Garden shower - how to build a structure yourself

21-10-2018

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Many summer residents dream of building a summer garden shower on a plot, but few realize this idea, although in reality even those who have never built anything can do the work. Of course, you can buy a ready-made option, but its cost is quite high, so you can do it on your own, this will save considerable funds. In the review we will consider the main recommendations that will allow to cope with the construction.

In the photo: designs can have a very different configuration, there are no restrictions.

What is needed for work

If shower garden cabins are sold in finished form, then you have to collect all the necessary elements yourself:

Bar to assemble the frame	Many developers have remnants of materials remaining after the construction of a house or outbuildings, all of which can be used for work. If there are not enough elements or not at all, you need to purchase the necessary amount of timber and board or lining - it all depends on your wishes.
Storage capacity	A garden shower tank should have a capacity of about 200 liters, which is enough for four people. If you have running water, then you can do without a barrel, although it is better to install it on the roof of the building, and then in the summer you will have a supply of warm water that will be heated by the sun, thereby saving electricity.
Special watering can	It should be noted that the watering can for a garden shower is very different from the options used indoors. Due to the fact that the structure is located in the open air, all elements are exposed to adverse effects in the form of temperature drops, sunlight and high humidity.
Pallet	This element can either be bought in finished form, or made independently from a solution, in this case wooden walkways are additionally placed on the surface, this allows you to ensure a comfortable stay in the shower.

Note! In addition to all of the above materials, you need cement for the foundation or foundation.

Roof tank will provide you with warm water in summer

Workflow Description

When working with your own hands, you must observe a certain sequence of work and carry out a competent planning, this is what we will begin to consider.

Planning and preparation

At this stage, the following events are held:

You need to decide where the shower will be located in the garden area. It is important that there is enough space for the location of the building and the necessary communications to be as convenient as possible.
Now let's figure out how to make a project, special talent and accuracy is not needed here. It is important to determine all the required dimensions of the structure, and the height of the garden shower should be calculated taking into account the fact that rain will come out of the tank, which is located well below the roof level. Do not miss this fact, otherwise tall people will have to bend over.

Such a simple project can be easily drawn with your own hands.

Next, you need to arrange a drainage well for drainage, it should be located far from the well and have sufficient volume for effective drainage. For their devices, you can use either special concrete rings, or lay out a brick construction, or you can use old tires from a tractor or a truck (the price of the last option is the lowest — you will get the tires for free).
After that, you can proceed to the construction of the foundation, it can be the following types: columnar, tape or solid. The last option involves pouring the site under the building, while it is necessary to mount a drain and make slopes for the unobstructed outflow of water during use. Concrete should stand for 2-3 weeks, so this part of the work is best done in advance.

When pouring solid base, do not forget to equip the drain hole

Main works

Now consider how to build a garden summer shower:

The bottom strapping is done first., it uses the most durable and reliable timber. The elements are connected using self-tapping screws and special screws for wood, this ensures the highest reliability of fastening.
Next, build the frame structure, if the construction is small, then it is sufficiently strengthened with cross bars, and for larger-scale structures, additional reinforcement is needed with braces, which fix the bar's corners.

It looks like the simplest frame of the summer shower

Tip! You can use a more modern version of the connection - perforated corners with stiffeners. With their help, you can create a robust design in a very short time.

Next is the tank at the top of the building.. It is best to use flat variants of shower tanks specifically designed for this purpose, but you can adapt tanks of almost any configuration. The main thing is to securely fix the system, before that do not forget to fix the watering can, after that it will be very difficult.
After that, you can sheathe the structure with a board or clapboard, everything is pretty simple and clear. If there is a door block for a shower cabin, you should fasten the curtains, it is best to install a removable option, this will allow you to remove the canvas if necessary.
If you decide to install a heating element, then you should familiarize yourself with the recommendations that the instruction gives.. It is important to connect everything correctly, since the electric current is an increased danger.

To enhance the effect of the sun is better to choose the capacity of black

Conclusion

It is not difficult for any summer resident to build the simplest design, and if you want more comfort, you can make a garden shower with a dressing room. The video in this article will help to understand the important features of the process more thoroughly.