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Oban
A minimalist cabin in the woods!
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!
Oban
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.
Oban Style Guide
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Bala Bunkie
Bala Bunkie Cabins
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"Our Bala Bunkie is a crowd favorite. 230 sq ft of space with a 100 sq ft footprint. Tons of space and generally no permit required!"
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Nomad
Nomad Cabins
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"The Nomad bunkie features a generous loft space and double-height ceiling, providing plenty of extra space and natural light to enjoy."
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Oban
Oban Cabins
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"With its crisp lines, modern windows and doors, and no extra bulk, the Oban is our perfect cabin in the woods!"
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Mini Oban
Mini Oban Cabins
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"The Mini Oban works perfectly as a home office, art studio, workshop space, or anything in between."
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Glen Echo
Glen Echo Cabins
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"With it's steep pitch and front overhang, the Glen Echo is bright and spacious, great as a guest house or a relaxing backyard getaway. "
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Canmore
Canmore Cabins
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"The Canmore cabin brings rustic character to your cottage property or backyard. Great as a guest house or storage space, it is one of our most popular prefab cabins."
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Sonoma
Sonoma Cabins
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"The versatile Sonoma cabin is perfect as a cottage bunkie, granny flat or tiny home. Whatever you call it, with its spacious hip roof design and optional porch package."
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Cheyenne
Cheyenne Cabins
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"The overhanging gable roof of the Cheyenne cabin kit provides extra space for storage or sleeping under the soaring ceiling. "
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Kepler Creek
Kepler Creek Cabins
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"Fall in love with the charming style of the Kepler Creek cabin, a design you can make your own in our customer design center."
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Mountain Brook
Mountain Brook Cabins
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"Our Mountain Brook log cabin is a favorite amongst cottagers, as the gable roof makes for an ideal loft space for sleep or storage. "
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Breckenridge
Breckenridge Cabins
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"The Breckenridge is one of our small cabin kits that can be enjoyed year round. Great as a guest house, the Breckenridge boasts tiny cottage charm and style."
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Invermere
Invermere Cabins
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"The Inveremere cabin features a stylish 10/12 roof pitch and a large loft space for storage or sleep. The covered porch creates a lovely space for relaxing in the shade."
Oban specifications
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The Oban’s charmingly Nordic design speaks through clean lines, simple shapes, and thoughtfully paired raw materials. With its strong vertical presence, the Oban’s striking exterior marries warm wood finishes with cool metal accents for an effect that’s fresh, modern, and inviting. Vaulted ceilings and ample windows create a bright, airy interior, while an open loft maximizes usable space.
Find all the details you’ll need to know about our Oban in these style tabs.
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12' x 16' Oban
Sleek, modern design
Flush, trim-free window and door settings and minimal overhang
Steep gable roof (10/12 pitch)
Premium STK Western Red Cedar siding with stainless steel fasteners
Cathedral ceiling (10’ overall wall height)
Open loft with pine railing, T&G pine flooring, and ship’s ladder for access
Full 2-year warranty on materials and craftsmanship!
Features:
Galvanized steel roofing
4 x 6 exposed Douglas fir rafters
Clear cedar siding (thin, modern nickel gap or v-joint profiles)
Pine T&G or cedar channel interior cladding
Modern vinyl sliding doors and windows
Maintenance-free Canexel siding in a variety of colours
Maintenance-free Siparila wood siding in six natural tones
Popular Options & Upgrades:
Available Oban Sizes
The Oban is offered in sizes starting at 104 ft². If you don’t see the size you’re looking for in the price list, please contact us.
Oban Interior
Below are some Oban interiors to help you envision your main floor and loft space. Click the images to learn more about the options and upgrades featured. For more ideas and photos, visit our Interiors page.
Floor Plans
Feeling inspired? Get creative with this fun, simple layout tool for planning your interior.Or, download graph paper and plan your space the old fashioned way.
Ground Floor
Loft
Sample 12' x 16' Oban Floorplans
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3D Tour of a Oban
View a 3D tour of a 12' x 16' Oban in a forest setting. This minimalist building features crisp lines, modern windows and doors, a cathedral ceiling, 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.
Oban video tour
Assembling
Level of Difficulty:
The Oban requires some skill to install: if you have rough and finish carpentry experience, you may be able to navigate this project with our detailed instructions and easily accessible online and telephone assembly support.
* photos and renderings illustrate a combination of standard features and construction/material upgrades; see style tabs for detailed product specifications
details & specs
Oban Dimensions
| A | B |
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| BUILDING DEPTH | BUILDING HEIGHT |
| 10' | 14' - 7" |
| 12' | 15' - 5" |
| 14' | 16' - 3" |
| 16' | 17' - 1" |
| 18' | 17' - 11" |
* Wider than 18' would require special engineering
| C | WALL HEIGHT | 10' |
| D | HEADROOM UNDER LOFT | 6' - 11" |
| E | MIN LOFT HEADROOM | 2' - 7" |
| F | MAX LOFT HEADROOM | 6' - 6 1/2" |
| G | OVERHANG | 2 1/2" |
| H | PITCH | 10:12 |
READING THE DRAWING
Use the diagram and corresponding table to get a sense for the size of your Summerwood building.
