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   [email protected] | Jun 19, 2012 07:13pm | #1

   Yes you can build sloped walls,

   But, they should be engineered, becasue they will need sealed drawings to get past the building dept. 

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   DanH | Jun 19, 2012 08:52pm | #2

   You can either install posts to support the structure and then apply sloping walls, or build the sloping walls.  The sloping walls would be essentially like standard framed walls, the only trick is figuring out the angles where things come together.  Actually strronger than a rectangular structure.

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   florida | Jun 19, 2012 09:09pm | #3

   I'd build the angle in as I framed. Assuming you're building just what you pictured figure out your base size then cut each bottom plate to fit one side and make a 30 degree angle cut on each end. Firgure your top plate sizes and do the same thing. You'll have to cut an angle on the top and bottom of each stud then align the end studs on each plate to the 30 degree angle. Stand each section up one at a time, put a brace under each one until they're all in place then the structure will hold itself up just fine. I've built a lot of A frame houses the same way. It's really not much harder then straight walls. Post some pictures when you get done. I grew up just ablock away from a home built windmill built just like that.