Shower enclosures can be portable or stationary. Surprisingly, stationary enclosures add a level of excitement to your landscape. There are many ways to style them. Here are some design tips.
fence enclosures
Most shower stalls are just a fence with a door. It is the cheapest way to build an enclosure. You can expect to pay around $35.00 per linear foot to a contractor to build the enclosure.
Wooden Enclosures
Wood is one of the best options. It’s elegant, but most importantly it connects you with nature. Avoid any product made of plastic; like vinyl. The vinyl and plastic cabinets scream man-made. The purpose of landscaping is to rejuvenate your emotions. The way to do it is to connect with nature. So please avoid vinyl and plastic products.
Do not choose pressure-treated lumber. Not only will it pollute the environment, but it will look unnatural. Choose cedar or redwood. Make the fence stand out by using fancy post caps, larger than average (6*6) posts, and trim work.
Do not stain the fence with any color, but transparent. High quality natural wood is more beautiful than any stain you can buy.
Base stone
Use stone for the shower base. Probably the best options are select pieces of slab. The selected pieces are larger than normal. They look so much better and stay in place better. Plus, there are fewer cracks to deal with. Another secret of the slab is the use of polymeric sand. It is a specially formed sand that dries hard as cement. It’s a good product to use between the tiles because water can’t wash it out and it looks like real sand.
Again, if you are thinking specifically; think again. To connect with nature, you must be natural.
shower drain
You will need to install a drain at the base of the shower. To do this, simply dig a two-foot-deep trench and slope it so that the water runs out of the shower to a safe place. Determine where the end of the water should drain. You have a few options here. You can have it drain into a hole filled with gravel, hook it up to the sewer line, or just lay the pipe in the ground. It all depends on how often you use the shower and the costs you are willing to incur.
final tips
Outdoor showers serve three purposes. To help you connect with nature and people and of course to get clean. Any design you choose should blend in with the landscape. The shower should be close enough to your house for frequent use. Finally, there is a romantic element to outdoor showers. The venue should promote nature, romance and fun.