Hiring a contractor
Our Palmerston workshop buildings are relatively easy to assemble however if you feel that you may want some assistance check out our hire a contractor page.
Workshops
Palmerston
Stylish and timeless, elegance at its best.
The Palmerston workshop design is a favorite among handy men and women. The useful gable roof design adds many storage possibilities, using the Palmerston truss system. You’ll feel right at home with this classic workshop model. The classic style and many creative design options make this a design to be admired. See more and browse our favourites or get started and make it your own in our Custom Design Center.
Palmerston specifications
overview
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Our classic Palmerston home workshop with its gable roof, is one of the preferred workspaces for DIY enthusiasts. View more about pricing and your Palmerston home workshop in these style tabs.
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Features
- Characterized by a spacious gable roofline. - Plenty of storage space. - Ideal for your tools and working on projects.
Popular options:
- Ancient flower boxes
- Bar windows
- Cedar shingles
- Storm shutters
- Full length windows
- Extra overhang
- Single dutch door
- Double doors
Floor plans
Below are a few sample Palmerston workshop design floorplans to get you started.For more ideas and photos please visit Interiors under inspiration.
Palmerston floor plans configurations
Try this Floor Planner Tool to design your own space and share as you like. You may also download graph paper and print out a few sheets to help designing your own space!
Available Palmerston home workshop sizes
Palmerston have sizes ranging from 35 sq.ft to 252 sq.ft
If you cannot find your size please contact us.
Assembly
Level of Difficulty:
Like all of our buildings, our Palmerston workshop includes easy-to-follow instructions, diagrams, and assembly videos that will help you through the process.
Below is a series of photos showing one of our Palmerston home workshop buildings being assembled.
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Levelling the site for your Palmerston home workshop
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Sub-floor installation for a Palmerston
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Palmerston workshop wall frame install
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Complete wall frame installation for a Palmerston building
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Finished Palmerston home workshop (click image for more details)
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3D Video Tour of a Palmerston home workshop building
The product featured is a Palmerston in a poolside setting with the following options: Opening windows, standard single door, a screen kit.
Visit our 3D Tours page to see all the Summerwood Styles.
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Palmerston workshop video tour
details & specs
Palmerston Home Workshop Dimensions
| A | B | C | D | E |
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| BUILDING DEPTH | BUILDING HEIGHT | FLOOR HEIGHT | WALL HEIGHT | ROOF HEIGHT |
| 4' | 8' - 4 1/8" | 5 5/8" | 6' - 4 1/2" | 1' 6" |
| 6' | 8' - 11 1/2" | 5 5/8" | 6' - 4 1/2" | 2' - 1 3/8" |
| 8' | 10' - 2 3/8" | 7 5/8" | 6' - 10 1/2" | 2' - 8 1/4" |
| 10' | 10' - 9 3/8" | 7 5/8" | 6' - 10 1/2" | 3' - 3 1/4" |
| 12' | 11' - 4 1/4" | 7 5/8" | 6' - 10 1/2" | 3' - 10 1/8" |
| 14' | 11' - 11 1/4" | 7 5/8" | 6' - 10 1/2" | 4' - 5 1/8" |
| 16' | 12' - 8 1/4" | 8 3/8" | 6' - 10 1/2" | 5' - 1/8" |
| 18' | 13' - 3 1/2" | 8 3/8" | 6' - 10 1/2" | 5' - 7 3/8" |
| 20' | 13' - 10 3/8" | 8 3/8" | 6' - 10 1/2" | 6' - 2 1/4" |
| 22' | 14' - 5 3/8" | 8 3/8" | 6' - 10 1/2" | 6' - 9 1/4" |
| 24' | 15' - 3/8" | 8 3/8" | 6' - 10 1/2" | 7' - 4 1/4" |
| 26' | 15' - 7 1/4" | 8 3/8" | 6' - 10 1/2" | 7' - 11 1/4" |
| 28' | 16' - 2 1/4" | 8 3/8" | 6' - 10 1/2" | 8' - 6 1/8" |
Our measurements (i.e. 8ft. x 12ft.) are taken from the outside of the floor & wall framing, therefore, they don't include the siding, and/or sheathing.
For true interior measurements, subtract the thickness of the wall framing; 3 ½” for 2x4 walls, and 5 ½” for 2x6 walls. Note: 2 x 4 is actually 1 ½” x 3 ½” and 2 x 6 is actually 1 ½” x 5 ½” due to the properties of "finished” lumber.
Wall Plan
Wall plan drawing for a Palmerston building
For true exterior dimensions, add the siding, sheathing (if applicable), and corner trim pieces. The Canexel siding is 3/8" thick, the cedar siding is 3/4" thick and the log siding is 1 1/2" thick. The wall sheathing varies from 7/16” to 3/4”. The corner trim is 3/4".
If you have any other questions pertaining to the size of your Palmerston home workshop building, please do not hesitate to ask us, we're here to help.
Roof Framing Plan
In strong competition with hip roofing, gable roofing is up there for the most popular roofing style. Common in Palmerston workshops are gable roofs, which typically features a continuous ridge, with two sides sloping from the center toward the walls of the structure. .
