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Cabins
Canmore
Inspired by the Canadian Rockies - at home anywhere.
The Canmore cabin designs’ name comes from the settlement in Canada’s breathtakingly beautiful Rocky Mountains. Its style is evocative of the cabins built by the area’s first pioneering settlers. The overhanging roof provides protection from the weather while adding rustic character. The loft provides loads of storage space and sleeping room. The cedar porch needs nothing more than a rocking chair and a good book to achieve perfection. Check out more of our Canmore favourites or make it your own in our Custom Design Center!
overview
The rustic charm and functional convenience of our Canmore prefab cabin make it one of our most popular. The high walls and gable roof provide a spacious interior while the roof overhang creates loft space up top and a handy deck below.
Find all the details you need to know about our Canmore prefab cabin in these style tabs.
Features
- Spacious overhang creates handy loft space.- Standard eight-foot walls; plenty of storage and headroom.- Cedar porch adds charm and style.
- Solidly built with Spruce SPF 2 x 4 framing materials (2 x 6 over 108 sq. ft,) and beautiful Western red cedar channel siding and trim.
- Optional maintenance free Canexel siding in a variety of vibrant colours.
Popular options:
- Variety of Dormer styles
- Vinyl windows and doors
- Extra overhang and wall height
- Partitioning walls
- Steeper roof pitch
- Finished Pine floors
- Enhanced Siding Package (ESP) for protection against moisture & the elements
- Single and double cedar French doors
Floor plans
Below are a few sample floorplans that shows the popular options associated with Canmore cabins.For more ideas and photos please visit Interiors under inspiration.
Popular cabin floor configurations
Try this Floor Planner Tool to design your own Canmore space and share as you likeYou may also download graph paper and print out a few sheets to help designing your own space!
Available Canmore prefab cabin sizes
The Canmore cabin is offered in sizes ranging from 100 sq.ft to 400 sq.ft
If you cannot find your size please contact us.
Assembly
Level of Difficulty:
The Canmore cabin building 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 Canmore building being assembled.
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Foundation for a Canmore building
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![Wall framing Canmore prefab cabin]()
Wall framing install
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![Enhanced siding package Canmore prefab cabin]()
Enhanced siding package upgrade
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![Cedar log siding Canmore prefab cabin]()
Cedar log siding install
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Completed Canmore prefab cabin (click image for more details)
details & specs
Canmore Prefab Cabin Dimensions
| A | B | C | D | E | F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BUILDING DEPTH | INTERIOR DEPTH | PORCH DEPTH | BUILDING HEIGHT | WALL HEIGHT | ROOF HEIGHT |
| 10' | 6' - 0" | 4' - 0" | 12' - 4 5/8" | 8' - 1 1/8" | 3' - 7 7/8" |
| 12' | 8' - 0" | 4' - 0" | 13' - 0" | 8' - 1 1/8" | 4' - 3 1/4" |
| 14' | 10' - 0" | 4' - 0" | 13' - 7 1/2" | 8' - 1 1/8" | 4' - 10 3/4" |
| 16' | 12' - 0" | 4' - 0" | 14' - 3 1/4" | 8' - 1 1/8" | 5' - 6 1/2" |
| 18' | 14' - 0" | 4' - 0" | 15' - 0 1/2" | 8' - 1 1/8" | 6' - 2" |
| 20' | 16' - 0" | 4' - 0" | 15' - 7 7/8" | 8' - 1 1/8" | 6' - 9 3/8" |
| 22' | 18' - 0" | 4' - 0" | 16' - 3 3/8" | 8' - 1 1/8" | 7' - 4 7/8" |
| 24' | 20' - 0" | 4' - 0" | 16' - 10 7/8" | 8' - 1 1/8" | 8' - 0 3/8" |
| 26' | 22' - 0" | 4' - 0" | 17' - 6 1/4" | 8' - 1 1/8" | 8' - 7 3/4" |
| 28' | 24' - 0" | 4' - 0" | 18' - 2 1/8" | 8' - 1 1/8" | 9' - 3 5/8" |
Our measurements (i.e. 12ft. x 20ft.) are taken from the outside of the 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
Canmore wall plan detail
Our cabin walls are assembled with 2x4 spruce wall studs (2x6 over 100 sq. ft.) for added strength and durability.
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 Canmore cabin building, please do not hesitate to ask us, we are here to help.
Roof Framing Plan
Canmore cabins are built with gable roofs, featuring a continuous ridge with two sides sloping from the center toward the walls. This roof design makes it ideal for those looking for extra headroom to add a loft studio for extra storage or living space.
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 of a Canmore 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.
