What you don’t see

Not your regular shed. Built like a home.

Type VB (ISO 1) wood-framed construction.

 

 Design & Features

Exterior cladding

  • Wood finish, T&G 5” wide:

    • Solid colors (Douglas Fir)

    • Clear coated Red Cedar ($1,500) or Douglas Fir.

  • Metal steel panels, flat, 12” wide - available in 8+ colors. Weatherproof. 24g.

 
 

Metal cladding and roof layers

 

Metal roof

  • 24g standing seam steel roof, 12” flat panels. Concealed fasteners (cannot leak).

  • Ice and rain guard underlayment.

  • Snow load: 45psf.

  • 8+ colors. “Cool” color pigments designed to reflect infrared light, reducing heat gain. ENERGY STAR®.

Interior walls

Clear coated or white birch plywood (natural or white) or QuietWall, an acoustically enhanced (theater-grade) fabric, available in 8+ colors.

  • QuietWall: Wraps walls for sound clarity and control. Optimum acoustical benefits to inspire concentration by allowing you to speak and hear without echo or distraction from ambient noise. ASTM C-423-84A. Acoustic Board NRC .80.

    Fire retardant. The product passes ASTM E-84 - Class A and NFPA 265, UBC 8-2 corner burn tests, and the meets California CDPH Standard (Section O1350) for Indoor Air Quality.

    Built for bio-responsibility, 50% from recycled plastic. Low VOC. LEED qualifications.

 

Ceiling

  • Acoustic foam panels, chess pattern. Black or grey.

 

Flooring

  • Premium plank vinyl:

    • Waterproof and scratch resistant.

    • 20-mil wear layer withstands large pets and heavy traffic.

    • Made without harmful toxic chemicals, FloorScore certified and safe for the home.

    • Made in the USA.

  • Rubber tiles (Gym Pack extra):

    • 3/8" thick. Shock and sound absorbent.

    • Scuff and stain resistant.

    • Made in the USA from recycled rubber.

    • Slip resistant.

  • Carpet tiles (gray) 18":

    • 100% recycled PET. Latex and VOC free.

    • Stain resistant and waterproof.

Step

  • Premium polymer capped composite boards

  • Traditional real wood aesthetics. 85% recycled polymers and reclaimed fibers.

  • Protected from moisture damage like mold, mildew, and rot. Won’t splinter, crack, cup, or peel.

  • Maintenance free: no sanding, staining, or sealing. Resists UV rays and staining.

Doors and windows:

  • One slider (72x80”) and one picture window (24x80”) on the front and an awning (48x36”) window on the side.

    • Available in black or white with matching trims and baseboards.

  • Double glazed: two panes of glass separated by a layer of argon gas and sealed, acts as insulation by reducing conduction. Designed to provide an even better barrier against outside temperatures.

    • Argon allow less heat to escape and less cold to enter because they have a higher density.

  • Frame: black or white powder coated aluminum or Fibrex® material (twice as strong as vinyl). Subject to availability.

  • Thermal break: a high-density rubber that creates a barrier between the internal and external face of the window/door, ensuring heat or cold from outside is not transferred inside.

  • The slider doors come with a manual lock in the inside and an exterior key lock.

 

Electrical:

Mini Office pod electrical power lighting setup
 
  • Complete electrical and lighting setup: black

    • 6 duplex outlets (1 outside), 2 with extra USB ports.

    • Interior lights: 4 smart LED spots: dimmable, tunable, remote controlled, compatible with Alexa and Google Home.

    • Exterior lights: 2 smart LED spots and 1 aluminum LED Wall Sconce

    • Exterior inlet: twist lock RV style receptacle, to facilitate hook up to your main service.

      • 30A service required.

        • 50A when a bathroom extra is added.

    • Breaker panel:

      • 110V, single phase.

      • 8-Space 16-Circuit .

      • Less wiring, clean gutter, fast installation with Plug-On Neutral.

      • UL listed for residential and commercial power distribution.

      • Each pole space accepts full-size, tandem or quad breakers.

      • Rated 120/240 VAC and 22,000 AIR short circuit current rating.

Metal toggle switches

 

LED recessed spot with smart lights

Exterior aluminum LED sconce

 

Exterior outlet.

 

Exterior twist lock inlet (RV style) 30A/50A

NEMA 3R Rain Tight

Breaker panel

 

Heating:

Whole room stainless steel heater with Auto Climate Control and remote, 1500W.

  • Climate control senses and adjusts how much heat and circulation is needed to maintain temperature.

  • Safety: cool-touch exterior, tip-over protection and 2-stage automatic shut-off. Metal grill keeps dust (and fingers) at bay.

  • 5 Year satisfaction guarantee.

  • Energy Sync lets you see how much energy is being used.

 

* Not included with extra AC mini split.

Insulation:

  • Fiberglass batt insulation, achieving these R-values:

    • R15 in the floor and walls.

    • R20 in the ceiling.

  • Weather barrier wrap barrier in every wall and ceiling.

  • A reinforced insulation package is available. Please ask a Pod Expert.

 

Plans

Dimensions and weight

The Twelve:

Internal height: 8’2” in the front - 7’7” in the back

External max. height: 9’6”

Weight: ~4,600 lbs

Footprint: 96 sf.

Living space: 72.5 sf.

The Sixteen:

Internal height: 8’2” in the front - 7’7” in the back

External max. height: 9’6”

Weight: ~7,200 lbs

Footprint: 160 sf.

Living space: 131 sf.

The Station

Internal height: 8’11” in the front - 7’7” in the back

External max. height: 10’6”

Footprint: 300 sf.

Living space: ≈255 sf.

Warranties

General Construction

 

1 year against defects as a result of poor craftsmanship.

Metal roof and exterior cladding

 

40-year residential paint: fading, chalking, chipping, cracking, .peeling.

Doors and windows

 

10-year limited.

Vinyl flooring

 

50-year residential/15-year commercial.

Composite step

 

25-year limited, fade and stain.

Heater

 

5-year manufacturer.

QuietWall fabric

 

3-year

Carpet

 

3-year

AC (extra)

 

1-year compressor, 2 year parts.