Hiring a contractor
Our Sonoma pool cabana style buildings are relatively easy to assemble however if you feel that you may want some assistance check out our hire a contractor page.
Pool Cabanas
Sonoma
The feeling of Californian wine country now available poolside.
Inspired by the rolling countryside of California, our Sonoma pool house design brings a relaxed feel to your outdoor space. The hip roof style provides great head room in case you need to store large items. Understated architecture creates a pleasing, classic design that blends into its surroundings; complementing rather than dominating your landscape. Use our many design options and ideas to personalize your Sonoma and make it your own. There's nothing modest about this magnificent Sonoma! Double French doors crowned by a large fan arch create a luxury entrance for these pool houses. Come inside... be prepared to be impressed! Make it your own in the Custom Design Center or check out our favourites first!
overview
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The understated classic design of our Sonoma style makes it ideal as a pool cabana. Comfortable in any surroundings, the Sonoma will bring a relaxed feel to your outdoor space. Learn about pricing and more in our Sonoma pool cabana tabs.
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Features
- Characterized by a spacious hip roof rafter design. - Plenty of headroom. - The ultimate space for your pool house.
Popular options:
- French doors
- Arch windows
- Roof extension
- Storm shutters
- Antique flower boxes
- Extra overhang
- Cedar shingles
Floor plans
Below are a few sample floorplans that shows the popular options associated with Sonoma pool cabanas.For more ideas and photos please visit Interiors under inspiration.
Popular Sonoma pool cabana floor configurations
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!
Available Sonoma pool cabana sizes
Sonoma have sizes ranging between 48 sq.ft to 640 sq.ft.
If you cannot find your size please contact us.
Assembly
Level of Difficulty:
Like all of our buildings, our Sonoma pool cabana building 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 Sonoma building being assembled.
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Foundation for a Sonoma building
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Wall framing install
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Sonoma roof installation
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Enhanced siding package for a Sonoma pool cabana
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Sonoma building close to completion
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Completed Sonoma pool cabana (click image for more details)
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3D Video Tour of a Sonoma pool cabana Building
The products featured is an 8 x 10 ft. Sonoma in a poolside setting with the following options: Scotia Blue Canexel siding, cedar shingle roof, D8 door, w8 painted white, 8ft. bench.
Visit our 3D Tours page to see all the Summerwood Styles.
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Video tour for a Sonoma pool cabana
details & specs
Sonoma Pool Cabana Dimensions
* Illustration is not drawn to scale. Dimensions are approximate.
| A | B |
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| BUILDING DEPTH | BUILDING HEIGHT |
| 4' | 8' - 4" |
| 6' | 8' - 11" |
| 8' | 9' - 6" |
| 10' | 10' - 1" |
| 12' | 10' - 8" |
| 14' | 11' - 3" |
| 16' | 11' - 10" |
| 18' | 12' - 5" |
| 20' | 13' |
| 22' | 13' - 7" |
| 24' | 14' - 2" |
| 26' | 14' - 9" |
| 28' | 15' - 4" |
| C | D | E |
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| WALL HEIGHT | OVERHANG | PITCH |
| 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
Sonoma building wall plan
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 the building, please do not hesitate to ask us, we're here to help.
Roof Framing Plan
In strong competition with gable roofing, hip roofing is up there for the most popular roofing style. Hip roofs typically feature 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 plan for a Sonoma 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.
Sonoma roof overhang detail
Foundation
Traditional patio stone foundation. A concrete pad is also ideal for poolside applications.
Visit Foundations Page for detail.
Sonoma building foundation
Materials
Like all summerwood designs, the Sonoma pool cabana is a fantastic display of premium grade materials coming together for any of 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 |
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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 |
| material upgrades | |||
| maintenance free trim | versatex | 1x4 - 1x8 | corners, soffit, fascia |
Popular upgrades
Enhanced Siding Package
If you are thinking of adding insulation to your building, 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 Sonoma 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
Roof Extension
One way to expand the functionality of the Sonoma style is to extend the roof past one or more of the exterior walls.
The roof is then supported on a post & beam structure custom to your design. Perfect for a shaded outdoor living area.
Sonoma pool cabana roof extension drawing & building upgrade
Extra Overhang
The Sonoma 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 & a Sonoma building with extra overhang
Finishing
Once your Sonoma 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 Sonoma studio design.
Please see Interior Finishing under Advice for more information
Insulation
Enjoy your Summerwood Sonoma building in any season and remain comfortable by implementing insulation in the floor, walls, and/or roof.
Insulation material for a Sonoma
Electrical
The inside of our Sonoma studio are deliberately left exposed to accommodate various electrical applications.
Pool cabana electrical configuration
Plumbing
Often the Sonoma style is required to accommodate change rooms, bathroom or bar sinks.
Sonoma bathroom configuration
pricing
Visit "options and accessories" for detail and pricing of our accessories.
Find below pricing for all of the Sonoma 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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