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12x20 Smithaven upgraded to a four season package
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12x20 Smithaven - Four Season Interior
12x20 Smithaven Four Season Interior
12x16 Four Season Smithaven
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12x20 Smithaven upgraded to a four season package
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12x20 Smithaven Four Season Interior
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Smithaven (living)

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MSRP: $11,052.00
Our Price: $8,557.00
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With abundant natural light streaming in from the barn sash and transom windows and the additional headroom provided by the dormer, this unique design is the perfect choice for a workshop, artisan studio, backyard office or a stylish storage shed. Upgrade to four-season for year-round use!

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Description

This quaint cottage stands out with its windowed dormer and asymmetrical roofline. The dormer also makes this tiny cottage feel larger than it is. The Smithaven is often used as an accessory dwelling unit, treehouse or artist’s studio or office. The open floorplan provides homeowners flexibility for various layouts.

Floor, wall and roof insulation, insulated double pane windows and an insulated door turn this cottage into a four-season shell. Install a woodstove, composting toilet and solar package for off-grid living or install modern electrical, plumbing and heating options. Other possible upgrades include pressure treated flooring, shingle roofing (cedar or asphalt), alternative siding choices, flower boxes and weathervanes. Purchase additional windows for more natural light.

When dreaming about the small cottage lifestyle, you may imagine tranquil surroundings that bring back memories of a simpler way of life. Cottages are adorable structures that simply emanate warmth and comfort. They make charming guesthouses or backyard retreats. When the primary purpose of your small cottage is a vacation home, the intimate space is ideal for couples looking for peaceful weekend getaways or families seeking quality time and bonding. At Jamaica Cottage Shop, we think that a having a cabin in the backyard can be just as rewarding as having one in the backcountry.  Home office or bunk house for guests? Maybe both? Turn your four-season retreat into a combined guest house and workspace for hobbies such as pottery or jewelry making.

Offered as frame only kits, complete pre-cut kits, 3- and 4-Season kits, or step-by-step plans nationwide, our outdoor post and beam cottage and tiny house solutions give you the extra room you need for visiting guests, a corner garden office or a country retreat. If you live within our Northeast delivery area, consider purchasing a fully assembled turn-key design delivered to your prepared site.

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Specifications

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10×16 Living Smithaven

4-Season Pre-Cut Kit (Pre-Set Options)

Base Area: 160 sq. ft.

Total Interior Area: 160 sq. ft.

Recommended Foundation: 8–10” Crushed Gravel

Overall Dimensions: 10’6” H x 11’8” W x 17’8” D

Estimated Weight: 8,000 lbs

FLOOR SYSTEM

2 (qty) 6x6x16’ Hemlock Skids

2”x6” Kiln Dried Spruce Joists 24” On Center

¾” CDX Plywood Floor Decking

Floor Vapor Barrier

5½” Fiberglass Insulation (R21)

Under Deck Sheathing: ⅜” Plywood

Floor Weight Rating: 25 lbs/ sq. ft.

WALLS

Exposed 4”x4” Hemlock Post and Beam Wall Framing

Wall Height: Front: 60” Rear: 36” Dormer Wall Height: 89”

Wall Vapor Barrier

Foil Backed Rigid Foam Insulation (R13)

Shiplap Pine Interior Sheathing

Siding: 1” rough sawn Pine Board & Batten

1” rough sawn Pine Corner, Door & Window Trim & 2” rough sawn Pine Fascia & Shadow Trim

ROOF

Saltbox Roof Style

Roof Pitch: 12/12

Dormer Pitch: 3/12

Roof Features: Dormer with Aluminum Valley Flashing

2”x6” Kiln Dried Spruce Rafters 24” On Center

1”x6” Kiln Dried Spruce Exposed Collar Ties

1” rough sawn Solid Barn Board Roof Sheathing

Roof Vapor Barrier

5½” Fiberglass Insulation (R21)

Shiplap Pine Interior Ceiling Sheathing

Corrugated 29g Metal Roofing, Color: Evergreen

DOOR & WINDOWS:

