Hiring a contractor
If you feel you may want assistance with assembling your Oban, check out our hire a contractor page.
The Oban is a minimalist, Nordic cabin that emanates peace and quiet. It’s our perfect cabin in the woods. With crisp lines, modern windows and doors, and no extra bulk, the Oban is as fresh as the air you’ll breathe at your cabin getaway!
With a tall gable roof and plenty of loft space, the Oban is the modern, Nordic cabin you’ve been looking for. Its strong vertical presence, natural wood materials, and crisp metal accents blend seamlessly between the trees of any wooded oasis.
With its mix of rich wood materials and sleek metal accents, The Oban integrates seamlessly into its surrounding landscape. By creating seamless, flush lines between walls, windows, doors and even the roof, the Oban boasts a modern, Nordic charm. The loft space, abundance of windows and tall gable roof provide ample interior space and light to enjoy. Stylish windows and doors act as accent pieces to create compelling, dynamic façades.
Find all the details you’ll need to know about our Oban in these style tabs.
Premium Western Red Cedar siding
Tall, steeply sloped, Nordic 10/12 gable roof
Loft space and double height ceiling
Flush, trim-free window and door settings
Stainless steel nails
Enhanced siding package
Engineered beams
Tongue and groove pine wood loft flooring
Ship’s ladder for loft access
Pine loft railing
The Oban collection offers many options and upgrades that are unique to this style.
Sleek corrugated galvanized steel roofing
Thin, modern slat cedar siding
Tongue and groove pine wood interiors
Modern vinyl sliding doors and windows
Front porch
Maintenance-free Canexel siding in a variety of vibrant colours
Below is an Oban cabin style floorplan to get you started. For more ideas and photos please visit Interiors under inspiration.
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!
Below are some Oban interiors for inspiration to help you plan your main floor and loft space. For more ideas and photos please visit our Interiors page.
The product featured is an Oban cabin in a forest setting. This minimalist cabin features crisp lines, modern windows and doors, double height ceilings, beautiful pine interiors, a cozy loft space, and a ship’s ladder for loft access.
Visit our 3D Tours page to see all the Summerwood Styles.
The Oban is offered in sizes starting at 104 ft². If you cannot find your desired size in the price list, please contact us.
With high walls and ceilings, the Oban is one of our more complicated buildings to assemble. If you have prior woodworking experience, you will be able to navigate this project with our supporting instructions and diagrams just fine. It is recommended to use a contractor otherwise.
If you feel you may want assistance with assembling your Oban, check out our hire a contractor page.
Our measurements (i.e. 4ft. x 10ft.) 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 2 x 4 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.
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 Oban cabin building, please do not hesitate to ask us, we're here to help.
In strong competition with hip roofing, gable roofing is up there for the most popular roofing style. Gable Roofs feature a continuous ridge, with two sides sloping from the center toward the walls of the structure.
Gable roofs are generally 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.
Due to its high walls, a more advanced foundation is recommended for the Oban. A concrete pad is ideal for this cabin style, with Sonotube footings being recommended for situations where you’re faced with steep grades or rocky terrain.
Visit our foundations page for more details or contact one of our design specialists for assistance.
Like all Summerwood designs, the contemporary Oban cabin 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 cabins as well. All of our buildings are designed with style and longevity in mind.
item | material | dimension | notes |
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runners | pressure treated | 2 x 6 | underside of floor framing |
joists | pressure treated | 2 x 4 - 2 x 8 | 16" on center |
sheathing | spruce | 48" x 96" x 5/8" | tongue & groove |
material upgrades | |||
floor insulation | expanded polystyrene | 3 1/2" & 5 1/2" | within floor cavities |
pine flooring | white pine | 1 x 6 | tongue & groove |
item | material | dimension | notes |
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wall plates | spruce | 2 x 4 - 2 x 6 | bottom, top, double top |
wall studs | spruce | 2 x 4 - 2 x 6 | 16" on center |
siding | cedar channel | 1 x 8 | standard horizontal siding |
material upgrades | |||
clear t&g cedar siding | canexel | 1 x 8 | studs & plates |
interior cedar siding | cedar | 2 x 4 - 2 x 6 | 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 | 2 x 4 - 2 x 10 | ceiling framing |
rafters | spruce | 2 x 4 - 2 x 10 | 24" on center maximum |
hub | spruce | 6 x 6 | octangonal center member |
sheathing | osb | 48" x 96" x 7/16" | n/a |
material upgrades | |||
cedar roof boards | cedar | 1 x 6 - 1 x 8 | n/a |
cedar rafters | cedar | 2 x 6 - 2 x 12 | 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 | 1 x 6 - 1 x 8 | corners, soffit, fascia |
material upgrades | |||
maintenance free trim | versatex | 1 x 4 - 1 x 8 | corners, soffit, fascia |
With a layer of sheathing (OSB or plywood) and house wrap (Typar and optional HomeSlicker), our Enhanced Siding Package provides a moisture barrier for your structure.
The Oban 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.
Once your modern Oban cabin is complete, there are a few things you can do on the inside to add to the comfort and enjoyment of your new Summerwood design. Please see Interior Finishing under Advice for more information.
If you plan to heat your Oban 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 Oban all year round, then insulating it is the way to go.
The inside of our modern Oban cabin is deliberately left exposed to 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.
Provided you have a water source nearby, your Oban 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.
Visit "options and accessories" for detail and pricing of our accessories.
Find below pricing for all of the Oban sizes that we have built so far. Don't see your size? Ask us and we will provide you with a quote.
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.
Our seasoned designers would love to help you find your ideal design.
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