Hiring a contractor
Our Urban Garages are not an overly difficult design to assemble. If you feel like you might want some assistance though, check out our hire a contractor page for useful information and advice!
Urban Garage
Modern home for your car and so much more!
Most Summerwood garage kits are available in pre-cut and pre-assembled designs. Each kit contains the essential parts and plans you will need to build your structure. The Urban Studio garage design is one of our most chic designs, sure to bring bold style to any outdoor space. Get started on yours now!
Urban Garage
The Urban Garage is a popular design from our Modern Styles collection. Contemporary yet functional stylings built to the highest standard, our Modern Styles are perfect for anyone with a discerning taste for sleek, cutting edge design.
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Urban Garage
Urban Garage Garages
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"The Urban Garage is a charming garage choice, great for those who want unique style that is timeless."
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Highlands
Highlands Garages
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"Get a classic look with the Highlands garage kit. This garage kit is a roomy storage option whether it's used as a car port or when it's used as a workshop."
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Annex
Annex Garages
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"The Annex garage works perfectly in any urban setting like a laneway or typical driveway. "
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Alpine
Alpine Garages
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"The Alpine garage kit is the perfect choice for those who want a lot of storage space but don't want to sacrifice head-turning style."
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York
York Garages
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"The York garage is a favorite because its steep gable roof adds extra storage space and the beautiful windows let in tons of light. Create your own today! "
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Archer
Archer Garages
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"The Archer garage is simply classic with a generous size that perfectly complements any home and any use."
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Montcrest
Montcrest Garages
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"Get your dream garage with the Montcrest, a single door garage that brings old-school cool to any space."
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Bishop
Bishop Garages
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"If you're looking for garage ideas that boast both style and function, then look no further than the Bishop garage kit, a striking look from all angles."
Urban Garage specifications
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Stylish and practical our solid and well-designed modern Urban garage is ideal for those looking to turn their driveways into destinations. Find all of the details you need to know about our modern Urban garage here.
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![Modern Urban garage]()
Features
Contemporary rubberized flat roof design.
Standard eight-foot walls; plenty of storage and headroom.
Comes standard with our ESP – enhanced siding package - ensures building code compliance and offers protection to moisture and the elements.
Solidly built with Spruce SPF 2 x 6 studs. Beautiful Western red cedar channel siding or optional Canexel maintenance free siding in a variety of colors.
Sizes available for either one or two car garage are ideal to store boats, cars, all of your toys!
Popular options:
The Urban Garage collection offers many options and upgrades that are unique to this style.
8ft single garage
16ft double garage doors
Steel insulated garage doors
Clear Cedar
Vinyl casement windows
Single metal deluxe doors
Extra overhang or height
Canexel Siding
Floor plans
Below is a sample floor plan for a modern Urban garage to get you started.For more ideas and photos please visit Interiors under inspiration.
Urban garage floor plans
Try this Floor Planner Toolto design your own custom garage 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 Urban garage garage sizes
Urban garages have sizes ranging from 180 sq.ft. to 700 sq.ft.
If you cannot find your size please contact us.
Assembly
Level of Difficulty:
Our Urban modern garage kit is a bigger project than a basic shed but it's not overly complicated and follows the same construction technique. Like all Summerwood buildings, our Urban garage includes easy-to-follow instructions and diagrams as well as assembly videos and online and telephone support.
Below is a series of photos showing one of our Urban garage kits being assembled.
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Urban garage concrete pad foundation
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![Modern Urban garage Wall frame and insulation foam]()
Wall frame and insulation foam install
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![Modern Urban garage Roof frame]()
Roof frame assembly
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![Modern Urban garage Enhanced siding package and siding]()
Enhanced siding package and siding install
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Completed modern Urban garage (click image for more details)
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3D Video Tour of a Urban Building
The products featured is a 24ft. Urban garage with the following options: Opening windows and single garage door.
Visit our 3D Tours page to see all the Summerwood garage Styles.
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Urban Garage design video tour
details & specs
Urban Modern Garage Dimensions
Our measurements (i.e. 12ft. x 20ft.) 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 configuration with an enlarge detail for an Urban garage wall component
Our garage walls are assembled with 2x6 spruce wall studs 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 building, please do not hesitate to ask us, we're here to help.
Roof Framing Plan
In strong competition with hip roofing and gable roofing, are flat roofs. These roofs are common with Urban garage styles, being one of the easiest roofs to install and frame when compared to other roof styles.
Due to its geometry and low pitch, flat roofs do not always require vents. If vents are desired, they can be installed on the tallest wall or sidewalls of the building.
Consult with your contractor or roofing company, for the most effective ventilation system for your roof.
Urban roof framing plan
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.
Prefab garage showing overhang detail
Foundations
It is important to house your prefab Urban garage walls on a solid concrete foundation. Shown below are two types of concrete foundation that can be poured for your garage. One has a raised which is recommended for uneven surfaces.
Visit Foundations Page for detail.
Concrete pad designs for your wooden Urban garage
Materials
Summerwood prefabricated garages are engineered to last a lifetime. No cutting corners here, we use the best materials we can purchase, chosen for their aesthetic appeal, durability, and environmental acceptance. All of our buildings are designed with style and longevity in mind.
| 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 |
Enhanced Siding Package (ESP)
Your Urban Garage 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
Extra Overhang
The Urban garage roof features a 12” 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 (18”), +12 (24”)].
Extra overhang choices for a custom garage
Finishing
Once your custom Urban garage building is completed, there are a few things you can do on the inside to add to the comfort and enjoyment of your new Urban Garage from Summerwood.
Please see Interior Finishing under Advice for more information
Insulation
If you plan to heat your garage, 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.
Insulation material for a prefab garage
Electrical
The inside of our garage styles are left exposed to easily accommodate wiring for lighting, outlets, garage door openers, car chargers, power tools, whatever you have in mind. Once the installation is complete, simply have an electrician come and do his thing.
Electrical configuration example
Plumbing
Provided you have a water source nearby, your garage 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 garage.
Bathroom configuration
pricing
Visit "options and accessories" for detail and pricing of our accessories.
Find below pricing for all of the Urban Garage 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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