Door: 1 (qty) 3-0 nine-lite Insulated Steel Door with Keyless Lever Locking Hardware

Windows: 3 (qty) 2’x2’ Insulated Awning Window: White Vinyl Interior/Exterior w/ Screen

1 (qty) 8’x1’ Insulated Fixed Transom Window: White Vinyl Interior/Exterior

1 (qty) 16”x21” Insulated Fixed Window

Estimated Assembly Time & Logistic Information

Estimated Assembly Time: Two People: 66 hrs

Estimated Shipping Cube Sizes

Cube 1: 42”x50”x192”

Cube 2: 42”x50”x192”

Cube 3: 42”x48”x192”

Cube 4: 42”x48”x192”


Available Versions

3-Season Pre-Cut Kit

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4-Season Pre-Cut Kit

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10×20 Living Smithaven

4-Season Pre-Cut Kit (Pre-Set Options)

Base Area: 200 sq. ft.

Total Interior Area: 200 sq. ft.

Recommended Foundation: 10–12” Crushed Gravel

Overall Dimensions: 10’6” H x 11’8” W x 21’8” D

Estimated Weight: 9,000 lbs

FLOOR SYSTEM

2 (qty) 6x6x20’ Hemlock Skids

2”x6” Kiln Dried Spruce Joists 24” On Center

¾” CDX Plywood Floor Decking

Floor Vapor Barrier

5½” Fiberglass Insulation (R21)

Under Deck Sheathing: ⅜” Plywood

Floor Weight Rating: 25 lbs/ sq. ft.

WALLS

Exposed 4”x4” Hemlock Post and Beam Wall Framing

Wall Height: Front: 60” Rear: 36” Dormer Wall Height: 89”

Wall Vapor Barrier

Foil Backed Rigid Foam Insulation (R13)

Shiplap Pine Interior Sheathing

Siding: 1” rough sawn Pine Board & Batten

1” rough sawn Pine Corner, Door & Window Trim & 2” rough sawn Pine Fascia & Shadow Trim

ROOF

Saltbox Roof Style

Roof Pitch: 12/12

Dormer Pitch: 3/12

Roof Features: Dormer with Aluminum Valley Flashing

2”x6” Kiln Dried Spruce Rafters 24” On Center

1”x6” Kiln Dried Spruce Exposed Collar Ties

1” rough sawn Solid Barn Board Roof Sheathing

Roof Vapor Barrier

5½” Fiberglass Insulation (R21)

Shiplap Pine Interior Ceiling Sheathing

Corrugated 29g Metal Roofing, Color: Evergreen

DOOR & WINDOWS:

Door: 1 (qty) 3-0 nine-lite Insulated Steel Door with Keyless Lever Locking Hardware

Windows: 3 (qty) 2’x2’ Insulated Awning Window: White Vinyl Interior/Exterior w/ Screen

1 (qty) 8’x1’ Insulated Fixed Transom Window: White Vinyl Interior/Exterior

1 (qty) 16”x21” Insulated Fixed Window

Estimated Assembly Time & Logistic Information

Estimated Assembly Time: Two People: 76 hrs

Estimated Shipping Cube Sizes

Cube 1: 42”x40”x144”

Cube 2: 42”x42”x144”

Cube 3: 42”x48”x192”

Cube 4: 42”x48”x192”


Available Versions

3-Season Pre-Cut Kit

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4-Season Pre-Cut Kit

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Shipping Information / Logistics

10×24 Living Smithaven

4-Season Pre-Cut Kit (Pre-Set Options)

Base Area: 240 sq. ft.

Total Interior Area: 240 sq. ft.

Recommended Foundation: 10–12” Crushed Gravel

Overall Dimensions: 10’6” H x 11’8” W x 25’8” D

Estimated Weight: 10,000 lbs

FLOOR SYSTEM

2 (qty) 6x6x24’ Hemlock Skids

2”x6” Kiln Dried Spruce Joists 24” On Center

¾” CDX Plywood Floor Decking

Floor Vapor Barrier

5½” Fiberglass Insulation (R21)

Under Deck Sheathing: ⅜” Plywood

Floor Weight Rating: 25 lbs/ sq. ft.

