arched Cabin. We have seen a large variance in time that it takes to get through permitting as its individual to your area. Its always best to check with your local permitting office as one of the first steps you take in building an Arched Cabin.
Q. What are the wind/snow load ratings for your cabins?
A. Arched Cabins meet International Building Code minimum standards of 150 mph wind speeds and 30 psf (pounds per square foot) snow loads. Our highest recorded engineering that we have seen so far is 165mph wind and 180psf snow load. If you do require higher loads there will be additional structural supports in most cases. Arched Cabins have so far been permitted to build in Texas, California, Georgia, Utah, Oregon, Missouri, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Alabama, Louisiana, Kansas, Nebraska, Wyoming, Mississippi, South Carolina, Pennsylvania, Ohio, Tennessee, Michigan, Montana, Colorado, Florida, New Mexico, North Carolina, Washington state, and Arizona with more states added each year.
Q. Is financing available to build an Arched Cabin?
A. We don't offer in-house financing, and most of our clients finance their Arched Cabin with a construction loan or line of credit. Traditional mortgages aren't usually a good fit for an Arched Cabin because a traditional mortgage relies on similar homes in the vicinity to base their appraisal value on. Since our product is unique, it's unlikely that your banker will find similar homes to your Arched Cabin in the vicinity.
Q. What are your payment terms?
A. Our payment terms are 50% down at the time of placing your Arched Cabin order, and the remaining 50% balance is due one week before our truck leaves for delivery or before you load your own trailer with your Arched Cabin kit. We accept Checks, Wire transfers, Cash and Credit card payments. If paying by credit card there will be an additional 3% surcharge for the transaction.
Q. I haven't bought land yet, but I'm interested in purchasing something I can build an Arched Cabin on. How do I get started?
A. We are happy to begin working with you once you indicate interest in an Arched Cabin to help you determine the size of Arched Cabin that suits your needs and budget. If you haven't found property to build your Arched Cabin on, we suggest working with a realtor that will look into zoning and permitting requirements with you to find property in a county or parish that will allow your Arched Cabin build. Then you will begin the permitting process on your end to build the Arched Cabin on that property. That will sometimes involve commissioning engineered drawings of the Arched Cabin through us, working with a local architect and engineer to draw floor plans and additional engineered drawings for permitting that include electrical and plumbing, finding a local contractor to complete your interior, and having a soil sample taken from your build site to be analyzed for a custom foundation based on your soil composition. Depending upon where you'd like to build, it may not involve permitting at all. Once you're working through the permitting process, you can secure a delivery date through us by placing a 50% deposit.
Q. Can I build an Arched Cabin over a basement or on a concrete slab?
A. Yes and yes. We manufacture steel embeds to place in the top of the concrete before it's set to weld the Arched Cabin ribs to when the kit arrives. We can deliver those steel embeds to you with your Arched Cabin kit.
Q. What is your largest Arched Cabin?
A. Our largest Arched Cabin is 30 feet wide and 40 feet long, and is 1200 sq ft on the main floor. If you add a full second story, you can gain another ~800+/- sq ft on the second floor.
Q. Do you have any Arched Cabins close to me that I can see in person?
A. We have Arched Cabins built in many states, primarily as homes for our clients. Some clients are willing to open their homes to visitors wishing to tour through an Arched Cabin, and we're grateful for their willingness to talk to others about their Arched Cabin build and experience. We have Arched Cabins in Cypress, TX that are available to tour by appointment with a company representative as well. Several of our customers have used Arched Cabins for investment properties and offer rentals through their websites or AirBnB as well. Please contact us via email to set up a tour!
Q. Are you continuing your distributor program?
A. No. We no longer have distributors and all of our Arched Cabins are sold through our Cypress, TX headquarters, where we manufacture all of our Arched Cabins kits.
Q. Can I install windows or doors in the arched sides of the Arched Cabin?
A. Skylights and windows can be installed in the sides of the Arched Cabin with some custom fabrication required by your contractor. Steel ribs run every 2 feet underneath the metal roofing panels, and to keep the Arched Cabin structurally sound we don't recommend cutting into the ribs to place a window or skylight in unless you have it engineered specifically for your purpose. If you do want to install a larger window, door, or design a bump-out on the arched walls, the structural steel will need to be heavily reinforced to ensure the structure remains sound. We recommend working with our engineering team to make sure the cabin remains structurally sound if you plan on doing this.
Want to learn more? Contact us at ArchedCabinshq@gmail.com and we'd be happy to answer your questions!