Hiring a contractor
Our Catalina pool cabanas are relatively easy to assemble. However, if you feel that you may want some assistance, be sure to check out our hire a contractor page.
Pool Cabanas
Catalina
A flexible 5-sided pool cabana that fits in to virtually any space by the pool.
The best solution for challenging spaces and discerning tastes is the 5-sided Catalina pool house. It nestles beautifully in awkward corners. Practical and attractive, the Catalina’s design lets you put the door wherever it works best for you - poolside or elsewhere. Its open roof soars, bringing that spacious outdoor feeling inside. Some customers like to add a bar window, transforming their Catalina into a home cantina by the swimming pool or elsewhere. Make it your own in the Custom Design Center or check out our favorites first!
overview
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For challenging poolside spaces, the Catalina pool cabana is the best solution, due to its customizable 5 sided building design and soaring roof. Learn more on pricing and Catalina pool cabanas in the style tabs.
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Features
- Characterized by an open 5-sided roof design. - Efficient use of awkward spaces. - Perfect for a home cantina.
Popular options:
- French doors
- Arch windows
- Sliding double doors
- Bar windows
- Cedar shingles
- Storm shutters
- Antique Flowerboxes
- Extra overhang
Floor plans
Below are a few sample Catalina cabana floorplans to get you started.For more ideas and photos please visit Interiors under inspiration.
Catalina cabana floor Dimensions
Try this Floor Planner Tool to design your own Catalina 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 Catalina pool cabana sizes
The Catalina is available in sizes ranging from 43 sq.ft. to 350 sq.ft.ft
If you cannot find your size please contact us.
Assembly
Level of Difficulty:
Like all of our buildings, our Catalina pool cabanas 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 Catalina buildings being assembled.
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Levelling the site for your Catalina cabana
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![wall frame installation for Catalina pool cabana]()
Complete wall frame installation for a Catalina building
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![Roof installation for Catalina pool cabana]()
Roof installation for a Catalina
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![Catalina pool cabana roof & wall frame]()
Catalina pool cabana roof & wall frame
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![Finished Catalina pool cabana]()
Finished Catalina pool cabana (click image for more details)
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3D Video Tour of a Catalina Pool Cabana
This Catalina pool house includes a luxurious barside window and two single french doors. It’s part functional storage, part luxurious entertaining space!
Visit our 3D Tours to see more Summerwood Styles.
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Catalina cabana video tour
details & specs
Catalina Pool Cabana Dimensions
* Illustration is not drawn to scale. Dimensions are approximate.
| BUILDING SIZE | FLOORPLAN | BUILDING HEIGHT | ||||
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| MODEL SIZE (FT) |
FLOOR AREA (SF) |
A | B | C | D | E |
| 7' | 43 | 7' - 0" | 3' - 6" | 4' - 11 3/8" | 7' - 5 1/8" | 9' - 2 1/2" |
| 8' | 56 | 8' - 0" | 4' - 0" | 5' - 7 7/8" | 8' - 5 13/16" | 9' - 6" |
| 9' | 71 | 9' - 0" | 4' - 6" | 6' - 4 3/8" | 9' - 6 9/16" | 9' - 9 1/2" |
| 10' | 88 | 10' - 0" | 5' - 0" | 7' - 1" | 10' - 7 1/4" | 10' - 1" |
| 11' | 106 | 11' - 0" | 5' - 6" | 7' - 9 5/16" | 11' - 8" | 10' - 4 1/2" |
| 12' | 126 | 12' - 0" | 6' - 0" | 8' - 5 13/16" | 12' - 8 3/4" | 10' - 8" |
| 14' | 172 | 14' - 0" | 7' - 0" | 9' - 10 13/16" | 14' - 10 3/16" | 11' - 3" |
| 16' | 224 | 16' - 0" | 8' - 0" | 11' - 3 3/4" | 16' - 11 5/8" | 11' - 10" |
| 18' | 283 | 18' - 0" | 9' - 0" | 12' - 8 3/4" | 19' - 1 1/8" | 12' - 5" |
| 20' | 350 | 20' - 0" | 10' - 0" | 14' - 1 11/16" | 21' - 2 9/16" | 13' |
| WALL HEIGHT | OVERHANG | PITCH |
|---|---|---|
| F | G | H |
| 6' - 10 1/2" | 6" | 7:12 |
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
Wall Plan
Wall plan drawing for a Catalina 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 Catalina cabana building, please do not hesitate to ask us, we're here to help.
Roof Framing Plan
Common with Catalina pool cabanas is a 5-sided hip roof, which typically features a low/moderate slope, with all sides sloping from the center toward the walls of the structure.
Hips are more complicated to frame, sheath, and finish, but are typically simpler to trim and eliminate the vertical wall component of a gable roof style, known as “gable ends”.
Additional consideration should be given to ventilation. Due to its geometry and the lack of gable ends, roof vents must be placed on the roof itself. Consult with your contractor or roofing company, for the most effective ventilation system for your roof.
Roof framing drawing for a Catalina 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.
Catalina cabana overhang detail
Foundation
The Catalina pool cabana is well suited for a traditional patio stone foundation. A concrete pad is also ideal for poolside applications.
Visit Foundations Page for detail.
Catalina building foundation
Materials
Like all summerwood designs, the Catalina cabana 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 |
| 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 |
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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 |
| 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, 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 Catalina 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 Catalina pool cabana
Roof Dormer
Below is a drawing for a dormer trim on a Catalina cabana. Dormers may vary in sizes and material, but the construction procedure remains the same.
Roof dormer detail & Catalina building with a dormer
Extra Overhang
The Catalina 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 & Catalina with an extra overhang
Finishing
Once your Catalina pool cabana 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 Catalina.
Please see Interior Finishing under Advice for more information
Insulation
Enjoy your Summerwood Catalina cabana in any season and remain comfortable by implementing insulation in the floor, walls, and/or roof.
Insulation for a Catalina building
Electrical
The inside of our Catalina pool cabana are deliberately left exposed to accommodate various electrical applications.
Electrical configuration option
Plumbing
Often the Catalina style is required to accommodate change rooms, bathroom or bar sinks.
Plumbing for a Catalina shed
pricing
Visit "options and accessories" for detail and pricing of our accessories.
Find below pricing for all of the Catalina 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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