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Pool Cabanas

Surfside

This attractive but functional poolside bar has fun in the sun written all over it.

The Surfside is the the ultimate pool cabana. The enclosed area may be used as a changing area, a guest house, or simply as a hideaway for pool equipment. The open bar area is perfect for entertaining guests or cooling off and having a bite to eat in the shade. Find more Surfside inspiration in our favourites!

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overview

  • The elegant and classic design of our Surfside style makes it ideal as a pool house, comfortable in any pool setting. Find information about pricing and all other details for the Surfside here.

  • Surfside pool house

Features

- Characterized by a spacious hip roof rafter design.
- Understated elegance.
- The ultimate pool house.

Popular options:
  • French doors
  • Arch windows
  • Roof extension
  • Storm shutters
  • Antique flower boxes
  • Extra overhang
  • Cedar shingles.
  • Bar windows

Floor plans

Below are a few sample floorplans that shows the popular options associated with Surfside pool houses.
For more ideas and photos please visit Interiors under inspiration.

  • Surfside pool house Floor Plan 1
  • Surfside pool house Floor Plan 2
  • Surfside pool house Floor Plan 3
Popular Surfside floor configurations

Try this Floor Planner Tool to design your own Surfside and share as you like.
You may also download graph paper and print out a few sheets to help designing your own space!

Available Surfside pool kit sizes

Surfside have sizes ranging between 49 sq.ft. to 630 sq.ft.

If you cannot find your size please contact us.

Assembly

Level of Difficulty:

Like all of our buildings, our Surfside pool house 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 Surfside building being assembled.

  • Surfside pool house foundation

    Surfside foundation

  • Surfside pool house Wall frame

    Wall frame assembly

  • Surfside pool house Roof frame

    Roof frame install

  • Completed Surfside pool house

    Completed Surfside pool kit (click image for more details)

Hiring a contractor

Our Surfside pool cabana buildings are a relatively easy design to assemble. If you might like some assistance, be sure to check out our hire a contractor page.

Surfside pool house Hiring a contractor
Contractor working on a roof
  • 3D Video Tour of a Surfside Building

    Featured is a 12’ x 24’ Surfside cabana looking right at home next to the pool!

    Visit our 3D Tours page to see more Summerwood styles.

  • Video tour for a Surfside

details & specs

Surfside Pool House Dimensions

Surfside Pool House Dimensions
SURFSIDE DIMENSIONS CHART
A B C D E
BUILDING DEPTH BUILDING HEIGHT FLOOR HEIGHT WALL HEIGHT ROOF HEIGHT
4' 8' - 4 1/8" 5 5/8" 6' - 4 1/2" 6' - 4 1/2"
6' 8' - 11 1/2" 5 5/8" 6' - 4 1/2" 2' - 1 3/8"
8' 10' - 2 3/8" 7 5/8" 6' - 10 1/2" 2' - 8 1/4"
10' 10' - 9 3/8" 7 5/8" 6' - 10 1/2" 3' - 3 1/4"
12' 11' - 4 1/4" 7 5/8" 6' - 10 1/2" 3' - 10 1/8"
14' 11' - 11 1/4" 7 5/8" 6' - 10 1/2" 4' - 5 1/8"
16' 12' - 8 1/4" 8 3/8" 6' - 10 1/2" 5' - 1/8"
18' 13' - 3 1/2" 8 3/8" 6' - 10 1/2" 5' - 7 3/8"
20' 13' - 10 3/8" 8 3/8" 6' - 10 1/2" 6' - 2 1/4"
22' 14' - 5 3/8" 8 3/8" 6' - 10 1/2" 6' - 9 1/4"
24' 15' - 3/8" 8 3/8" 6' - 10 1/2" 7' - 4 1/4"
26' 15' - 7 1/4" 8 3/8" 6' - 10 1/2" 7' - 11 1/4"
28' 16' - 2 1/4" 8 3/8" 6' - 10 1/2" 8' - 6 1/8"

Our measurements (i.e. 8ft. x 12ft.) 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

Surfside Pool House Wall Plan
Surfside 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 your Surfside 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. Common with a pool house Surfside is a 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.

Surfside Pool House Roof Framing Plan
Roof framing plan for a Surfside 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.

Overhang Detail
Surfside roof overhang detail

Foundation

The Surfside style is well suited to a traditional patio stone foundation. A concrete pad is also ideal for poolside applications.

Visit Foundations Page for detail.

