Hiring a contractor
Our Sanara buildings are relatively easy to assemble, however, if you feel that you may want some assistance check out Hiring a Contractor page.
Sanara
A fresh take on the traditional pool cabana.
This versatile, adaptable pool house can be customized to meet all your backyard needs: the covered canopy offers a shady spot for open-air entertaining and pool-side lounging, while the multi-functional enclosure can serve as storage for pool accessories or a convenient space to change after a swim.
Sanara
The Sanara is a contemporary cabana that blends effortlessly with any architectural style. With its flexible floorplan, your options are endless!
Sanara Style Guide
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Sample Sanara gallery
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browse other Pool House styles
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Catalina
Catalina Pool Cabanas
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"The 5-sided Catalina pool house with bar (optional) is the perfect storage solution for awkward spaces in your backyard bringing spacious style indoors."
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Verana
Verana Pool Cabanas
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"Our sleek and modern Verana is one of our most popular pool cabana styles. The flat roof and variable overhead give it a contemporary look. "
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Sanara
Sanara Pool Cabanas
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"This versatile, adaptable pool house can be customised to meet all your backyard needs: the covered canopy offers a shady spot for open-air entertaining and pool-side l"
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Mini Oban
Mini Oban Pool Cabanas
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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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Quadra
Quadra Pool Cabanas
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"With its clean lines and optional awning, the Quadra is as chic as it is functional. This contemporary style enhances any space with its modern charm."
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Oban
Oban Pool Cabanas
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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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Dune
Dune Pool Cabanas
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"The Dune pool cabana is a contemporary choice when it comes to pool house storage, perfect for those looking for standout style."
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Urban Studio
Urban Studio Pool Cabanas
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"The Urban Studio pool cabana is a sleek choice when it comes to storing pool accessories or toweling off by the pool."
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Sonoma
Sonoma Pool Cabanas
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"The Sonoma is an always pleasing pool cabana choice, with a classic pool house design that effortlessly blends into its surroundings."
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Palmerston
Palmerston Pool Cabanas
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"The Palmerston pool cabana is a Summerwood favorite with a roof construction that allows for easy pool accessory storage."
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Windsor
Windsor Pool Cabanas
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"You’ll love the old world charm of the Windsor pool cabana, boasting beautiful French doors. A pool house that turns heads!"
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Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz Pool Cabanas
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"You’ll be California dreamin’ with the Santa Cruz pool house, the perfect place to entertain and towel off."
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San Cristobal
San Cristobal Pool Cabanas
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"Make a style statement in your backyard with the San Cristobal pool cabana, boasting European charm and great storage."
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Copper Creek
Copper Creek Pool Cabanas
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"Get a practical pool house with the Copper Creek, always classic and ideal for storage, entertainment and changing."
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Surfside
Surfside Pool Cabanas
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"The Surfside pool cabana offers a changing area, loads of space for pool accessory storage, and can even double as a guest house!"
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Barside
Barside Pool Cabanas
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"The Barside pool cabana offers a wonderful bar area for those who love to entertain by the poolside."
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Melbourne
Melbourne Pool Cabanas
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"The Melbourne is a sophisticated choice when it comes to a hot tub gazebo, a great place to shake off your weekday stress."
Sanara specifications
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The new, modern design of the Sanara is ideal for both entertaining and meeting your pool-side storage needs. The covered canopy provides a great spot for entertaining or cooling off from the sun on a hot summer day. The enclosed area can serve as a storage space or place to change before jumping in the pool!
Learn more about the Sanara pool cabana in these style tabs.
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10' x 20' Sanara in STK
Contemporary flat roof (0.5/12 pitch) with 2’ overhang
Covered canopy for entertaining and relaxing
Versatile enclosure for storage or changing room
Premium STK Western Red Cedar siding with stainless steel fasteners
STK cedar-wrapped posts and beams
Features:
Clear cedar siding and soffit/ceiling
Clear cedar-wrapped posts and beams
Maintenance-free Canexel siding in a variety of colours
Maintenance-free Siparila wood siding in six natural tones
Popular Options & Upgrades:
Available Sanara Pool House Sizes
The Sanara is available in a range of styles starting at 72 ft². If you don’t see the size you’re looking for in the price list, please contact us.
