Well done: how to build an outdoor shower with your own hands in the courtyard of a private house

A do-it-yourself outdoor shower is a custom design option that you can create according to your own measurements and with an emphasis on a specific design. There are many ways to build a building for ablution. Various materials can be involved in this process. In today's publication, the homemaster.techinfus.com/en/ editors will talk about drawing up drawings, choosing raw materials and other nuances of construction.

You can always strengthen a ready-made round-type summer shower with the help of special clamping rings
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Design options do-it-yourself shower: photoexamples

Building a shower is considered a great idea for those who spend the summer in private sector... This structure can have a stationary structure with foundation or be a "temporary house" established only for the summer season. Consider the possible options that you can equip in the yard of your own home.

Option on a metal frame

Such a product is made up to two or more meters high. Useful for design welding machine and metal profile... You can use plastic or lining as a fence and upholstery. It is permissible to put such a structure directly on the equipped sidewalk, having previously equipped a drain system in it.

A simple lining can be an excellent screen for an outdoor shower.
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Wooden shower with space for a tank

The structure is made of any kind of wood. You can even use boards that have already been in use, subject to their further waterproofing and painting.  

A classic wooden shower can always be complemented with interesting accessories
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The main part of the summer shower is made with blank walls, the top can be made in the form of a lattice. A metal profile is laid on top of the structure (old pipes can be used). It will serve as the installation site for the tank.

Polycarbonate shower

This option is based on a metal frame, on top of which a sheathing is fixed polycarbonate... A flat tank with an already organized watering can is installed on the roof. The floor in such a shower is made of wood. It is advisable to put the structure on concrete or on a special place where water is removed into sewerage.

Polycarbonate can be used in rounded or rectangular booths
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Shower in the form of a chic hut and a budget option

In a summer cottage, decorated with landscape design, will look original shower cubicle, made in the form of a wooden house. This shower has a roof and is often equipped with hot water.

When arranging a permanent shower, wooden walls have to be varnished
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As for the budget option (temporary), it can be made of a wooden frame. Small twigs of trees or reeds will play the role of a screen. Forest brushwood will do. Instead of a door, it is advisable to hang oilcloth on rings. Rack layers with holes for water drainage are laid on the bottom. The water tank is installed on the roof with a pre-built base for it. The water is heated by solar heat.

Portable country shower do it yourself

A portable shower for a summer residence is a convenient design that from time to time can be moved to different places. For example, if the place of the previous installation is already damp enough, and there is no pit for collecting moisture. To organize a quick wash after work on the site, you just need to move the structure to the desired place and start bathing.

Such devices sometimes have a frame and a screen in the kit. But they also cost more
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For such a shower, a special foot pump is usually purchased, which is activated using the muscular strength of the legs. At the same time, moisture is pumped from a nearby container through a special pipe. The device is quite mobile, the main thing is to think in advance how the screen will be arranged.

Stationary summer shower for giving with your own hands: construction features

A permanent booth can be supplemented with a bathroom directly inside, if the area allows
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The first thing to take care of when setting up a stationary shower is the availability of a place for water to drain. The question often arises whether it is possible to drain into a sewer pit prepared for a toilet. Still, it is better to abandon this venture by making a separate one. Its arrangement also has its own subtleties.

1. The size of the recess should be at least 60 × 60 × 60 cm. However, if intensive use of the shower is planned, then the depth should also be greater.
2. On well-drained soil, the prepared pit is covered with expanded clay or broken brick for better absorption.
3. If the pit is dug on sandy soil, then it must be fixed with a wooden frame to prevent the walls from collapsing during filling with water.
4. The drain hole in the stationary shower stall should be located in the middle. The floor in this place is equipped with a slope.

The pit for an outdoor shower can be reinforced with a mesh on the sides. In no case should you use materials that are subject to rapid decay (thick cardboard, plastic, rubber).They tend to generate an unpleasant odor when in contact with used water.

DIY summer shower drawing: designation of all parts

Before building a shower, a drawing must be made, in which only the frame is usually drawn. If we talk about standard parameters, then they should be as follows:

Detailed explanation of dimensions in the drawing
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It is most convenient to make a door from a metal profile, fastening the sheets at the corners by welding. For a standard shower, the door should be 160 cm high and 94 cm wide. If possible, leave the top and bottom open. Awnings are attached to the inside of the door frame. It is important that they are placed the same distance above and below the edge of the door.

Tools and materials that come in handy

A do-it-yourself street shower is built with the help of tools that every owner has. You do not need to purchase anything additionally, except for consumables. To build a booth you will need:

The connection of the metal frame can be done with special brackets
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Please note that the technology of its fastening depends on the choice of material for the upholstery of the finished shower frame.

You may need a drill and hammer drill to install the shower floor.
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Laying the foundation for do it yourself garden shower in the country

For a stationary garden shower, first of all, you need to equip the foundation. It will strengthen the structure and prevent it from collapsing under the influence of seasonal weather events.

The drain can be made extensive so that there is no stagnation of water on the sump
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There is no need for a solid foundation here, since the booth itself is lightweight. For the foundation, special blocks up to 20 cm high can be used. They are pre-dug in or concreted for immobility. A frame is placed on top of such a base.

Draining water into outdoor shower for summer cottages

It is acceptable to use two options for the drainage system:

If a shower is equipped with a drain into a cesspool, then as a pallet, you can use an option from waterproofed wooden slats with small gaps between them. All water will be removed very quickly without stagnating in the booth.

Plan in advance what the pallet will be. Its dimensions should be taken into account when constructing the frame.
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When it is planned to divert dirty drains simply to the side, it is recommended to install ready-made shower trays with factory installed siphon... The drain pipe is then simply lowered into the trench to drain the water.

