How to make a shower in the country with your own hands tips on installation and selection of materials

Choose a place

Before you engage in direct construction, you need to choose a place where you put your shower. It must meet several requirements in order for the new structure to perform all the required functions.

1. Sunny side. One of the most common mistakes of those who are in a hurry to start assembling a structure as soon as possible. They put it in a place where the sun does not fall. In the case of a shower without running water, our tank will serve as a solar-powered heater. The heat-conducting material from which the tank will be made heats up along with its contents (water), and gives you the opportunity to wash yourself with sufficiently warm or even hot water. Choose a sunny location that is not shaded by a fence, garage, shed, or any other structure. Otherwise, the shower will simply lose all its meaning - washing with cold water is not the most pleasant experience.

2. position on the ground. Our future building is connected with water, so it needs to go somewhere. The easiest way to drain will be on a flat surface or (even better) on a hill. But putting the shower in a low place is a very bad idea, because with constant use, water will literally accumulate under your feet. As a result, there will be dampness, mold, and many other troubles.

3. Proximity to home. Also, do not forget about convenience. If you plan to use the shower not only on a hot day, but also when it is already getting dark outside, it will be rather unpleasant to run across the entire garden to a warm house. We advise you to choose the best place in the open space (so that the sun heats the water tank), but not too far from home - so that you can run to it in the evening and not catch a cold.

Communications

Now our shower is ready, it remains to talk a little about laying communications: ventilation, water, etc.

Ventilation. Due to the constant humidity in the booth, condensation can occur on the walls and ceiling, as well as unpleasant odors. To avoid this and ensure normal air circulation, you can make a hole in the ceiling or below in the walls. And so that dust and dirt do not get into the booth through it and everything looks beautiful, you can buy a special decorative grille in the store (see photo below).

Light. The use of light in an outdoor shower is undesirable - after all, this is a place with constant high humidity and water flows. In addition to the possibility of a short circuit and other life-threatening things, such lamps will be short-lived all because of the same conditions in the shower. The best option for the summer would be to make a small window in the door. Do not forget that the glass for the window should be frosted.

When using the shower at other times of the year, special waterproof LED Velcro lanterns can be purchased at the store. In combination with street light, they will give a completely acceptable level of illumination.

Drain. In the summer, the use of the shower will be significantly increased, as it is especially cool to rinse after a hard day in the garden in the summer shower

That is why it is very important to build a competent drain system. Ideally, it is necessary to combine the sewerage system from the house with the pipeline from the shower, but this is not always possible.

When the shower is located on a hill, the water may go into the drainage located below (see photo). Do not forget that in this case the size of the drainage embankment must be at least 2 cubic meters, otherwise the drainage will not be enough.

In some sources, you can find instructions for installing a drain from an outdoor shower over a septic tank. This design is considered erroneous and life-threatening.Firstly, with incorrect calculations (and a mistake is always possible, especially with the independent manufacture of all elements), the shower stall can simply collapse due to the abundance of water. Secondly, over time, the system stops working as well as before, and an unpleasant odor can develop.

Even ideal systems can sometimes fail due to sudden rise in groundwater, changing climatic conditions, and more. If you notice an unpleasant smell or stagnant water, do not be lazy and check what could be the matter. Redoing everything anew will be much more expensive than repairing it in time.

Do-it-yourself summer shower

The simplest designs of a summer shower were erected on six acres by our grandparents. Today, when new technologies, materials, and the dachas themselves have stepped over the status of tiny panel houses, the appearance of shower cabins has also changed. With a strong desire, you can aim at a capital summer shower for a summer residence with heating, on a solid foundation and with a large shower. You can limit yourself to a light frame option, using improvised means.

Already in early spring, you can start planning the construction of a shower, so that it will be ready for a warm spring and a hot summer.

And yet, which design option is preferable if you are planning to build an outdoor shower yourself. The choice depends on three main factors:

financial opportunities

Beautiful shower with decorative pebble walls

Interesting summer shower in the form of a surfboard

• construction skills
• dacha status

If you want to save money or realize your creative ideas, then build a summer shower in the country with your own hands

Summer shower in modern style

The simplest summer shower in the country can be assembled from metal pipes, bathroom curtains and a plastic barrel.

The stationary option involves the construction of a solid shower cabin made of wood, with the construction of a drain and a connection to the water supply. You can assemble a shower from a wooden frame covered with a film. In addition, the shower can be freestanding or attached to the house. And here, too, there are a lot of options.

Depending on your wishes and possibilities, you can build both a simple and complex version of the shower.

