If you are thinking of installing an outdoor shower enclosure in your back yard then you will need to first of all decide on the size and type of timber you want. For example if you want a basic wood structure made from pine without a roof or door then erecting this type of outdoor shower enclosure outdoors will be a lot easier and cost effective. Alternatively, a well constructed enclosure built from cedar wood would look very classy next to an old style rustic colored home by a beach.
These days homeowners who live by a beach or want a stylish wooden outdoor shower enclosure built next to a swimming pool can have one of these structures built to their requirements and specifications. Before erecting one of these enclosures the first step is to decide where to place the structure in the back yard. For example, if the enclosure requires heated water and electrical fittings then it would not need to be built close to the house as this would keep the cost of installing underground water pipes and electrical wiring.
In some situations, to avoid installing pipes underground, water from a tap fixed to the outside of the house can be used by passing it through the garden hose into a shower fitting installed inside the enclosure.
Installing a wooden shower enclosure to the dimensions and design you require will require the expertise of a tradesman as he will have the skills to complete the job properly and knowledge of local bylaws and the building consent process if the structure requires a building permit. By engaging a tradesman you will also be in a position to supervise progress and have the enclosure built with the wood and the design of your choice.
Prior to erecting the shower enclosure, a flat base for the floor made from a square concrete slab (hand mixed) or 6 or 8 large square concrete tiles will need to be put down. A drainage system may also need to be installed by a registered drain layer. However, if the shower enclosure has very little use a soak pit in the ground filled with stones or rocks would be an option to gather and soak in any run off water from the enclosure.
This article provides tips and advice for homeowners on the advantages and disadvantages of erecting a wooden outdoor shower enclosure in the backyard.
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