Most dimensions are approximate:
building depth and length are measured from the outside of the floor and wall framing (siding, sheathing, and trim aren't included)
→ for true exterior dimensions, add the thickness of your chosen siding, sheathing (if applicable), and corner trim
→ for true interior dimensions, subtract the thickness of the wall framing (EG: 3 ½" for 2x4 walls)
building height is measured here from the underside of the bottom wall plate to the top of the ridge; it doesn't include the floor (if applicable), foundation, or roof finish, since these vary depending on your building's size
→ for your building's exact height from grade, talk to one of our design specialists
wall height is measured from the underside of the bottom plate to the top of the double top plate
Roof Framing Plan
The Oban features a gable roof, a relatively simple style to frame, sheath, and finish. Consult with your contractor or roofing company for the most effective ventilation system for your roof.
Roof framing plan for an Oban
Foundations
Choosing the right foundation will depend on your Oban’s size, location, and purpose. Steep grades or rocky terrain may call for poured footings, while concrete pads are ideal for flatter surfaces and larger cabins.
Visit our Foundations page for more details, or contact one of our design specialists for assistance.
Oban foundation
Materials
Summerwood buildings are constructed with style and longevity in mind. Like all our designs, the Oban is a fantastic display of premium grade materials chosen for their beauty, durability, and environmental friendliness.
| item | material | dimension | notes |
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| beams | pressure treated | 3-ply 2x8 - 2x12 | underside of floor framing |
| joists | pressure treated | 2x6 - 2x8 | 16" on center |
| sheathing | t&g spruce | 5/8" | n/a |
| material options + upgrades | |||
| floor insulation | expanded polystyrene | 5 1/2" | within floor cavities |
| flooring | t&g white pine | 1x6 | n/a |
| item | material | dimension | notes |
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| joists | spruce | 2x6 - 2x8 | 16" on center |
| flooring | t&g white pine | 1x6 | n/a |
| material options + upgrades | |||
| joists | cedar | 2x6 - 2x8 | 16" on center |
| item | material | dimension | notes |
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| wall plates | spruce | 2x6 | bottom, top, double top |
| wall studs | spruce | 2x6 | 16" on center |
| exterior siding | stk cedar channel (shiplap) | 1x8 | horizontal |
| enhanced siding package | plywood + typar | 1/2" | wall sheathing & building wrap |
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| exterior siding | stk cedar channel (shiplap) | 1x8 | vertical |
| clear cedar t&g v-joint | 1x4 or 1x6 | horizontal or vertical | |
| clear cedar t&g nickel gap | 1x4 | vertical installation only | |
| canexel | 7/16x12 | maintenance-free; various colors | |
| siparila wood | 1x6 | maintenance-free; 6 natural tones | |
| interior siding | pine t&g | 1x6 | n/a |
| cedar channel | 1x6 | n/a | |
| item | material | dimension | notes |
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| rafters | spruce | 2x6 - 2x10 | 24" on center maximum |
| sheathing | osb | 7/16" | n/a |
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| roof boards | cedar | 1x6 - 1x8 | n/a |
| rafters | cedar | 2x6 - 2x10 | n/a |
| item | material | dimension | notes |
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| soffit | stk cedar channel | 1x8 | n/a |
| fascia + corner boards | stk cedar | varies | n/a |
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| soffit | clear cedar t&g v-joint | 1x6 | n/a |
| fascia + corner boards | clear cedar | varies | n/a |
| versatex (white) | varies | n/a | |
| siparila wood (black or white) | varies | n/a | |
Enhanced Siding Package (ESP)
Your Oban includes our enhanced siding package: a layer of sheathing (OSB or plywood) and building wrap (a breathable, water-resistant air barrier) between the siding and the wall framing that give the structure shear strength and act as an additional plane of protection against moisture.
Enhanced siding package upgrade
Popular upgrades
Interior Cedar Siding and Framing
The Oban can be customized with a wide array of interior finishes. Consider upgrading to cedar framing or adding pine or cedar cladding to your Oban’s walls and ceiling.
Finishing
Once your Oban is complete, there are even more ways you can tailor your interior to suit your taste and needs. See Interior Finishing for more information.
Insulation
Planning to use your Oban year-round? There are a number of methods for insulating your building to provide enjoyment all year long. Ask one of our design specialists for more information.
Electrical
The inside of your Oban is ready to accommodate wiring for lighting, outlets, heating equipment, and anything else you have in mind. Once the installation is complete and before finishing your interior, simply have an electrician come in and do their thing.
Plumbing
Provided you have a water source nearby, your Oban can be plumbed with sinks and taps. If you have something a little more elaborate in mind, like a shower or toilet, make sure it’s coordinated with the installation of your concrete pad and cabin.
pricing
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.
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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