Sep 2nd, 2010 | Written by stephenh | Posted in Home Improvement |

An outdoor shower construction would be a great addition to your garden for the summer time. Not only is a ideal feature to add-on to your property, but it can save time and be more convenient than running into the house to clean up.

The first step to constructing an outdoor shower is to decide on which type of shower you wish to build.

Wall mounted showers

Wall mounted showers are great because they blend in with the rest of your garden. You can buy the kits from your local hardware store and then you simply need to make sure your choice of wall, will allow you access to the water supply. Prices of wall mounted showers start from about 100 dollars.

Portable showers

Portable showers are relatively inexpensive and are great for people living in areas which suffer from a very cold winter. They are simply connected up to a tap in your garden and then when the winter draws in, they are packed away and stored, than bought out next summer.

Stand alone showers

Stand alone showers are perhaps the most popular due to the ability to place them around the pool, or near to a water supply. Stand alone showers can cost as little or as much as you want them to.

Points to consider when constructing an outdoor shower.

1 – The base of your shower is important. If the base is grass, then your shower will end up as a mud bath. If you decide to use tiles, then make sure they are non slip. Another alternative is to use concrete however this can look unappealing and messy if not done properly.

2 – Drainage is important if you don’t want that part of your garden to end up as a swimming pool. If the area where you place your shower has no drainage then make some flow throughs in the surrounding area to take any excess water to the garden.

3 – Don’t place a shower next to an entrance to your house. Not only does it restrict access for those wishing to walk in and out but it will also mean that your entrance will end up with wet footprints all over it.

4 – Consider add-ons to your shower such as an enclosure for privacy. A seat near by to dry off or a towel and soap holder. If you really want to upgrade in style, then you can also install a water generator which will produce hot water.

As you can see from above, there is some thought needed when you are considering constructing a shower outdoors. To help you, have a look at the market and compare various makes, models and prices. Once you have decided on your ideal outdoor shower design, then install it and enjoy the added new feature of your property.

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