Small homemade outdoor shower

The simplest design connected to the house looks like this: a water pipe brought out to a part of a brick wall, a wooden pallet with a drain, and the top of the shower is made of a metal arc attached to the wall and hung with a curtain for the bathroom.

The simplest design of a summer shower connected to the house

If you bring the shower to the corner of the house, then it remains to build only two walls and close the booth from prying eyes.

In the design of man-made showers, be guided by your own preferences and the materials that you have.

Wooden summer shower

Summer outdoor shower

Summer shower in classic style

We select a place for the shower

It is difficult to describe all the advantages of building a summer shower in the country. But the main ones are:

• ease of construction;
• a small financial investment;
• simplicity and ease of use;
• savings, because you do not need to heat the water;
• satisfaction from pleasant hot water at any time.

But for the shower to be really practical, you need to choose the right location for it. In this case, it is worth considering all the features of the structure. The place should be as flat as possible or even slightly elevated, then the water will drain easily and quickly. But areas in a pit or lowland should be avoided. Placing in such a place will only create water stagnation. Especially during rainfall. Yes, and the stock will be much more difficult to arrange.

An ideal option would be a platform in an open area, which is perfectly illuminated by the sun's rays. It is still better to create a shower a little further from other buildings. So the barrel of water will quickly warm up under the sun, and you will have warm water much longer.This condition is not important if you are building a shower with a device for heating water.

But, nevertheless, your shower should not be located far from your home. After all, after bathing, you need to find yourself in a warm room as quickly as possible.

Shower on site

Before building the shower itself, consider the flow of water. The best option is to drain the water into a special sump or septic tank. It is also worth considering how the water tank will be filled. It is ideal to provide automatic water supply.

Why do you need a summer shower to give

A dacha is a place where some people go to relax and enjoy nature, while others go to work on the land, get vegetables and fruits with their own hands. No matter how comfortable you make a country house, the feeling after taking a pleasant cool shower, almost in the middle of a natural oasis, cannot be compared with anything. A summer shower for a summer residence is excellently refreshing in the summer heat. This option of pleasant cooling of the body is much cheaper than a pool or pond. In addition, there is not always a place for them, and as for the pool, it also requires regular maintenance.

Glazed veranda with bath and shower

Pay attention to the mechanism of folding doors - this veranda can be made completely open

Practical, modern and beautiful plastic lining

It is also an excellent option if there is no hot water supply, and indeed water in the house. In this case, only with the help of a summer shower you can provide yourself with almost ideal conditions even in a country house that is very far from “civilization”.

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We build a summer shower

Getting down to practical advice, let's try to build a simple, but aesthetically beautiful and comfortable outdoor wooden outdoor shower for summer cottages, with a minimum consumption of materials.

It's nice to cool off with a cool shower on a summer evening.

Do-it-yourself summer shower is not only an oasis in the hot heat, but also a flight of your imagination

Let's cook:

• boards and slats
• shower set (faucet, curved tube, bracket, adapter and nozzle)

Climbing plants can be great walls for a do-it-yourself summer shower

• garden hose
• self-tapping screws
• fasteners

Outdoor shower with tub

Boards for the floor of a summer shower must be treated with special means

The figure shows the dimensions of each part of the shower.

Rice. one

Rice. 2

The next step is to assemble the pallet. Since the pallet is round, we need a drawing.

Rice. 3

We assemble the structure in three stages:

From four boards we make an inner square.

Rice. 4

We draw a circle on them.

Rice. 5

We saw off the parts of the boards that go beyond the circle with a jigsaw.

Stylish outdoor shower

Wooden shower cabin - a beautiful and durable option

We impose a second layer of boards diagonally to the first, draw a circle on them and saw off the excess parts.

Rice. 6

We put a mount for the shower support. We attach one part to the first layer of boards, the other to the second. We have a gap where we will insert the shower rack.

Rice. 7

We tighten both layers with self-tapping screws.

Rice. eight

Installing the support.

Rice. 9

We complete the pallet finishing by laying the top layer of slats. We repeat the operation with drawing a circle and sawing off excess parts.

Rice. 10

• We fix the pipe to the rack with a bracket.
• We mount the remaining parts of the shower set on the support. We fasten the atomizer to the top of the tube. In the lower part we fix the mixer and the adapter. Connect a garden hose to the adapter.

Summer shower with beautiful tiles and plant decor

Summer shower with a decorative path to the house

Summer shower with hydromassage

For adherents of solid buildings, we offer to build a capital summer shower. Let's prepare the tools:

• hacksaw
• hammer

If you do not have the opportunity to build a summer shower for a summer residence with your own hands, then a portable summer shower with a bottom water supply will be the way out of the situation.