Canmore roof overhang detail
Foundations
Although the Canmore cabin is well suited for a cottage patio stone or traditional patio stone foundation, depending on terrain, gradient or application, you may require more advanced foundation options. For example, Sonotube footings are ideal for situations where you’re faced with steep grades or rocky terrain, whereas concrete pad is ideal for flatter surfaces and larger cabins.
Visit our Foundations page for more details.
Canmore foundation
Materials
All Summerwood prefabricated cabins are engineered to last a lifetime. We buy the very best materials on the market, chosen for their aesthetic appeal, durability, and environmental acceptance. Our cabins are designed with style and longevity in mind. The materials they are comprised of contribute greatly to these ideals.
| item | material | dimension | notes |
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| runners | pressure treated | 2x6 | underside of floor framing |
| joists | pressure treated | 2x6 - 2x8 | 16" on center |
| joists (porch) | pressure treated | 2x4 - 2x6 | 16" on center |
| sheathing | spruce | 48" x 96" x 5/8" | tongue & groove |
| floor boards | cedar | 2x6 | N/A |
| material upgrades | |||
| floor insulation | expanded polystyrene | 3 1/2" & 5 1/2" | within floor cavities |
| pine flooring | white pine | 1x6 | tongue & groove |
| item | material | dimension | notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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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| clear t&g cedar siding | canexel | 1x8 | studs & plates |
| interior cedar siding | cedar | 2x4 - 2x6 | studs & plates |
| esu1b | 1/2" ply + 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 joists | spruce | 2x4 - 2x10 | ceiling framing |
| rafters | spruce | 2x4 - 2x10 | 24" on center maximum |
| ridge board | spruce | 2x6 - 2x10 | n/a |
| sheathing | osb | 48" x 96" x 7/16" | n/a |
| material upgrades | |||
| 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 |
| material upgrades | |||
| maintenance free trim | versatex | 1x4 - 1x8 | corners, soffit, fascia |
Popular upgrades
Enhanced Siding Package
If you are thinking of adding insulation to your building, 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. The ESP upgrade also provides additional barrier against the elements allowing the Canmore to be a four season building.
Enhanced siding package upgrade
Insulation Materials
When deciding to insulate your Canmore cabin you have a few options to choose from. Summerwood uses foam boards insulation for its structures. This type of insulation can be used to insulate any part of the cabin from floor to roof. Other commonly used styles of insulation are Batts and Spray foam insulation. Batts are easy to handle fiberglass sections while Spray foam is slightly more advanced and ideal for sealing around awkward spaces and smaller cracks. With these three options you are sure to have an all year round cabin.
Loft Space
If you choose to add loft space, there are a few ways of creating the space you need. One popular option is to add Dormers. This feature gives you the ability to increase headroom without changing the height of your building. The other alternative is to get a steeper roof by increasing your roof pitch in the loft space. Instead of changing your roof design, you can also increase the wall height of your Canmore cabin, which will allow you to lower the loft floor to increase head room above.
One more thing to consider is how to access your loft and if you have enough space to place a ladder. You have the option of getting a lean-to-ladder or a drop-down ladder. With these options you need to ensure that ladders are positioned in line with the direction of the roof framing to allow for easy access to your loft.
Loft space in a Cabin with a Dormer
Interior Cedar Siding and Framing
The Canmore cabin 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.
Cedar siding choices for a Canmore building
Extra Overhang
The Canmore style roof features a 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”)].
Canmore extra overhang drawing & building
Finishing
Once your Canmore cabin is completed, there are a few things you can do on the inside to add to the comfort and enjoyment of your new Summerwood building.
Please see Interior Finishing under Advice for more information
Insulation
If you plan to heat your Canmore cabin, insulation may be added either at purchase or after-the-fact if you decide to do it later. The walls and roof are constructed in such a way that adding insulation either as an option or on your own is quite simple to do. If you’re thinking of using your cabin all year round, then insulating it is the way to go.
Insulation for a Canmore cabin
Electrical
The inside of our cabin styles are left exposed to easily accommodate wiring for lighting, outlets, heating equipment, whatever you have in mind. Once the installation is complete and before finishing your interior, simply have an electrician come and do his thing.
Electrical configuration option
Plumbing
Provided you have a water source nearby, your Canmore cabin pipes can be run for sinks and taps. If you have something a little more elaborate in mind like a shower or toilet, best to make sure it is coordinated with the concrete pad and installation of the cabin.
Canmore cabin bathroom configuration
pricing
Visit "options and accessories" for detail and pricing of our accessories.
Find below pricing for all of the Canmore 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.
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