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If you think you may want assistance with assembling your Mini Oban, check out our Hire a Contractor page.
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Mini Oban
Everything you love about the Oban, except Mini!
The Mini Oban is the perfect size for a home office, studio, or gym. By removing the standard Oban’s loft space and reducing the overall building height to 12’-5”, you can have all the Nordic charm of an Oban in your own backyard.
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The Mini Oban blends seamlessly into any backyard landscape. With its minimal roof overhang, flush window and door settings, and trimless corners, the Mini Oban is the modern home studio of your dreams. Together, these carefully considered details create a clean, sharp, minimalist aesthetic that compliments a variety of architectural styles, from contemporary to traditional.
Find all the details you’ll need to know about our Mini Oban in these style tabs.
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8' x 13' Mini Oban
Features
- Sleek, modern design.- Flush, trim-free window and door settings and minimal overhang.- Steep gable roof (10/12 pitch).- Premium STK Western Red Cedar siding with stainless steel fasteners.- Cathedral ceiling (8’ overall wall height).- Full 2-year warranty on materials and craftsmanship!
Popular Options & Upgrades:
Galvanized steel roofing
4 x 6 exposed Douglas fir rafters
Clear cedar siding (thin, modern nickel gap or v-joint profiles)
Pine T&G or cedar channel interior cladding
Modern vinyl sliding doors and windows
Maintenance-free Canexel siding in a variety of colours
Maintenance-free Siparila wood siding in six natural tones
Available Mini Oban sizes
The Mini Oban is offered in sizes starting at 104 ft². If you don’t see the size you’re looking for in the price list, please contact us.
Mini Oban Interior
Below are some sample interiors to help you envision your Mini Oban’s layout. For more ideas and photos, visit our Interiors page.
Floor plans
Below are simple floor plans for the Mini Oban studio to get you started. For more ideas and photos please visit Interiors under inspiration.
Sample 8' x 13' Mini Oban floor plan
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.
Assembling
Level of Difficulty:
The Mini Oban requires some skill to install: if you have rough and finish carpentry experience, you may be able to navigate this project with our detailed instructions and easily accessible online and telephone assembly support.
* photos and renderings illustrate a combination of standard features and construction/material upgrades; see style tabs for detailed product specifications
details & specs
Mini Oban Dimensions
| A | B |
|---|---|
| BUILDING DEPTH | BUILDING HEIGHT |
| 6' | 10' - 8 1/2" |
| 7' | 11' - 1 1/2" |
| 8' | 11' - 6 1/2" |
| 9' | 12' - 2" |
| 10' | 12' - 7" |
| 11' | 13' - 0" |
| 12' | 13' - 5" |
| 13' | 13' - 10" |
| 14' | 14' - 3" |
| C | D | E |
|---|---|---|
| WALL HEIGHT | OVERHANG | PITCH |
| 8' | 2 1/2" | 10:12 |
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
Roof Framing Plan
The Mini Oban features a gable roof, a relatively simple style to frame, sheath, and finish. Consult with your contractor or roofing company for the most effective ventilation system for your roof.
Roof framing plan for a Mini Oban
Foundations
Choosing the right foundation will depend on your Mini Oban’s size, location, and purpose. Steep grades or rocky terrain may call for poured footings, while concrete pads are ideal for flatter surfaces and larger structures.
Visit our Foundations page for more details, or contact one of our design specialists for assistance.
Mini Oban foundation
Materials
Summerwood buildings are constructed with style and longevity in mind. Like all our designs, the Mini Oban is a fantastic display of premium grade materials chosen for their beauty, durability, and environmental friendliness.
| item | material | dimension | notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| beams | pressure treated | 3-ply 2x8 - 2x12 | underside of floor framing |
| joists | pressure treated | 2x4 - 2x8 | 16" on center |
| sheathing | t&g spruce | 5/8" | n/a |
| material options + upgrades | |||
| floor insulation | expanded polystyrene | 3 1/2" - 5 1/2" | within floor cavities |
| flooring | t&g white pine | 1x6 | n/a |
| item | material | dimension | notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| wall plates | spruce | 2x6 | bottom, top, double top |
| wall studs | spruce | 2x6 | 16" on center |
| exterior siding | stk cedar channel (shiplap) | 1x8 | horizontal |
| enhanced siding package | plywood + typar | 1/2" | wall sheathing and building wrap |
| material options + upgrades | |||
| 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 channel | 1x6 | n/a | |
| item | material | dimension | notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| rafters | spruce | 2x6 - 2x8 | 24" on center maximum |
| sheathing | osb | 7/16" | n/a |
| material options + upgrades | |||
| roof boards | cedar | 1x6 | n/a |
| rafters | cedar | 2x6 - 2x10 | n/a |
| item | material | dimension | notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| soffit | stk cedar channel | 1x8 | n/a |
| fascia + corner boards | stk cedar | varies | n/a |
| material options + upgrades | |||
| soffit | clear cedar t&g v-joint | 1x6 | n/a |
| 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 Mini Oban 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
Popular upgrades
Interior Cedar Siding and Framing
The Mini Oban can be customized with a wide array of interior finishes. Consider upgrading to cedar framing or adding pine or cedar cladding to your Mini Oban’s walls and ceiling.
Interior cedar siding choices for a modern Mini Oban cabin
Finishing
Once your Mini Oban is complete, there are even more ways you can tailor your interior to suit your taste and needs. See Interior Finishing for more information.
Insulation
If you plan to heat your Mini Oban cabin, insulation may be added either at purchase or after-the-fact if you decide to do it later. The walls and roof are constructed in such a way that adding insulation either as an option or on your own is quite simple to do. If you’re thinking of using your Mini Oban all year round, then insulating it is the way to go.
Electrical
The inside of your Mini Oban is ready to accommodate wiring for 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 Mini Oban 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 building.
pricing
Visit "options and accessories" for detail and pricing of our accessories.
Find below pricing for all of the Mini Oban 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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