Wooden shower - how to build a structure on their own
The device of a comfortable shower is very important, both in the apartment or the house, and on country and seasonal dachas. Most often, the construction is made of polymeric materials, and very rarely there is a wooden shower stall - this option is great for a bath, but not everyone will decide to put it in the house; which is high.
The main advantages of wooden showers
If we are not talking about ready-made expensive options, but about products that can be made by hand, then there are several main advantages:
| Low cost | The price of the design is not high, since all available materials can be used for it - lining residues, bar, etc. Even if you buy everything you need in the store, the amount will be small, and you will be able to build a building with minimal costs. |
| Ease of construction | Country shower cabins made of wood are built very simply and quickly, this work is even for those who have no experience in carrying out such work. You do not need to attract hired professionals, whose services are often much more expensive than the required materials, you can independently deal with this issue. |
| Short terms of work | The greatest investment of time is necessary for the setting of concrete, if it is used in work. If you do without it, the whole process will take several hours. It is important to prepare all the materials in advance so that you do not have to go shopping and stop construction. |
| Practicality | If you equip the structure correctly, in summer the sun will warm the water. And if necessary, you can use a special heater that will provide a comfortable shower at any time of the day. It can be included only when it is necessary. |
Workflow features
All work can be divided into two stages - design planning and the acquisition of the necessary materials, as well as direct installation. Consider each of the stages in more detail.
Preparatory work
No matter how ridiculous it may sound, wooden toilets and shower cabins are built according to a similar principle. You will need approximately the same amount of materials, but additional items are needed for the shower.
A complete list of all necessary is as follows:
- Bars to create a frame, suitable for a variety of options, the main thing - that the cross section provides the required structural strength. The most commonly used sizes are 60 by 60 mm and more. You can use other options: metal pipes of various sections, angles, profiles, etc.
Tip! It is best to choose material from solid wood, the ideal option - larch, it is excellent against moisture, and therefore is ideal for a shower.
- For lining fit wooden slats, wall paneling, etc.. You can use the materials remaining after finishing the house, but in order to make the shower cabin look like attractive wood, it is better to use quality products without rejecting and blackening.
- Polycarbonate can be used as a roofing material. - it reliably protects from an atmospheric precipitation and passes light. But other options will do — from slate to metal tile.
Note! On the roof you can put a container that will heat up in the summer and provide you with warm water. The optimal volume is from 100 to 200 liters. Naturally, if such an option is used, the design must be more durable in order to withstand the load without any problems.
- Do not forget about the tool and fasteners: for connections it is better to use screws on the tree. And from the tool you will need a hacksaw or jigsaw and a screwdriver.
It is important to choose the optimal location so that the structure is in the sun, especially if the water tank is installed on the roof. Take care in advance of making communications, pay special attention to the sewage system, as often summer wooden showers for summer houses are not equipped properly.
It is important that the size of the sewer well corresponds to the estimated amount of wastewater.
Main stage
The works can be carried out in two ways, the first involves the concreting of the pillars in the ground, and the second - the device of the foundation on which the already assembled frame is placed, and we will consider it:
- Concrete site is pre-poured, do not forget about the drain, the slope should be at least a centimeter per linear meter. You can do it easier: remove the top layer of turf and cover the base with roofing paper or other waterproof material. It is important that the water is not absorbed into the ground directly under the booth.
- The second option is the concreting of metal struts into the ground, on which the structure is subsequently installed. It is also a good decision, but it is more difficult to make.
- Next, the frame is assembled, for this, bars are cut into the desired pieces and fastened with self-tapping screws. To ensure rigidity, you can temporarily strengthen the braces, the number of racks depends on the size of the structure.
- Outdoor wooden showers for gardening are adversely affected, so all elements are recommended to be treated with linseed oil or more modern impregnations to protect the wood.
- The casing of the finished structure is made by any material you like. You can even use plywood or a special oriented strand board, which perfectly resists moisture - you get a shower under a tree, but its reliability will be much higher.
- As noted above, it is very easy to arrange wooden shower cabins for giving with heating - it is enough to arrange a dark-colored container on the roof. Additionally, you can install a special bulk heater, with it you can warm the water when needed.
Conclusion
As you could see, a shower cabin made of wood with your own hands is very simple and fast, and you significantly increase the comfort of staying at the cottage. The video in this article will vividly show some important points of the workflow.