• level
• drill
• Bulgarian

Summer shower at the entrance to the house

• concrete mixer (tank for mixing cement mortar)
• shovel
• Master OK

Outdoor shower with decorative stone floor

The design of such a shower room will not only allow you to freshen up on a hot summer day, but also bring aesthetic pleasure.

Construction begins with the preparation of a pit for the foundation. We dig it according to predetermined sizes. Carefully align the walls and bottom of the pit.

We expose the formwork with a margin on the walls of the shower cabin. Mix and pour the solution. We wait until it is completely dry, and proceed to the construction of the shower walls.

An outdoor shower is one of the essential additions to a suburban area.

We mark the masonry, lay out three walls in half a brick, using a level and a plumb line.

When laying the walls, do not forget to leave a ventilation hole at the bottom of the shower and a niche for a small window closer to the ceilings.

Summer shower near the wall of the house with water from the public water supply

We lay floor bars along the upper row of bricks and securely immure them.

We close the floors with a layer of waterproofing material and slate, having previously made a hole in it for the pipe.

Summer shower made of wood in a modern style

An outdoor shower is one of the household facilities necessary for a comfortable pastime in a suburban area.

Let's start finishing work. The ceiling and walls can be plastered and tiled, you can use plastic fastening to a metal frame.

We run a drain pipe along the bottom. We make a frame from a metal profile or wooden bars. We lay out the bottom with wooden slats or plastic tiles.

We insert the door frame into the open wall of the shower, fasten it to the bolts, fill it with mounting foam and hang the door.

Shower panel stone wall decoration - a versatile option

Now you have an accurate idea of ​​​​how to build a summer shower for a summer residence and what is needed for this. You do not have to follow our exact instructions, you can paint the shower, use other finishing materials. For an open version, you can install a frame with a curtain, and in the capital model you can do without a door, replacing it with a sliding wooden or plastic curtain.

A do-it-yourself summer shower will become an indispensable outbuilding on a personal plot

We offer you to watch interesting ideas for a summer shower in this video:

https://youtube.com/watch?v=cAEo9DaIiAk

Where to put the shower

If the shower cabin is tied to the house, complex calculations for its installation will not be required. Naturally, it is placed on the back wall, not far from the entrance to the house. For ease of use, it is desirable to lay a plastic path to the shower.

Summer shower attached to the house is easy to build

Summer shower attached to the sauna

If you are planning a do-it-yourself summer shower in the country house in a separate version, you should choose the right place. It is necessary to observe several important conditions that will affect the accessibility, convenience and practicality of the design.

For a summer shower in the country in a separate version, you need to choose the right place

So that the water from the shower head does not make you want to rush into the house and wrap yourself in a warm blanket, we choose a place under the sun. On a platform open to the sun, the water in the barrel will naturally heat up.

Summer shower should be located under the sun

Checking the terrain. It is desirable that it be slightly inclined, this will simplify the outflow of water from the shower.

For the convenience of laying water pipes and a short transition, we have a shower stall near the house.

The surface on which the outdoor shower is located must be sloping

For the convenience of laying water pipes, it is better to build a summer shower near the house.

We check the wind rose and choose a place in a summer cottage that is not blown by all the winds.

Summer shower near the pool

Building

After preparing all the necessary materials and tools, you can proceed directly to the installation. We provide you with step-by-step instructions on how to make a summer shower with your own hands without running water with a water tank, as well as a photo for each of the steps.

About the foundation. We need a foundation so that the entire structure stands firmly on the ground and does not “move” somewhere from the slightest deformation. Do not rely on the eye - it often fails, and the consequences can be very sad. You can use a tape measure, or you can just drive in the pegs at the corners and stretch the thread to lay out a flat foundation. The thickness of the foundation must also be calculated based on the selected material. If it is a heavy brick or even a cinder block, it is necessary to lay out at least 30 cm of the base. If it is a frame made of light iron profiles, and the skin is made of wood, then 20 cm is enough.
If you want to carry out competent sewage from the shower, create the necessary communications before pouring the foundation. To do this, wrap the iron pipe with roofing material and lay it in places where the pipes will be located further. Subsequently, you will have a finished hole. If you want to create a more reliable structure, you need to raise the foundation 15-20 cm above ground level. It is necessary to lay the foundation using a level or using a laser tape measure, since an absolutely flat foundation surface will greatly affect the quality of the shower in the future.

Assembling the frame. Usually the frame is assembled from metal pipes. Length - from 1.5 to 2.5 meters, diameter - more than 11 cm. In the case of a summer shower, it would be better to use a frame with a pile foundation. The main frame is driven into the foundation so that more than 10 centimeters are in the ground. Then you can pour the foundation and wait until it grabs. If, after pouring the foundation, the frame squinted or you noticed a clear "jamb" - hurry to fix it before the foundation grabs. Otherwise, the whole structure will look ugly, and you will also get a certain angle of inclination, which will lead to a lot of problems.