Surfside Pool House Foundation
Surfside building foundation

Materials

Like all Summerwood designs, the Surfside pool house 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.

Floor
item material dimension notes
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
Walls
item material dimension notes
wall plates spruce 2x4 - 2x6 bottom, top, double top
wall studs spruce 2x4 - 2x6 16" on center
siding cedar channel 1x8 standard horizontal siding
material upgrades
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
Roof
item material dimension notes
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
Roof
item material dimension notes
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.

Surfside Pool House Enhanced Siding Package
Enhanced siding package upgrade

Interior Cedar Siding and Framing

The Surfside 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.

  • Surfside Pool House Cedar Siding and Framing
  • Surfside Pool House Cedar Siding and Framing
  • Surfside Pool House Cedar Siding and Framing
Interior cedar siding choices for a Surfside pool kit

Roof Extension

One way to expand the functionality of the Surfside 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.

Surfside Pool House Roof Extension
Surfside Pool House Roof Extension
Surfside pool house roof extension drawing & building upgrade

Extra Overhang

The Surfside 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”)).!

Surfside Pool House Extra Overhang
Surfside Pool House Extra Overhang
Extra overhang drawing & a Surfside building with extra overhang

Finishing

Once your Surfside 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 Surfside pool house in any season and remain comfortable by implementing insulation in the floor, walls, and/or roof.

Surfside Pool House Insulation
Insulation material for your Surfside

Electrical

The interior of Surfside is deliberately left exposed to accommodate the various electrical applications you might have in mind.

Surfside Pool House Electrical
Pool house electrical configuration

Plumbing

Often the Surfside style is required to accommodate change rooms, bathroom or bar sinks.

Surfside Pool House Plumbing
Surfside bathroom configuration

pricing

Visit "options and accessories" for detail and pricing of our accessories.

Find below pricing for all of the Surfside 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.

SM Surfside
Pool Cabanas (<70 sq.ft.)

All prices in $USD
Small Surfside
Pool Cabanas, price list
kit size pre-cut pre-assembled
7ft.x7ft. $8,595 $6,016 $10,195 $7,136
8ft.x8ft. $10,695 $7,486 $12,895 $9,026
7ft.x10ft. $11,895 $8,326 $13,595 $9,516

MD Surfside
Pool Cabanas ( 70 - 100 sq.ft.)

All prices in $USD
Medium Surfside
Pool Cabanas, price list
kit size pre-cut pre-assembled
8ft.x10ft. $13,195 $9,236 $14,595 $10,216
7ft.x12ft. $13,495 $9,446 $15,595 $10,916
9ft.x10ft. $13,495 $9,446 $15,695 $10,986
8ft.x12ft. $13,995 $9,796 $16,595 $11,616
7ft.x14ft. $14,295 $10,006 $16,695 $11,686
9ft.x11ft. $14,295 $10,006 $16,595 $11,616
10ft.x10ft. $14,795 $10,356 $17,695 $12,386

LG Surfside
Pool Cabanas (100 - 130 sq.ft)

All prices in $USD
Large Surfside
Pool Cabanas, price list
kit size pre-cut pre-assembled
8ft.x13ft. $14,395 $10,076 $17,095 $11,966
7ft.x15ft. $14,395 $10,076 $16,895 $11,826
6ft.x18ft. $15,295 $10,706 $17,695 $12,386
9ft.x12ft. $14,795 $10,356 $17,595 $12,316
10ft.x11ft. $15,395 $10,776 $17,695 $12,386
8ft.x14ft. $15,495 $10,846 $17,895 $12,526
10ft.x12ft. $15,695 $10,986 $18,295 $12,806
8ft.x15ft. $16,295 $11,406 $18,395 $12,876
9ft.x14ft. $16,695 $11,686 $19,195 $13,436
8ft.x16ft. $16,795 $11,756 $18,995 $13,296

XLG Surfside
Pool Cabanas ( >130 sq.ft.)