How to arrange a frame

When making a metal base for a shower, you need the skill of working with a welding machine and a grinder.

The pallet must be above ground level, therefore, for the correct water flow, it is installed on the frame
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It is better to use welding to join the metal profile parts together. To prepare the door attachment points, you need to drill the required number of holes in the rack and door. Then, using self-tapping screws or bolted joints, we fix the door with awnings in place. At the end of all docking work, the base is painted and treated with waterproofing.

Crossbars are required for a more reliable, rigid connection
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For detailed information on the production of a metal frame, see the video below.

Do-it-yourself shower trim

Creating opaque walls in a shower stall can be done in a variety of ways. The main condition is to correctly determine the size. Let's consider what you can use and how to fix it.

1. Oilcloth or dark film, as a budget option. Does not differ in durability. Typically, this coverage is only enough for a season. Can be fixed with double-sided adhesive tape to metal or with buttons to wood.
2. Special fabric with impregnation. The fixing features are the same as for the film. Serves one season, then begins to diverge at the seams.
3. Outdoor shower made of polycarbonate. This material requires mandatory waterproofing of the sections, since water gets into them and over time it begins to deteriorate. The canvases themselves are translucent, so it is better to choose options with good shading.
4. Flat slate. It is pushed onto large-diameter bolts in specially prepared holes on the frame. On the one hand, a washer is installed, and on the other, the part is fastened with a nut.

Arched showers are considered warm and unventilated
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It is better to choose corrugated board in light colors, since the dark one heats up a lot. There is a risk of getting burned
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So that the wooden walls are well ventilated and dry, they are mounted with a gap of 2-3 mm
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Heated shower tank water

Tanks with a built-in heating element are often idle in the summer. However, the rainy season is very beneficial. Such devices operate on electricity, so it is necessary to think in advance how the current will be supplied, taking into account compliance with safety measures.

It has a comfortable design and, thanks to its flat sole, easily attaches to the booth
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How is the collection of water in the tank

Summer shower containers are usually equipped with special fittings for filling liquid. If you connect a stationary water supply to them, then water will be drawn every time the tap is opened. There are options in which pumps are installed.

It is advisable to install a float inside the tank, which will show the amount of water
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Organization of water heating in summer shower tank

When water enters the country shower with heating, the heating process is started by the heating element, which works until the liquid reaches a certain temperature. After that, the thermostat turns off the heating elements, which stand idle until the water cools down again. You can heat the water in the shower using solar battery.

What should be summer shower head

The shower head is made of plastic and has fittings and nuts for secure fixation. A shut-off valve is also installed on the watering nozzle. To attach the device to the tank, you must:

A watering can can be made from improvised means
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The watering can be made of stainless steel or plastic
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Also, watering cans can be made together with a mixer. Such models are appropriate for a device into which water comes from a stationary water supply. Sometimes they come with a summer shower tank.

Features of building a summer shower with your own hands for a private house from different materials

The shower stall can be installed directly on the lawn
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To build a shower in a private house with your own hands, taking into account all parameters and preferences, you must choose the right material and follow the technology.

How to make a summer shower with your own hands from wood

First, let's prepare the material for the wooden shower:

The table provides step-by-step instructions.

Illustration	Action Description
	Cut off fragments 200 cm long from the bar
	We make a joinery connection "half-tree", for this we cut out the grooves at the ends of the bars
	Using a screwdriver and self-tapping screws, we mount the mounting angles from the inside of the connection
	We install jibs to strengthen the structure. We use 135º angles for fixing
	Similarly, we fasten the entire frame
	At the top of the frame, we mount the crossbeams that will hold the water tank
	We take a tank and mount a watering can in it

It remains only to install a do-it-yourself outdoor shower made of wood on a previously prepared foundation and sheathe it with shading material.

How to build street do-it-yourself shower in the country in the country from pipes and polycarbonate: video

A do-it-yourself polycarbonate shower cabin in the country with a solid tubular base not only looks gorgeous, but is also durable. We invite you to watch a video that tells about the nuances of construction, a summer shower from a profile pipe.

The frame is connected with a plastic soldering iron
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How to make an outdoor shower in the country do it yourself brick

A brick shower necessarily requires a shallowly buried foundation. Its construction is based on several stages.

1. A trench up to 40 cm deep is dug along the perimeter of the future booth.The width of the recess should be at least 20 cm.
2. After the screed hardens, brickwork is erected using a special adhesive base.
3. Wooden bars are laid out on top, which will serve as a support for roof installation and tank installation.

It is better to additionally equip a shower with blank walls with a window
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The brick building is one of the most durable and original. Such a structure is being built for a long time.

How to build an outdoor shower from corrugated board

Shower door handles are attached to the frame
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The shower stall can also be made of corrugated board. This material is considered to be durable, attractive and quite budget. The finished design will retain a bright appearance for a long time. The work is done in a few simple steps.

1. Assembling the metal frame.
2. Sheathing with corrugated board (choose material for roofs for this).
3. Installation of doors and tank.
4. Installation in the required place with a prepared pallet.

The corrugated shower room has very sharp ends. Therefore, it is recommended to close them; for this purpose, you can use a special sealant.

The nuances of building a country toilet with a shower

It is necessary to think about the construction of a summer shower, combined with a toilet for a summer residence, even at the stage of creating a project. In this case, pay attention to several important points:

The inner lining of the outdoor shower and toilet can be made with plastic or tiles
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Use these tips, build showers in your areas, and then be sure to share your opinion. Don't forget to rate the article and ask questions. We are very glad to receive feedback and will reply to you as soon as possible.

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