WALLS

Exposed 4”x4” Hemlock Post and Beam Wall Framing

Wall Height: Front: 60” Rear: 36” Dormer Wall Height: 89”

Wall Vapor Barrier

Foil Backed Rigid Foam Insulation (R13)

Shiplap Pine Interior Sheathing

Siding: 1” rough sawn Pine Board & Batten

1” rough sawn Pine Corner, Door & Window Trim & 2” rough sawn Pine Fascia & Shadow Trim

ROOF

Saltbox Roof Style

Roof Pitch: 12/12

Dormer Pitch: 3/12

Roof Features: Dormer with Aluminum Valley Flashing

2”x6” Kiln Dried Spruce Rafters 24” On Center

1”x6” Kiln Dried Spruce Exposed Collar Ties

1” rough sawn Solid Barn Board Roof Sheathing

Roof Vapor Barrier

5½” Fiberglass Insulation (R21)

Shiplap Pine Interior Ceiling Sheathing

Corrugated 29g Metal Roofing, Color: Evergreen

DOOR & WINDOWS:

Door: 1 (qty) 3-0 nine-lite Insulated Steel Door with Keyless Lever Locking Hardware

Windows: 3 (qty) 2’x2’ Insulated Awning Window: White Vinyl Interior/Exterior w/ Screen

1 (qty) 8’x1’ Insulated Fixed Transom Window: White Vinyl Interior/Exterior

1 (qty) 16”x21” Insulated Fixed Window

Estimated Assembly Time & Logistic Information

Estimated Assembly Time: Two People: 86 hrs

Estimated Shipping Cube Sizes

Cube 1: 42”x50”x144”

Cube 2: 42”x50”x144”

Cube 3: 42”x48”x192”

Cube 4: 42”x48”x192”


Available Versions

3-Season Pre-Cut Kit

See Specifications

4-Season Pre-Cut Kit

See Specifications
Shipping Information / Logistics

12×16 Living Smithaven

4-Season Pre-Cut Kit (Pre-Set Options)

Base Area: 192 sq. ft.

Total Interior Area: 192 sq. ft.

Recommended Foundation: 10–12” Crushed Gravel

Overall Dimensions: 10’6” H x 11’8” W x 17’8” D

Estimated Weight: 9,000 lbs

FLOOR SYSTEM

2 (qty) 6x6x16’ Hemlock Skids

2”x6” Kiln Dried Spruce Joists 24” On Center

¾” CDX Plywood Floor Decking

Floor Vapor Barrier

5½” Fiberglass Insulation (R21)

Under Deck Sheathing: ⅜” Plywood

Floor Weight Rating: 25 lbs/ sq. ft.

WALLS

Exposed 4”x4” Hemlock Post and Beam Wall Framing

Wall Height: Front: 60” Rear: 36” Dormer Wall Height: 91”

Wall Vapor Barrier

Foil Backed Rigid Foam Insulation (R13)

Shiplap Pine Interior Sheathing

Siding: 1” rough sawn Pine Board & Batten

1” rough sawn Pine Corner, Door & Window Trim & 2” rough sawn Pine Fascia & Shadow Trim

ROOF

Saltbox Roof Style

Roof Pitch: 12/12

Dormer Pitch: 9/12

Roof Features: Dormer with Aluminum Valley Flashing

2”x6” Kiln Dried Spruce Rafters 24” On Center

1”x6” Kiln Dried Spruce Exposed Collar Ties

1” rough sawn Solid Barn Board Roof Sheathing

Roof Vapor Barrier

5½” Fiberglass Insulation (R21)

Shiplap Pine Interior Ceiling Sheathing

Corrugated 29g Metal Roofing, Color: Evergreen

DOOR & WINDOWS:

Door: 1 (qty) 3-0 nine-lite Insulated Steel Door with Keyless Lever Locking Hardware