All prices in $USD
Medium Surfside
Pool Cabanas, price list
kit size pre-cut pre-assembled
9ft.x15ft. $17,495 $12,246 $19,295 $13,506
10ft.x14ft. $17,495 $12,246 $19,295 $13,506
7ft.x20ft. $17,795 $12,456 $20,195 $14,136
12ft.x12ft. $17,795 $12,456 $20,195 $14,136
8ft.x18ft. $17,795 $12,456 $20,195 $14,136
10ft.x15ft. $17,895 $12,526 $20,295 $14,206
9ft.x17ft. $18,195 $12,736 $20,695 $14,486
11ft.x14ft. $18,195 $12,736 $20,695 $14,486
10ft.x16ft. $18,495 $12,946 $21,695 $15,186
8ft.x20ft. $18,795 $13,156 $21,895 $15,326
12ft.x14ft. $18,895 $13,226 $22,095 $15,466
8ft.x22ft. $18,995 $13,296 $22,495 $15,746
10ft.x18ft. $19,195 $13,436 $22,595 $15,816
12ft.x16ft. $21,895 $15,326 $24,795 $17,356
16ft.x12ft. $21,895 $15,326 $24,795 $17,356
15ft.x13ft. $21,195 $14,836 $24,295 $17,006
14ft.x14ft. $21,795 $15,256 $24,495 $17,146
9ft.x22ft. $21,195 $14,836 $24,395 $17,076
10ft.x20ft. $21,595 $15,116 $24,395 $17,076
8ft.x26ft. $22,195 $15,536 $25,595 $17,916
13ft.x16ft. $23,495 $16,446 $27,095 $18,966
10ft.x21ft. $22,395 $15,676 $25,695 $17,986
12ft.x18ft. $22,495 $15,746 $25,895 $18,126
10ft.x22ft. $22,895 $16,026 $26,995 $18,896
11ft.x20ft. $22,895 $16,026 $26,995 $18,896
14ft.x16ft. $22,895 $16,026 $26,395 $18,476
13ft.x18ft. $23,895 $16,726 $27,495 $19,246
10ft.x24ft. $24,295 $17,006 $27,995 $19,596
12ft.x20ft. $24,695 $17,286 $28,695 $20,086
11ft.x22ft. $24,995 $17,496 $28,995 $20,296
14ft.x18ft. $26,895 $18,826 $30,695 $21,486
12ft.x21ft. $25,795 $18,056 $29,895 $20,926
11ft.x23ft. $26,095 $18,266 $30,095 $21,066
16ft.x16ft. $27,295 $19,106 $31,395 $21,976
12ft.x22ft. $26,995 $18,896 $31,295 $21,906
11ft.x24ft. $27,195 $19,036 $31,495 $22,046
8ft.x34ft. $28,895 $20,226 $32,995 $23,096
14ft.x20ft. $30,295 $21,206 $34,895 $24,426
11ft.x26ft. $30,295 $21,206 $34,295 $24,006
12ft.x24ft. $30,295 $21,206 $34,795 $24,356
16ft.x18ft. $30,595 $21,416 $35,295 $24,706
15ft.x20ft. $31,695 $22,186 $36,795 $25,756
10ft.x30ft. $31,695 $22,186 $36,795 $25,756
8ft.x38ft. $32,495 $22,746 $37,295 $26,106
14ft.x22ft. $31,695 $22,186 $36,795 $25,756
12ft.x26ft. $32,895 $23,026 $37,895 $26,526
16ft.x20ft. $33,395 $23,376 $38,695 $27,086
12ft.x27ft. $34,095 $23,866 $39,295 $27,506
14ft.x24ft. $35,195 $24,636 $40,195 $28,136
12ft.x28ft. $35,195 $24,636 $40,195 $28,136
11ft.x32ft. $36,395 $25,476 $42,295 $29,606
17ft.x21ft. $35,295 $24,706 $40,695 $28,486
18ft.x20ft. $36,595 $25,616 $42,795 $29,956
14ft.x26ft. $37,195 $26,036 $42,795 $29,956
15ft.x25ft. $39,495 $27,646 $45,395 $31,776
20ft.x20ft. $41,295 $28,906 $47,295 $33,106
18ft.x24ft. $44,795 $31,356 $51,395 $35,976
12ft.x36ft. $44,795 $31,356 $51,395 $35,976
20ft.x22ft. $45,495 $31,846 $52,295 $36,606
15ft.x30ft. $46,595 $32,616 $53,795 $37,656
12ft.x40ft. $49,595 $34,716 $57,095 $39,966
12ft.x42ft. $51,795 $36,256 $59,795 $41,856
14ft.x37ft. $53,195 $37,236 $61,395 $42,976
14ft.x38ft. $54,395 $38,076 $62,795 $43,956
14ft.x40ft. $57,295 $40,106 $66,095 $46,266
15ft.x40ft. $61,195 $42,836 $70,795 $49,556
20ft.x30ft. $61,295 $42,906 $70,795 $49,556
18ft.x35ft. $64,095 $44,866 $74,195 $51,936

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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