A full range of do it yourself, affordable homes, cabins, cottages, barns and garages-since 1970. Most models can be customized to meet your requirements.

Pre-cut, easy to handle individual components, unlike other kit buildings. No cranes, lifts or power tools are required. Kits arrive ready to assemble, accompanied by a detailed, easy to follow Construction Manual.

Engineered and designed for assembly, in 3 to 15 days for most models, by people with no building experience. Free customer support is available before, during and after construction.

Shelter-Kit's frame designs allow for a wide range of floor plans, window & door placement, etc. In most cases, interior walls are not required.

Available for all 50 states, Canada, and internationally

Please contact us about your building needs. We will be glad to help you select the right model, floor plan and custom features.


Cape Style Barn-Houses

Cape Style Barn-House Kits

The Barn-House is our most traditional looking home. Featuring two-story post & beam frames, they provide a great deal of flexibility in size, floorplans, and door and window placement. Shelter-KitŪ Barn-House kits are available in sizes ranging from 880 to 2,500 square feet and up, and can be designed in a variety of configurations, including Tees and Ells. They are available with loft floor openings, dormers, other siding options and many different windows and doors.

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Expandable Lofthouses

Post and Beam Lofthouse Kits

Post & Beam Lofthouses are affordable two-story, gable roof homes. Like our other products, Lofthouses are available in a range of sizes, and offer a great deal of flexibility in floorplans and door and window placement. They can be expanded at any time by adding Shelter-KitŪ Decks, Porches, one-story Lean-Tos, and two-story Extensions in 8-foot increments. Lofthouses are used as primary and vacation homes.

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Unit One Cabins and Houses

Unit One Cabin Kits

Unit One Cabins have been in production since 1970. Packaged and delivered in manageably-sized bundles, they are ideal for assembly on remote sites. Though individually compact, Unit Ones can be seamlessly expanded in any direction at any time by adding Shelter-KitŪ Decks, Porches, Enclosed Porches, and additional Unit Ones. Unit One Cabins are used as studios, workshops, camps, and primary and vacation homes.

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Barns, Garages, and Workshops

Barn Kits and Garage Kits

Barn Kits and Garage Kits are classic in style and extremely versatile. Our two-story post & beam kits are available in sizes ranging from 16' x 16' to 26' x 64'. Each is designed with a spacious loft area on the second story. Our customers have used Shelter-KitŪ Barns for a variety of purposes, from working barns and run-in sheds, to guest houses, poolhouses, and retail shops.

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