Hiring a contractor
Our Sonoma style buildings are relatively easy to assemble however if you feel that you may want some assistance check out our hire a contractor page.
Sheds
Sonoma
Bring the feeling of wine country
to your piece of the world.
Like the landscape it was named for, the Sonoma shed kit is a classic and stylish addition to any backyard. This hip roof shed brightens up the space and the architectural elements make it a real stand out design. It's ideal as a focal point in any backyard or quietly camouflaged amongst the surroundings of your house. Make it your own with our many options and show it off!
Sonoma specifications
overview
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Your Sonoma prefab shed design is a classic and stylish addition to any backyard space. Learn everything you need to know about the prefab Sonoma shed in these style tabs.
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Features
- Characterized by a spacious hip roof rafter design. - Plenty of headroom. - Perfect storage space for your garden tools.
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 prefab sheds.For more ideas and photos please visit Interiors under inspiration.
Popular Sonoma shed 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 prefab shed sizes
Sonoma sheds have sizes ranging between 35 sq.ft to 396 sq.ft.
If you cannot find your size please contact us.
Assembly
Level of Difficulty:
Like all of our buildings, our Sonoma garden shed 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 buildings 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 shed
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Sonoma building close to completion
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Completed Sonoma garden shed (click image for more details)
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3D Video Tour of a Sonoma Building
The products featured is an 8 x 10 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 shed
details & specs
Sonoma Prefab Shed 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. 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 shed roof overhang detail
Foundation
Traditional patio stone foundation. A concrete pad is also ideal for poolside applications.
Visit Foundations Page for detail.
Sonoma shed foundation
Materials
Like all summerwood designs, the Sonoma 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 |
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| 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 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.
Cedar siding choices for a Sonoma shed
Roof Extension
Extending the roof past the enclosed building area provides a sheltered patio that is a very popular upgrade on the Sonoma.
The roof is supported on a post and beam structure, providing a sheltered patio in any size you wish; perfect for shaded outdoor living!
Sonoma shed 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 shed with extra overhang
Finishing
Once your building is completed, there are a few things you can do on the inside to add to the comfort and enjoyment of your new Summerwood Sonoma design.
Please see Interior Finishing under Advice for more information
Insulation
Enjoy your Summerwood Sonoma in any season and remain comfortable by implementing insulation in the floor, walls, and/or roof.
Insulation material for a Sonoma shed
Electrical
The inside of our Sonoma are deliberately left exposed to accommodate various electrical applications.
Electrical configuration example
Plumbing
Often the Sonoma style is required to accommodate change rooms, bathroom or bar sinks.
Sonoma shed 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.
