How to Buy an Outdoor Shower
An outdoor shower can provide convenience as well as relaxation. When you decide to buy an outdoor shower, you can choose from several types of showers and design options on the market. Does this Spark an idea?
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Decide whether you want a portable shower or a permanent installation. Simple showers can be connected to a garden hose and are a very low-cost, portable solution. However, their "down" side is that they only provide cold water showers. More permanent showers can be hooked up to an outdoor plumbing line or a mounted to an outside wall of the house.
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Set a budget for the project. You can spend a few hundred dollars for a simple shower with a stall made of decking materials. A tiled shower with enclosed plumbing will require a higher investment. Remember to budget for plumbing costs. Include extra expenses (like landscaping) that provides privacy and lighting for your shower area.
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Browse books and websites for inspiration and ideas. See the resources section for some reading to get you started.
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Build some sort of shower enclosure for privacy. You could build a wall or a simple enclosure using fence and deck materials. Ready-made shower stalls are also available. Think about features that may come in handy, like towel racks, benches, niches for shampoo and changing areas.
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Purchase fixtures that are frost-proof and won't rust. Choose materials that resist mildew and can withstand often brutal outdoor elements. Be sure to pick the right showerhead. An overhead rainfall showerhead is relaxing, while a hand-held nozzle offers convenience.
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Choose an appropriate drain. A slow-draining soil may require a system that drains water underground. Find out whether your town requires your shower to have a specific kind of drainage system.
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