Original price was: $22,950.00.$20,190.00Current price is: $20,190.00.
Dimensions: 16′ × 16′ × 9′ DIY steel building kit
Ideal Use: Suitable for a small cottage bunkie, backyard hobby studio, guest space, or recreational retreat.
Entry: Includes framed openings for one 3′ × 7′ service door, one 3′ × 3′ window, and two 3′ × 4′ picture windows.
Roof: Heavy-duty 26-gauge roof panels with a 3:12 pitch and 18″ overhang, including soffit, with a standard galvanized finish and a 25-year warranty.
Walls: Heavy-duty 26-gauge panels with a 40-year warranty.
Customization: Choose from 14 wall colours and 10 trim colours for a personalized look.
Durability: Weather-resistant construction designed for cottage and backyard use across varying seasonal conditions.
DIY Ready: Certified engineered structural drawings included for assembly.
The Muskoka Model is designed for cottage owners and homeowners who need a flexible space for guests, hobbies, or recreational activities while maintaining a compact footprint.
Create a separate retreat for visiting family and friends at your cottage or home. The 256 sq ft footprint offers space for a simple guest setup, with windows that help bring natural light into the interior.
Set up a dedicated space for painting, crafts, writing, or other creative hobbies. Separate it from the main house and arrange the interior around your projects, supplies, and workspace.
Add a quiet place to relax, read, or unwind after a day outdoors. The Muskoka-inspired design and multiple window openings make it a fitting addition to a cottage property.
Organize art supplies, craft materials, and worktables in a dedicated creative space. The window openings help bring daylight into the studio for everyday projects.
Create a separate work area away from household distractions. Arrange a desk, chair, and storage for a focused workspace, subject to local requirements for the building’s intended use.
Create a comfortable base for planning garden projects, organizing supplies, or enjoying a quiet view of your backyard. Use the space for hobbies and relaxation while keeping garden tools stored elsewhere.
Organize seasonal belongings, recreational supplies, and cottage essentials in one dedicated location. The service door provides convenient access, while the windows bring natural light into the space.
Create a practical workspace for DIY repairs, woodworking, and small projects, with room for workbenches, tool cabinets, and equipment suited to the available floor space.
Compact Storage
Multi-Purpose Storage & Workshop
Cottage Bunkie – Muskoka Model
Larger Garage & Workshop
Spacious Two-Car Garage
| Payment Stage | Payment Type | Amount | When to Pay | Reference Timeline | Norsteel Provides |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Engineering Deposit | 25% | When placing your order | Day 1 | Certified Engineered Drawings within 7 – 14 days |
| 2 | Fabrication Deposit | 25% | Upon receipt of Certified Engineered drawings | Day 7 - 14 | Start of building fabrication |
| 3 | Final Payment | 50% + Freight | At least 7 days prior to shipping | Day 30 - 60 | Doorstep Delivery |
Every Norsteel 24×24×10 kit is engineered to meet or exceed the requirements of the National Building Code of Canada (NBCC 2020), calculated for your building’s exact address rather than a generic regional average. Snow load, wind load, and seismic requirements vary significantly by province and even by municipality.
From heavy snow regions in Quebec and Newfoundland and Labrador to high wind and seismic conditions in British Columbia, and the varied climate demands of Ontario, Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba, Norsteel EasyBuild kits can be engineered to meet the specific structural requirements of projects across Canada.
That’s why the engineered loads for this kit are finalized after you provide your site location, not before. It’s how we make sure the structure is rated for the real snow, wind, and seismic conditions it will face at your site.
The EasyBuild system is designed for do-it-yourself assembly: components are pre-cut, labelled, and bolt together with no welding required. Most customers complete a building this size in roughly 2–3 weeks, working with a small crew on weekends or evenings, though timeline varies with crew size, weather, and experience level. Basic tools are enough to get through the build — a socket set, a level, an impact driver, ladders or scaffolding, and a couple of extra hands for lifting panels.
If you get stuck partway through, Norsteel provides support during assembly, and your kit ships with step-by-step installation instructions and the engineered drawings referenced throughout the build. You’re not on your own with a pile of steel and a manual, help is a phone call away at 1-866-822-4022.
A 24×24 steel building can be set on either a concrete slab-on-grade foundation or a pier-and-beam foundation (Sono tubes with a grade beam), depending on soil conditions, budget, and local code requirements. Slab-on-grade is the most common choice for garages and workshops, since it doubles as your finished floor. Every kit includes certified anchor bolt plans and foundation load reactions , so your concrete contractor has exact bolt locations and load specifications to pour a foundation that matches your building precisely.
Frost-line depth, and therefore how deep your footings need to go, varies by region across Canada, so foundation depth should always be confirmed with your local building department or a local engineer/contractor rather than assumed from a general rule of thumb. For a cost estimate on the concrete work itself, get a quote from a local foundation contractor once your engineered drawings and anchor bolt plan are finalized.
All Norsteel Buildings are engineered to meet or exceed national, provincial and state requirements and codes. Stainless steel capped fasteners, superior precision paint coating, along with galvanized girts and purlins keep Norsteel buildings looking like new for decades to come. We are so confident in the quality, strength, and durability of our products that we offer a full array of industry-leading warranties:
A Norsteel expert will contact you to finalize the details of your building project. We'll gather information about your site location, local building codes, and any specific needs you have. If you're interested in any optional add-ons, let your building consultant know so they can provide a detailed breakdown of any additional costs during your consultation.
Your building is custom-engineered for your exact location and requirements. In about 2 weeks, you'll receive certified engineered drawings covering everything you need, including anchor bolt locations, foundation calculations, and full structural specifications for your permit application. Once your drawings are approved, your kit moves into production.
Once your building is in production, we'll keep you updated on the timeline. Approximately 3 weeks before your building's arrival, you'll receive an email confirming your delivery date along with everything you need to prepare your site, including clearing a path for the delivery truck to access your property.
Your EasyBuild structure arrives by flatbed trailer as a complete, labelled package on one or more skids, depending on building size. Off-loading happens in layers, top to bottom; the heaviest piece, the hardware box, weighs about 4,000 lbs. A forklift makes unloading easier, and our team is ready to help with any challenges. Every part is clearly labelled for assembly. If you run into any challenges, reach out, we're here to help.
With 25+ years of experience, Norsteel delivers award-winning steel buildings tailored to your unique needs. From commercial and industrial to agricultural and residential projects, we’re ready to bring your vision to life.