Windows: 3 (qty) 2’x2’ Insulated Awning Window: White Vinyl Interior/Exterior w/ Screen

1 (qty) 8’x1’ Insulated Fixed Transom Window: White Vinyl Interior/Exterior

1 (qty) 16”x21” Insulated Fixed Window

Estimated Assembly Time & Logistic Information

Estimated Assembly Time: Two People: 75 hrs

Estimated Shipping Cube Sizes

Cube 1: 42”x40”x144”

Cube 2: 42”x42”x144”

Cube 3: 42”x48”x192”

Cube 4: 42”x48”x192”


Available Versions

3-Season Pre-Cut Kit

See Specifications

4-Season Pre-Cut Kit

See Specifications
Shipping Information / Logistics

12×20 Living Smithaven

4-Season Pre-Cut Kit (Pre-Set Options)

Base Area: 240 sq. ft.

Total Interior Area: 240 sq. ft.

Recommended Foundation: 10–12” Crushed Gravel

Overall Dimensions: 10’6” H x 11’8” W x 21’8” D

Estimated Weight: 10,000 lbs

FLOOR SYSTEM

2 (qty) 6x6x20’ Hemlock Skids

2”x6” Kiln Dried Spruce Joists 24” On Center

¾” CDX Plywood Floor Decking

Floor Vapor Barrier

5½” Fiberglass Insulation (R21)

Under Deck Sheathing: ⅜” Plywood

Floor Weight Rating: 25 lbs/ sq. ft.

WALLS

Exposed 4”x4” Hemlock Post and Beam Wall Framing

Wall Height: Front: 60” Rear: 36” Dormer Wall Height: 91”

Wall Vapor Barrier

Foil Backed Rigid Foam Insulation (R13)

Shiplap Pine Interior Sheathing

Siding: 1” rough sawn Pine Board & Batten

1” rough sawn Pine Corner, Door & Window Trim & 2” rough sawn Pine Fascia & Shadow Trim

ROOF

Saltbox Roof Style

Roof Pitch: 12/12

Dormer Pitch: 9/12

Roof Features: Dormer with Aluminum Valley Flashing

2”x6” Kiln Dried Spruce Rafters 24” On Center

1”x6” Kiln Dried Spruce Exposed Collar Ties

1” rough sawn Solid Barn Board Roof Sheathing

Roof Vapor Barrier

5½” Fiberglass Insulation (R21)

Shiplap Pine Interior Ceiling Sheathing

Corrugated 29g Metal Roofing, Color: Evergreen

DOOR & WINDOWS:

Door: 1 (qty) 3-0 nine-lite Insulated Steel Door with Keyless Lever Locking Hardware

Windows: 3 (qty) 2’x2’ Insulated Awning Window: White Vinyl Interior/Exterior w/ Screen

1 (qty) 8’x1’ Insulated Fixed Transom Window: White Vinyl Interior/Exterior

1 (qty) 16”x21” Insulated Fixed Window

Estimated Assembly Time & Logistic Information

Estimated Assembly Time: Two People: 86 hrs

Estimated Shipping Cube Sizes

Cube 1: 42”x50”x144”

Cube 2: 42”x50”x144”

Cube 3: 42”x48”x192”

Cube 4: 42”x48”x192”


Available Versions

3-Season Pre-Cut Kit

See Specifications

4-Season Pre-Cut Kit

See Specifications
Shipping Information / Logistics

12×24 Living Smithaven

4-Season Pre-Cut Kit (Pre-Set Options)

Base Area: 288 sq. ft.

Total Interior Area: 288 sq. ft.

Recommended Foundation: Compacted 12” Crushed Gravel

Overall Dimensions: 10’6” H x 11’8” W x 25’8” D

Estimated Weight: 11,000 lbs

FLOOR SYSTEM

2 (qty) 6x6x24’ Hemlock Skids

2”x6” Kiln Dried Spruce Joists 24” On Center

¾” CDX Plywood Floor Decking

Floor Vapor Barrier

5½” Fiberglass Insulation (R21)

Under Deck Sheathing: ⅜” Plywood

Floor Weight Rating: 25 lbs/ sq. ft.

