The Champlain is essentially our San Cristobal style extended on one end, creating a very unique hybrid between a hot tub gazebo and a studio. Let its classic style and beauty breathe fresh style into your backyard space. Get started on yours now in our Custom Design Center. It’s easy!
The Champlain outdoor spa is a unique hybrid design between a spa and studio making any outdoor spa setting appealing. Learn about pricing and your Champlain outdoor spa in these style tabs.
- Characterized by an elliptically curved hip roof and cupola. - Beautiful open-air design. - Solid Western Red Cedar construction. - The ultimate guest space and spa enclosure.
Below are a few sample floorplans that articulate the popular options associated with the Champlain spa. For more ideas and photos, please visit Interiors under inspiration.
Try this Floor Plannerto design your own traditional Champlain space and share, as you like.You may also download graph paper and print out a few sheets to help designing your own space!
Depending on the usage, a good rule of thumb to follow is to accommodate a few chairs and a patio table inside the structure. Our smallest spa (8’) will comfortably accommodate 2 adults. If you need more space, increase the size of your spa by 2’ to give extra room for 2 more adults. (i.e. 10’ spa holds 4 adults).
Though the Champlain spa building requires some carpentry skills, it’s a great DIY construction project. Our spa kits include 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 Champlain building being assembled.
The Champlain style is manageable to assemble with a couple of extra set of hands, however, if you feel that you may want some assistance check out our hire a contractor page.
| A | B | C | D | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BUILDING SIZE | BUILDING HEIGHT | FLOOR HEIGHT | WALL HEIGHT | ROOF HEIGHT | |
| NOMINAL | ACTUAL | ||||
| 8' | 8' - 3 1/16" | 11' - 3 1/2" | 5" | 7' - 5" | 3' - 11 1/2" |
| 10' | 10' - 1 5/8" | 12' - 5" | 5" | 7' - 5" | 4' - 7" |
| 12' | 12' - 1/2" | 13' - 1" | 5" | 7' - 5" | 5' - 3" |
| 14' | 13' - 11 3/16" | 13' - 7" | 5" | 7' - 5" | 5' - 9" |
| 16' | 15' - 8 15/16" | 15' - 4" | 7" | 7' - 6" | 7' - 3" |
| 18' | 17' - 8 15/16" | 17' - 8 3/4" | 7" | 8' - 11 1/2" | 8' - 2 1/4" |
| 20' | 19' - 8 15/16" | 18' - 8" | 7" | 8' - 11 1/2" | 9' - 1 1/2" |
Our measurements (i.e. Nominal & Actual Building Size) are taken from the outside face of the upright columns. In the figure above it is represented in measurement “A”, it is portrayed in plan view in the “Floor Framing” section further down on this page.
All our spa styles feature built-up columns comprised of upright posts sandwiched by wall sides on either side. The Champlain outdoor spa adds another element with the wall jamb that allows windows to be secured in the wall cavities. Below the windows are recessed cedar panels that form the solid knee wall, and above the window is a cascading system of pickets backed with glazing creating a transom around the top perimeter of the building’s walls.
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.
The Champlain roof increases in complexity as the size increases, below is the roof framing for the Champlain. For smaller sizes, the size and number of components incorporated in the roof structure are reduced.
This summerwood spa floor is built in 8 sections that are fastened together to form the octagonal footprint. The dimension “A” on the figure below references back to the Champlain Outdoor Spa Dimensions Chart above.
The Champlain style is well suited for a traditional patio stone foundation. A concrete pad foundation or pier footings are also possibilities.
Visit Foundations page for detail.
Like all Summerwood spas, the Champlain is a fantastic display of premium materials coming together for any of your backyard needs.
| item | material | dimension | notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| joists | presure treated | 2x4 - 2x6 | framed triangular sections |
| skirt | cedar | 1x4 - 1x6 | covers pt material |
| floor boards | cedar | 2x6 | nailed to cleats to form panels |
| floor splines | cedar | 2x2 | floor members separating panels |
| floor center | cedar | 2x8 | center floor component |
| item | material | dimension | notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| uprights | cedar | 2x4 - 2x6 | centre of supporting column |
| wall sides | cedar | 2x6 - 2x8 | fastend to either side of upright |
| wall jambs | cedar | 2x4 - 2x6 | fastend to wall sides |
| rails | cedar | 2x3 - 2x4 | N/A |
| wall panels | cedar | 2x4 & 1x6 | N/A |
| pickets | cedar | 2x2 | N/A |
| item | material | dimension | notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| rafters | cedar | 2x8 - 2x12 | roof framing members |
| compression ring | cedar | 2x8 - 2x12 | center framing for cupola |
| roof boards | cedar | 1x6 | roof substructure |
| shingles | cedar | n/a | outter skin of the roof |
| cap & bead | cedar | n/a | trim along roof ridges |
| item | material | dimension | notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| rafters | cedar | 2x4 - 2x6 | roof framing members |
| hub | cedar | 4x4 | center framing for cupola |
| roof boards | cedar | 1x6 | roof substructure |
| shingles | cedar | n/a | outter skin of the roof |
| cap & bead | cedar | n/a | trim along roof ridges |
| cone | cedar | 2x8 | top trim element for the peak |
Like all summerwood styles if you wish to customize your building further you have the option to combine design elements/ building features from one spa to another.
Visit "options and accessories" for detail and pricing of our accessories.
Find below pricing for all of the Champlain 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.
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.
Our seasoned designers would love to help you find your ideal design.
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