Gable roofs are much easier to frame, sheath, and finish, giving the vertical wall component of a gable roof its style, known as “gable ends”.
Ventilation is easy to install. Due to its geometry and access to gable ends, roof vents can be placed on the gable ends rather than the roof itself. Consult with your contractor or roofing company, for the most effective ventilation system for your roof.
Roof framing drawing for a Palmerston building
Overhang Detail
Soffits are the cedar trim pieces that are attached to the underside of the rafter ends. Fascia is typically the cedar 1x4 that’s used to cover the rafter tips and provide a nice straight level line for the bottom of your roof.
Palmerston workshop overhang detail
Foundation
The Palmerston style is well suited for a traditional patio stone foundation. A concrete pad is also ideal for poolside applications.
Visit Foundations Page for detail.
Palmerston workshop building foundation
Materials
Like all summerwood designs, the Palmerston home workshop is a fantastic display of premium grade materials coming together for any your outdoor needs. Our materials are chosen for their aesthetic appeal, durability, and environmental friendliness. Construction is engineered for garages and cabins, but ideally suited for storage sheds and pool cabanas as well.
| item | material | dimension | notes |
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| runners | pressure treated | 2x6 | underside of floor framing |
| joists | pressure treated | 2x4 - 2x8 | 16" on center |
| sheathing | spruce | 48" x 96" x 5/8" | tongue & groove |
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| floor insulation | expanded polystyrene | 3 1/2" & 5 1/2" | within floor cavities |
| pine flooring | white pine | 1x6 | tongue & groove |
| item | material | dimension | notes |
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| wall plates | spruce | 2x4 - 2x6 | bottom, top, double top |
| wall studs | spruce | 2x4 - 2x6 | 16" on center |
| siding | cedar channel | 1x8 | standard horizontal siding |
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| canexel siding | canexel | 1x8 | studs & plates |
| cedar wall framing | cedar | 2x8 - 2x6 | studs & plates |
| esu1a | osb + typar | n/a | wall sheathing & building wrap |
| wall insulation | expanded polystyrene | 3 1/2" & 5 1/2" | within wall cavities |
| item | material | dimension | notes |
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| ceiling | spruce | 2x4 - 2x10 | ceiling framing |
| rafters | spruce | 2x4 - 2x10 | 24" on center maximum |
| ridge board | spruce | 2x4 - 2x10 | n/a |
| sheathing | osb | 48" x 96" x 7/16" | n/a |
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| cedar roof boards | cedar | 1x6 - 1x8 | n/a |
| cedar rafters | cedar | 2x6 - 2x12 | n/a |
| roof insulation | expanded polystyrene | 3 1/2" & 5 1/2" | on roof surface |
| item | material | dimension | notes |
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| cedar trim | cedar | 1x6 - 1x8 | corners, soffit, fascia |
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| maintenance free trim | versatex | 1x4 - 1x8 | corners, soffit, fascia |
Popular upgrades
Enhanced Siding Package
If you are thinking of adding insulation, consider adding one of our "enhanced siding packages". It's a layer of sheathing (OSB or plywood) and house wrap (Typar and optional HomeSlicker) that provides a moisture barrier to your structure.
Enhanced siding package upgrade
Interior Cedar Siding and Framing
The Palmerston style allows for a wide array of interior finishes. Our cedar siding or framing interior upgrade can be incorporated on the walls and/or ceiling, providing a warm rustic feel.
Interior cedar siding choices for a Palmerston home workshop
Roof Dormer
Below is a drawing for a dormer trim on a Palmerston studio. Dormers may vary in sizes and material, but the construction procedure remains the same.
Roof dormer detail & Palmerston building with a dormer
Extra Overhang
The Palmerston style roof features a standard 6” overhang where the roof meets the walls. The overhang is trimmed out with a soffit and fascia board. Extra overhang is offered in increments of 6” (i.e +6 (12”), +12 (18”)).!
Extra overhang drawing detail & Palmerston with an extra overhang
Finishing
Once your Palmerston workshop building is complete, there are a few things you can do on the inside to add to the comfort and enjoyment of your new Summerwood Palmerston.
Please see Interior Finishing under Advice for more information
Insulation
Enjoy your Summerwood Palmerston home workshop in any season and remain comfortable by implementing insulation in the floor, walls, and/or roof.
Insulation material for a Palmerston building
Electrical
The inside of our Palmerston workshop are deliberately left exposed to accommodate various electrical applications.
Electrical configuration example
Plumbing
Often the Palmerston style is required to accommodate change rooms, bathroom or bar sinks.
Plumbing for a Palmerston workshop
pricing
Visit "options and accessories" for detail and pricing of our accessories.
Find below pricing for all of the Palmerston sizes that we have built so far. Don't see your size? Ask us and we will provide you with a quote.
Note that pricing below is for the base kit only. Doors, windows, and other options are à la cart so that you can customize to your hearts content.
Custom Designs
Summerwood will take your custom design and make it your own. If you have something different in mind, talk to one of our designers about bringing it to life.