WALLS

Exposed 4”x4” Hemlock Post and Beam Wall Framing

Wall Height: Front: 60” Rear: 36” Dormer Wall Height: 91”

Wall Vapor Barrier

Foil Backed Rigid Foam Insulation (R13)

Shiplap Pine Interior Sheathing

Siding: 1” rough sawn Pine Board & Batten

1” rough sawn Pine Corner, Door & Window Trim & 2” rough sawn Pine Fascia & Shadow Trim

ROOF

Saltbox Roof Style

Roof Pitch: 12/12

Dormer Pitch: 9/12

Roof Features: Dormer with Aluminum Valley Flashing

2”x6” Kiln Dried Spruce Rafters 24” On Center

1”x6” Kiln Dried Spruce Exposed Collar Ties

1” rough sawn Solid Barn Board Roof Sheathing

Roof Vapor Barrier

5½” Fiberglass Insulation (R21)

Shiplap Pine Interior Ceiling Sheathing

Corrugated 29g Metal Roofing, Color: Evergreen

DOOR & WINDOWS:

Door: 1 (qty) 3-0 nine-lite Insulated Steel Door with Keyless Lever Locking Hardware

Windows: 3 (qty) 2’x2’ Insulated Awning Window: White Vinyl Interior/Exterior w/ Screen

1 (qty) 8’x1’ Insulated Fixed Transom Window: White Vinyl Interior/Exterior

1 (qty) 16”x21” Insulated Fixed Window

Estimated Assembly Time & Logistic Information

Estimated Assembly Time: Two People: 97 hrs

Estimated Shipping Cube Sizes

Cube 1: 42”x50”x192”

Cube 2: 42”x50”x144”

Cube 3: 42”x48”x192”

Cube 4: 42”x48”x192”


Available Versions

3-Season Pre-Cut Kit

See Specifications

4-Season Pre-Cut Kit

See Specifications
Shipping Information / Logistics

Ways to Purchase Your Smithaven (living)

Configure yours to see all the options
or Quick Buy to purchase with the standard options

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See Explanations of types: 3-Season or 4-Season

 

Configure Frame Only, Complete Pre-Cut Kit and Fully Assembled here

Flooring 2 Flooring

Hemlock is a sustainable, all natural hard wood, building or placing your structure on concrete blocks is recommended.
Treated is recommended when your structure will be directly on the ground or a concrete slab

No Floor removes the floor system and adds treated sills. Select this option if you intend to use the ground or a concrete slab as your floor.

*Buildings that do not come standard with a floor system, or have the floor system removed, will not come with any floor insulation or floor vapor barrier. 

Siding 3 Siding

See gallery and information sheet here for details on each option.

Roofing 4 Roofing

Select which type or Roofing Material you’d like.

See our information sheet here for details on each type.

Millwork 5 Millwork

We refer to “Millwork” as the doors and windows.

Select “Standard Millwork” to include the Standard Millwork Package for your structure.
Select “Remove Millwork” to purchase different or upgraded millwork separately or or add in your own.

Note: Your kit is designed to have specific size rough openings. If you purchase millwork separately or use your own, consider size.
Aftermarket alterations are sometimes made by experienced carpenters to accommodate additional or slightly different size millwork. Frame-Only Kits generally don’t come with Millwork. You have the option to add it here by selecting “Standard Millwork”

Add Ons 6 Add Ons

Consider adding these options to your kit:

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    For frame only kits, complete uninsulated kits, or fully assembled shells see Smithaven Storage

     3 Season PCK4 Season PCKPlans Only
    10X16$8,557.00$11,649.00--
    10X20$10,696.00$14,444.00--
    10X24$12,836.00$17,237.00--
    12X16$10,485.00$14,104.00$99.90
    12X20$13,106.00$17,507.00--
    12X24$15,727.00$20,914.00--

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