After that, it is necessary to fasten all the elements of the frame together without haste. We take all the necessary elements and fasten them together with bolts, self-tapping screws - as convenient

It is important to observe strict geometry, since at the top we will have a heavy tank of water.

Sheathing and installation of the tank. We sheathe the structure with the selected material in accordance with the instructions (above)

After sheathing, you can proceed to the installation of the tank. If the tank is assembled independently, it is important to consider a few points before installation. Firstly, the outlet for the hose of the watering can must be above the level of the head, otherwise the pressure may not be enough. You also need to mount the faucet and nozzle, then put the tank up and fix it tightly.

In addition to painting it black to improve heating, you can also wrap the tank with foil to create a greenhouse effect. You can also wrap foil around the northern part of the tank.

Drawing

Before purchasing materials, it is important to calculate all the parameters of the shower so that you do not have a lot of unused wood, metal, bolts, etc.

1. Height and width. The standard height of the booth itself is 2-2.5 meters, however, if there are very tall people in your family, you need to add another 15-20 cm to their height and you will get the necessary parameter. The length is also calculated from the height, the standard is 1.95-2 meters. The standard width is 1.5 meters.

2. Additional calculations. Do not forget that it is also worth considering some elements of the interior. Shelves for bath accessories, hooks for clothes, a handle for a door - all this takes up space. That is why it is best to sketch a drawing.If you have the skills - on your own, if not - find photos of a suitable option on the Internet and rewrite the parameters. Or use special programs.

Regarding the water tank

You can buy a water tank or build your own. Each of the materials and options has its pros and cons.

1. Plastic. Plastic shower tanks are available at any hardware store, are inexpensive, and fairly easy to install. Of the minuses - as they say in the saying "the miser pays twice." A lot of reviews say that low-quality Chinese-made plastic tanks can easily be deformed under the influence of sunlight, burst and become completely unusable. Therefore, if you take a plastic tank, then only high-quality, preferably Russian or foreign production.

2. Metal. There are also metal water tanks on sale. These can be both light options made of a thin sheet of stainless steel, and more durable ones made of steel. However, they are expensive, and with straight arms you can make a much better and more durable option yourself. The design of the tank is quite simple - it is a metal bath with a central drain, at the end of which there will be a tap in the future. The walls and "ceiling" should not be too thick (so that the sun has time to heat the water), but not too thin (so as not to get a flimsy tank). Such a tank is brewed in about 30-40 minutes.

   Also, as a future tank, you can easily use some kind of metal barrel, having previously cleaned and washed it from dirt and sediment. If you decide to make the tank yourself, after all the welding and cleaning work, do not forget to paint it black. As you know, black surfaces heat up much faster than painted in a different color.

   The volume of the tank must be calculated based on the needs of the family. For one or two people, 40-50 liters is enough. If in the evening 3-4 people want to rinse, then it is worth looking after a tank with a volume of more than 150 liters. Also, do not forget to compare the dimensions of the tank with the approximate dimensions of your future shower.

We calculate the parameters of the soul

The following parameters of a summer shower for a summer cottage are considered standard:

• 2 to 3 m height;
• about 1.90m length;
• 1.40 m wide.

Do not forget that the building itself should be quite spacious so that you feel comfortable in it. In addition, you need to allocate a separate space for personal belongings and bath accessories. This requires a minimum of 0.4-0.6 m.

Of course, the size can be the most varied and depends on the needs of each. When you have decided on the values, it is worth creating a drawing. You can draw it yourself or look for a ready-made suitable option on the Internet.

Drawing of a traditional simple shower

The given parameters are quite comfortable, since the total area of ​​\u200b\u200bthe shower will be 2 x 1.5 m (considering the thickness of the walls). If you use ordinary-sized wooden boards as a building material, then you will have practically no waste left.

Construction of a capital soul

The capital shower can be sheathed and insulated to bathe until late autumn.

