The 8-foot front porch is one of the most useful features of this model. It creates a covered space where homeowners can place chairs, a small table, towel hooks, outdoor decor, or a serving area for drinks and snacks. This makes the pool house helpful not only for storage but also for relaxing and hosting guests during summer pool days.

Homeowners often choose the Colonial Pool House for:

• A changing area
• Relaxing out of the sun
• Protecting and storing pool equipment, chemicals, and cleaning tools
• Entertaining guests and throwing parties
• Easy access to pool supplies

A pool house is often placed in one of the most visible areas of the backyard, so it needs to look attractive from the patio, pool, lawn, and home. What makes Stoltzfus Structures special is the combination of craftsmanship, customization, and client guidance. From choosing the right layout to preparing the site, the team helps homeowners think through the details that matter. The result is a pool house that adds convenience, beauty, and lasting value to the backyard.

What makes the experience different:

• Helpful guidance - Get support choosing the right size, placement, layout, and options.
• Made for your property - Customize the pool house around your yard, home style, and storage needs.
• Not one-size-fits-all - Select doors, windows, siding, colors, and upgrades that fit how you’ll use it.
• Support from start to finish - Get help from quote and design through delivery and installation.
• Confidence built in - Warranty coverage, professional delivery, and optional site prep add peace of mind.

The hip roof style is one of the defining features of the Colonial Pool House, giving it a more refined look than a basic backyard storage building. The porch is included in the overall building size rather than added separately, which is important for homeowners to consider when choosing the right layout. The porch also includes vinyl railing and posts, helping create a clean, finished seating or entry area beside the pool.

Delivery and site planning are important before the pool house arrives. Homeowners should review the pool house location, access to the backyard, patio layout, pool equipment location, nearby fencing, landscaping, and any local permitting needs. A level, prepared site helps the pool house sit properly and gives your space a clean appearance.

Build details include:

• Flooring: 5/8” Smart Finish Wood Flooring, 4x4 Pressure Treated Runners & 2x4 16” OC Floorjoists
• Walls: 2x4 16” OC Wall Studs
• Siding: ½” Painted Smartside Wood Siding or Cedar Creek Vinyl Siding or Painted James Hardie Plank Siding
• Windows: (2) 18x27 Sliding Windows w/ Shutters
• Doors: Double-Hinged Fiberglass Slab Door w/ Aluminium Floorguard & (1) Fiberglass Single Door w/ Arched Glass Window
• Roof: 30-Year Asphalt Shingles, Hip Style Roof, 2x4 16” OC Rafters, ½” Wood Sheathing & Tar Paper
• Porch: 8’ Porch w/ Vinyl Decking & Vinyl Railing and Posts

Setup & Delivery Notes

• A level stone or concrete pad is recommended before delivery.
• Site prep can often be coordinated through Stoltzfus.
• Delivery requires clear access, usually 2'–3' wider than the building.
• Your building is delivered directly to the prepared foundation.
• Build-on-site and anchoring options may be available for an additional cost. 

Helpful planning links: 
Site Prep | Delivery | Build-On-Site | Financing