Shower cabins for a summer residence: with heating of water, the review of the best materials

Shower cubicle in own country house is a useful thing. It will allow after a hard working day in the garden or during the rest to take water procedures, refresh yourself, wash.

Nevertheless, many are wondering - which one to choose a booth. Indeed, today there is a huge variety, including, depending on the materials of their manufacture.

We will discuss the most popular types of shower cabins:

• Wood;
• Made of metal;
• Polycarbonate;
• Made of plastic.

In addition, let's talk about the features of closed and open structures. Perhaps this will help you find the perfect solution for yourself.

In our country the cabin of wood is very popular. Not surprisingly, because this material has an abundance of advantages, among which:

• Availability;
• Environmentally friendly;
• Ease of handling and assembly;
• Small financial costs.

Today, stores are ready to offer all kinds of options for outdoor garden wooden showers. Some are the simplest construction and are made of inexpensive tree species, while others are a real work of art. Sometimes the shower is combined with a toilet.

It should be understood that the tree will not be a danger from the burning point of view, as this moment is carefully thought out in the manufacture of booths. Because the wood is covered with antiseptics, antistatic agents, protective agents against fungus, mold, fire and so on.

If you decide to build a booth yourself, then you need to follow certain steps, and also take into account the important nuances:

1. First, a skeleton and a roof are mounted, on which a water tank is installed. Even for the frame, the tree must necessarily be treated, so that moisture and other factors do not lead to its rapid destruction.
2. If the impregnation is neglected, the timber cabin design may dry up or vice versa, suffer from excess moisture.
3. Next, sheathing is made of processed boards, doors, hooks and other accessories are built, creating practicality and an attractive exterior design.
4. Connect the communications, fill the tank on the roof with water, heat it and you can start operating. Of course, the drainage of water should be provided.

Wooden booths can be described as a practical, externally attractive and inexpensive solution for the suburban area.

Of course, one of the main and obvious advantages of metal booths is strength. Nevertheless, even this does not save them from losing their former relevance. Increasingly, summer residents give up metal, and instead prefer more modern and practical materials. Although we will not forget that many booths from different materials often need a metal frame.

The decline in demand for metal booths is easy to explain. They are difficult to construct, you need welding, special fasteners. Yes, and the metal itself is expensive, prone to corrosion, heats up very much under the sun's rays, bringing discomfort to the inside.

I do not want to put such decisions in a very negative light, but we need to speak objectively. Metal - not the best material from which you can create a dacha shower room for today.

Polycarbonate is a polymeric plastic type that has its own unique structure. Creation of sheets of material is carried out by extrusion. Due to this, the product becomes thermoplastic, returns its properties upon hardening. The number of melting cycles does not make any difference.

Also worth mentioning are a few more key features that characterize polycarbonate as a practical and profitable in all respects material for the construction of shower cabins and not only:

1. Light weight. Compared to the honeycomb, polycarbonate weighs about six times less. Thus you can create the most unique, authoring designs that will not be quite easy.
2. High strength. Molecular structural features provide the material with excellent shock resistance. That is, you do not have to fear for the safety of your shower, if suddenly a strong wind rises or, for example, a branch falls on it.
3. Excellent thermal insulation and soundproofing properties. This polycarbonate was obtained due to air, which filled the internal voids of the polymer. Because inside the cabin will be warm and quiet, which will fully relax and enjoy the adoption of the shower.
4. Plasticity. If you do not want a simple rectangular booth, polycarbonate will be the best solution for you. After all, these products are bent, thereby allowing you to create unique in form design.
5. Thermal stability. As we have already said, the products can be heated up to 120 degrees Celsius. Plus, they stand strong frosts down to -40 degrees. Therefore, even in conditions of severe cold, the structure will not suffer.

Pros:

1. The design is quickly assembled. This material has a low weight, because of which the assembly is carried out quickly and without any special physical exertion. Help from professionals is unlikely to be required.
2. The plates are quite flexible, which means it will be difficult to damage them during the construction process. Although try to act nevertheless neatly.
3. Polycarbonate is characterized by quite impressive strength, because it is not afraid of mechanical influences or strong wind.
4. This is a non-flammable material that withstands heating up to 120 degrees. The sun's rays are distributed evenly over the entire surface, that is, they will not affect a specific point.
5. You do not need an additional tool, except the standard kit, as well as the purchase of any additional materials.
6. Under the influence of heating, the material is almost not deformed, because the cabin will serve for a long time and reliably, and at any time of the year.
7. The lifespan of polycarbonate booths is impressive, because this design will last you many years.

The disadvantages are not so significant, however it is recommended to take them into account:

• Polycarbonate is prone to scratches. This spoils the appearance of the structure. Plus, in these scratches will accumulate dirt more actively and it will be difficult to wash them.
• The presence of slight deformation in the case of temperature changes. Therefore, when constructing the cubicle, small gaps should be left.
• Fear of ultraviolet radiation. Although today this drawback is practically irrelevant, as manufacturers glue the panels with protective films. Thus, destructive processes do not begin.

If you take into account the materials that are now used to create country shower cabins, the best plastic can be considered. Although polycarbonate is not much inferior to it, and sometimes it is ahead of it.

One way or another, the construction of a plastic cubicle requires the mandatory presence of a frame. For this purpose, both wood and metal are suitable.

To understand all the charm of plastic designs, let's name their main advantages:

• They are not afraid of moisture, sudden temperature changes;
• Do not require additional painting, priming, grinding and so on;
• No need for thorough care, long time retains a beautiful appearance;
• Can be glued with films, thus every season to update the appearance of the cabin;
• Plastic allows you to give the designs all kinds of shapes and sizes, because the range is huge;
• Available at an attractive price. In this case, there are both budgetary options, and quite expensive, made of high-quality plastic and with all sorts of decorative elements;
• You can build a booth from scratch without the help of specialists, or in a couple of hours to assemble the finished structure.

Features of the shower enclosure are divided into two types:

• Open;
• Closed.

The open type also has its advantages and features:

• The product costs less, it requires less costs for self-construction;
• The design is simple, because it lacks many additional elements that are characteristic of closed cabins;
• Has a low weight;
• Has a compact size.

Open cubicle provides that the walls are only three or even less. This has a positive effect on weight, allows you to arrange the structure on a loose ground. Because there is no fear of failure in the land. It is enough to place it in the closed corner of your dacha, or open the wall to the house, and then no one will see you. Or purchase a curtain.

The wall here is at least four, that is, you will be shielded from outside eyes from all sides. This fact allows you to fully relax, get pleasure from taking a shower at your dacha.

Of course, the design will be more difficult, and therefore more expensive, heavier. It is partially devoid of the advantages of open booths, but still looks preferable.

As you can see, there is something to choose from today. Therefore, try to think over literally every moment, concerning the choice of a dacha shower cubicle, which will be located on your site.

It is important to pay attention to such things:

• Financial opportunities;
• Self-construction, specialist assistance, or buying a fully-prepared solution;
• Location for the booth;
• Activity of its operation and seasonality of use;
• Possibility to periodically look after and check the condition of the booth( if you are very rarely in the country, there is no need for an expensive booth).

This detailed approach allows you to get the perfect shower, which will deliver maximum comfort and minimum hassle.