The Mountaineer Cabin Kit

The Mountaineer expands the Q Cabin concept into more of a micro house than a cabin.  At 970 square feet it is the largest of the Q Cabin models.  The Mountaineer provides 2 large bedrooms, 1 and ½ bathrooms with laundry, a large great room and dining area.  The 8 foot by 8 foot roll up glass door promotes interaction with the outdoors opening the main space to nature.  This unique feature allows the Mini to convert to a storage garage when not occupied.   Pull boats, four wheelers, bikes, patio furniture and all the rest of your toys inside for safe keeping while you’re gone.   The private perch adjacent to the loft bedroom is the perfect place to relax and gaze at your view.

The Mountaineer can be equipped as an “off the grid” cabin.  Solar power provides electricity, heat, and hot water.  Your particular site will determine the performance of these systems, but most will experience the joy of not having an electric or heating bill.  These systems will keep your Q safe and warm, even when you are not there.  No frozen pipes or winterizing.  The optional Q Monitor allows the cabin to be monitored and manipulated from a remote location using your cell phone or computer.

The kitchen was designed for ease of use and durability.  The kitchen features solid surface counters, stainless steel sink, and “off grid” capable appliances.  The bathroom features brushed nickel fixtures and one piece acrylic shower.  Both the kitchen and the bathroom have sturdy easy cleaning details.

The finishes both inside and outside were designed for low maintenance and pleasing aesthetics.  The interior walls are skinned in a combination of reclaimed wood and burlap.  The floors are concrete, and can be heated by radiant piping under the slab.  Lofts are finished in hardwood.  There is no paint inside or outside your Q.  Wood surfaces are prefinished in water based clear finishes or left natural.  The loft space is protected by a stainless steel cable rail system with steel uprights and a wood handrail and top cap.  The exterior finishes are manufactured stone siding panels, corrugated metal siding with either a clear or corten finish, pre-stained lap siding, and details in wood, aluminum and concrete.

The structure of the Q system is meant to last a lifetime.  The Quonset sections are roll formed galvalume with a 25 year warranty from the manufacturer.  The sidewalls are structural insulated panels (SIPs).  Heavy snow load conditions can be resolved with our snow load package.