Sanara Interior Inspiration
Below are some sample interiors to help you envision your Sanara’s layout. Click the images to learn more about the buildings featured. For more ideas and photos, visit our Interiors page.
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.
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3D Tour of the Sanara Pool Cabana
View a 3D tour of a 10' x 20' Sanara pool cabana in a poolside setting. Our modern cabana combines a covered entertaining space with an enclosed area for storage and/or changing that can vary in size to meet your backyard needs. This Sanara also features siding, soffit, and trim in beautiful clear cedar.
Visit our 3D Tours page to see all the Summerwood Styles.
Sanara pool cabana video tour
Assembly
Level of Difficulty:
The Sanara includes easy-to-follow instructions, diagrams, and videos that will walk you through every step of the process.
* photos and renderings illustrate a combination of standard features and construction/material upgrades; see style tabs for detailed product specifications
details & specs
Sanara Dimensions
10' x 20' Sanara Sample Elevation View (for illustration only; for exact dimensions, talk to one of our design specialists)
The Sanara is available in any size you like, with a flexible enclosure to opening ratio — the layout is completely up to you! Note: the height of the structure will vary based on building depth and other construction variables. To see a range of optional sizes, click on the “Pricing” tab.
Still have questions about the size of your Sanara? Don’t hesitate to ask — we’re here to help!
Roof Framing Plan
The Sanara’s contemporary flat roof (0.5/12 pitch) is designed with a standard 2’ overhang around the entire perimeter. The roof system consists of 3-ply 2x12 beams, 2x10 joists, and 5/8” T&G plywood sheathing.
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.
Roof framing plan for a Sanara
Overhang Detail
The soffit covers the underside of the Sanara’s overhang and extends throughout the canopy ceiling.
Fascia (typically 1x4 cedar) is the board that runs along the bottom edge of the roof, trimming the eaves with a nice, straight line.
Sanara overhang detail
Foundations
Choosing the right foundation will depend on your Sanara’s size, location, and purpose. The preferred foundation for a Sanara is a floating concrete slab. Piers may also be an option.
Visit our Foundations page for more details, or contact one of our design specialists for assistance.
Sanara foundation
Materials
Summerwood buildings are constructed with style and longevity in mind. Like all our designs, the Sanara is a fantastic display of premium grade materials chosen for their beauty, durability, and environmental friendliness.
| item | material | dimension | notes |
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| posts | pressure treated | 6x6 | n/a |
| beams | 3-ply cedar or douglas fir | 2x12 | up to 14' span |
| brackets | black powder-coated steel | n/a | 2 top and 2 bottom brackets (concealed) |
| post/beam wrap | stk western red cedar | 1x8 + | n/a |
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| post/beam wrap | clear cedar | 1x8 + | n/a |
| 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 |
| 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 | 1x6 | n/a | |
| item | material | dimension | notes |
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| joists | spruce | 2x10 | doubled every other 12" |
| beams | cedar or douglas fir | 3-ply 2x12 | n/a |
| sheathing | plywood | 5/8" | n/a |
| soffit/ceiling | stk cedar channel | 1x8 | n/a |
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| soffit/ceiling | clear cedar t&g v-joint | 1x6 | n/a |
| item | material | dimension | notes |
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| fascia + corner boards | stk cedar | 1x6 - 1x8 | n/a |
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| 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 Sanara 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
Finishing
Once your Sanara is complete, there are even more ways you can tailor your design to suit your taste and needs. See Interior Finishing for more information.
Interior Cedar Siding and Framing
The Sanara’s enclosure can be customized with a wide array of interior finishes. Consider upgrading to cedar framing or adding pine or cedar cladding to your enclosure’s walls and ceiling.
Electrical
The inside of your Sanara is ready for the addition of 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 Sanara 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 enclosure.
pricing
Visit "options and accessories" for detail and pricing of our accessories.
Find below pricing for all of the Sanara sizes that we have built so far. Don't see your size? Ask us and we will provide you with a quote.
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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