If you plan to make a capital building with your own hands, then you will need to dig a foundation, pre-mark it, drive in pegs in the corners and pull the cord. If you plan to build a cinder block or brick building, you will need to dig a foundation 30 cm deep. The formwork will allow you to raise the foundation of the building above the ground by 10-15 cm.
Now you can proceed directly to the laying of the walls. For this, it is best to use silicate brick. You can take the usual one, but then you will need to additionally plaster the walls. Masonry that allows you to build walls for the shower should be half a brick.
Installation of floors and roofs.The main rule for the shower roof: it should not be too heavy, but at the same time it must be strong enough, because it also has to bear the weight of the water container. We lay a layer of waterproofing on pre-installed and embedded in the walls of wooden blocks, and slate on top of it. Slate, in this case, is nailed to the bars, the base of the roof, using special nails. You also need to remember that you need to place the roof on a slope. This is necessary in order for water to drain from the roof during rainfall.
We install the tank. No special tools are required for its installation. Just a few clamps for the tank itself and an ergonomically shaped liner to more evenly distribute the weight on the slate roof

When choosing a tank, pay attention to those models that are sold in building markets. Professionals advise choosing a plastic container with a volume of 200 liters

It has a flat and low shape, it is this detail that greatly simplifies the process of installing the tank on the roof. Remember that you will need to make a small hole in the roof or wall to connect the pipe from the tank to the shower head.
Finishing work. The first step in the interior of the shower should be waterproofing, which is installed on the floor, the bottom of the walls and between the joints where the floor and wall touch. This is done to prevent the destructive effects of moisture on the foundation and the lower part of the masonry. It is noteworthy that hot compounds such as bitumen are used for waterproofing. After that, you need to make a screed on the floor and always at an angle. Windows and doors are installed in accordance with the usual scheme. Well, the material for decorative finishes is chosen, guided by personal preferences. But it must be waterproof.

Approximate calculations of the cost of building a capital brick shower.

In order to build a capital shower, you will need the following consumables and tools:

• silicate brick;
• crushed stone;
• cement;
• sand;
• floor materials: wooden logs, slate, waterproofing;
• shower tank with a capacity of 200 l;
• faucet and shower head;
• pipes for draining excess water;
• door and window;
• shovel;
• mounting foam;
• varnish and paint;
• Nails and screws.

Lightweight shower enclosure

For a simple device, the easiest way is to install a shower rack or a toptun shower against the wall and hang the curtain. The solution is simple, cheap and quickly implemented. But this design is not very convenient and impractical.

A compromise option would be the device of a light shower cabin. It consists of a water tank, a fence and a pallet. Before you make a shower in the country with your own hands, you need to familiarize yourself with some of the features of its installation.

• The tank can be metal or plastic, but if it is installed on the roof of the cabin, it should not be too heavy. You can purchase a special container, or make a tank yourself from any suitable container in which a watering can with a stopcock is mounted. It is best to purchase a plastic flat tank, specially designed for this purpose. Such a tank has compact dimensions, and the water in it quickly heats up from the sun.
• The fence is designed to protect against wind and prying eyes. The cab consists of a frame that performs a supporting structure, and a fence that performs a protective function. The frame can be made of wood or metal profile. And the railing for a light cabin is made of tarpaulin, metal sheets, wood, polycarbonate or other suitable material.

Use a wooden deck as a pallet, or buy a ready-made shower tray. It needs to be used on some hill. Another option is the installation of paving slabs under the booth and on the way to it. For this structural element, the main task is the unhindered drainage of water.

It is important to equip the booth with a device for storing cleaning supplies and hooks for clothes

Sheathing materials

We will talk about the materials for the frame a little later, but now we will try to deal with cheap cladding options for our shower. It could be:

1. Metal. Profiled sheet or other type of metal sheathing. Such material will make it possible to avoid many problems, and will last for many years. However, this is the most expensive plating option.

2. Tree. Much more economical option. If you are not a fighter for the beauty of the structure, you can even use those boards that are lying around just like that, idle. In this case, it is practically not necessary to spend on the skin. Of the minuses of this option is the susceptibility of the tree to fungus and mold. Since water will constantly pour on the boards, the risk of mold spots becomes very high. To avoid this, before sheathing the booth, treat the boards with special impregnations and varnishes.

3. PVC film. Perhaps the cheapest option we have presented. The film is inexpensive, you can even buy a special one. Next, you need to fit it to the size of your shower and either build a kind of “box” or just hang it like curtains. In this case, you also do not have to spend money on a door or similar device - you just need to unfasten (or push apart, if there are curtains on your soul) the booth, rinse, and close it again.

Types of summer shower

• Shower-rack - is a rack a little higher than human height. Such equipment can be purchased ready-made or do it yourself.
• Toptun shower - has the form of a rug of a special design, from which two flexible hoses depart, one is lowered into a container with water, and the second is equipped with a watering can. A person tramples on the rug and thereby supplies water from the container to the watering can.
• The shower panel is an easily removable design that can be installed anywhere where water supply is provided.
• A shower cabin is a small architectural structure designed to perform water procedures.