Colorize the shower in the country. Country shower, wood structures: construction features, advantages and disadvantages

Progress has come to the point that you can purchase a one-piece outdoor shower module in a building supermarket for about ten thousand rubles. However, you can save at least twice and do the same with your own hands. Before you start building a shower in the country, you need to carefully work out the details, such as the project itself, in which part of the site the shower will be located, and decide what materials it will consist of. In addition, you need to take into account the usability factor both in use and in maintenance.

Set yourself the following goals:

• Hygiene is the main goal and nothing should interfere with it
• Sustainability - waste water is harmful and can cause harm environment. Locate the drain in a safe place.
• Practicality - in any weather it should be convenient and affordable to freshen up or wash.
• Aesthetics - appearance should fit into the overall picture suburban area.
• An alternative - even a separate point about this - is a collapsible or "invisible" shower.
• Savings - to minimize the cost of labor and finance, but not at a loss to the building.

Location selection

Water should not stagnate, so a slight elevation is required for the location of the shower. It is not worth starting the construction of a shower in a depression or lowland, as the water will have nowhere to drain.

Choosing the right place for a shower will help to avoid problems in the future
Gravel padding contributes to the rapid absorption of water into the soil

If you have a barrel as a source of water, then it would be more appropriate to place the building in a place where it will be as accessible as possible to the sun in order to ensure good heating of the water. If you need artificial heating, then choose a place based on the location of the water supply.

Another factor for convenience will be not too far away, so that you can quickly get home after water procedures.

Size calculation

It is important that it is convenient to be inside almost any person. On average, the parameters can be as follows:

1. height - 200–300 cm;
2. length - 150-200 cm;
3. width - 120-150 cm.

Such dimensions will require a minimum area and consumption of materials, as it is adapted to the standard dimensions of building materials.

Optimal convenient sizes for a shower in the country

Necessary tools and materials

To perform the work, you will need typical tools: a tape measure, a hammer, a level, a screwdriver and a saw.

Tools needed to build a shower

What materials you need depends on what you decide to build a shower from in your summer cottage. But in any case, a supply of nails, screws, and sanitary materials such as pipes, tank, faucets, watering can is needed.

Regardless of whether you are building a shower for a summer residence from polycarbonate, brick, slate or any other material, you will need cement, sand and filler for the foundation. Try to calculate the amount of bulk materials so that there is no excess left.

In the final stage, do not forget to please yourself with decorative elements and necessary accessories, such as hooks and a curtain.

Options for shower designs for summer cottages

In addition to complex designs, you can also use minimalistic versions.

Portable shower - the name speaks for itself. To operate it, you will need a capacity of 20 liters (it will last for about 10 minutes). Having filled the tank with water, it is left in the sun to heat the water. V right moment just place it at the required height and use.

Inexpensive option soul that can be used anywhere

This option will work well if you are in a place where there is no access to a stationary shower. And to everything else, you can use a portable shower to give anywhere.

Portable shower toptun

A shower in the house, or rather directly next to it, will be simple and convenient. A shower of this type can be located against the wall of the building. Installation is pretty simple.

1. Removing the water pipe from the wall
2. Drainage or drainage work
3. Installing the watering can and connecting it with hoses
4. Screen installation

This type of shower is convenient because it does not require much effort to install and can be disassembled for the cold season.

In addition, the water does not need to be heated in the sun, it comes from a public water supply. As a result, you get a warm or even hot shower in the country without special efforts. The walls of the shower can be made of polycarbonate or other quickly assembled material. However, be careful that drain water did not begin to wash away the foundation of the house.

This summer shower uses hot water from home.

One of the most popular shower options is a stand-alone version combined with a change house. It can be either a whole room divided into parts, or made from different modules.

Combined construction of a change house with a shower

Country souls of this type are temporary and require a frame, since, unlike brickwork, it is quite easy to disassemble. The frame can be either wooden or metal. In both cases processing is required by special means to avoid moisture damage.

In order to assemble this design, a lot of work is not required. We mark the territory and level it. It is desirable to create a pillow-mound of sand and granulation. Then lay the boards and install assembled structure or collect it on site.

Portable shower in a case. There can be many types of such a soul. But the essence remains the same everywhere - the volume of water for a maximum of two, problems with heating water. But this soul does not need a drain pit either - the ecology can definitely cope with a couple of tens of liters of dirty water.

No doubt, it is most convenient not far from the site and with all amenities. Nevertheless, such versions can be a good help in the field.

Foundation preparation

For various kinds country shower buildings are required different levels preparation. This means that the basis is also needed different.

For portable shower you only need to remove about 15 centimeters of a layer of earth and fill it with sand mixed with gravel.

For more complex buildings, a foundation will already be required. Its depth depends on the load that the building materials will give. For a vertical brick shower 300 centimeters high, you need 30 centimeters of foundation.

Capital construction of a shower in the country

The bookmarking algorithm is quite simple, namely:

1. We determine the area by means of pegs at the corners of the shower
2. Using pegs we stretch the cord to mark the perimeter
3. We expose the formwork if necessary
4. In order to leave room for the pipe, any cylindrical object wrapped in roofing material is inserted
5. At the end, pour the solution

Drainage pit equipment

For normal operation a drain pit requires an average of 2 cubic meters. In order for it to be durable and serve you as long as possible, it is advisable to strengthen the walls of the pit. This will help to avoid scree soil. In addition, it is desirable that the drain be located a couple of meters from the shower itself. This is necessary for two reasons: to prevent washing and destruction of the foundation and the formation of unwanted odors.

Given the above, make a personal calculation of the volume of the pit based on how much water will go there at a time.

You should also make sure that the pit does not dry out and does not overflow - both of which will damage the operation of the pit. You should not drain into a common pit, as this will adversely affect the microflora, and it will quickly fill the pit.

drain hole for the shower can be made from old tires and placed directly under the building

The choice of container for collecting water is very large. The stores have tanks of various shapes and sizes, it all depends on your needs. The most convenient is a flat tank, black, because due to the narrow layer of water, the rays do not have to penetrate far, and the black color absorbs more heat - as a result, the water heats up faster. Such tanks are equipped with special outlets for water, which simplifies the installation of the system.

The flat black tank heats up faster in the sun

You can artificially heat the water with a heater. Care should be taken here - the insulation can pass through and a short circuit will result in the toga or the water will be energized.

Shower tank with built-in shade

If it is not possible to buy a container in a store, you can make it from improvised materials, for example, a household barrel or weld it from metal sheets.

When purchasing and installing a tank, consider how its weight will be distributed and how much water your family will need. To simplify the intake of water, you can bring a hose to the tank.

Country shower lighting and ventilation

Lighting will be useful, as you will have to take a shower in dark time days. However, when laying and wiring wires, follow the safety rules:

• Work with wires without damaging the insulation
• Make wiring so that it does not interfere with movement both indoors and outdoors
• Carefully isolate the joints
• Provide moisture proof for switches and lamps

For ventilation, make a window or a special hole with a grill or mesh so that debris and insects cannot get inside. Ventilation will help to avoid wrangling and bad smells in the shower.

For good ventilation it is necessary to make an opening window

It is logical that it is best to finish with those materials that will not deteriorate due to moisture getting on them, it can be plastic, plastic, oilcloth and even linoleum. If you decide to make a wooden shower for a summer residence, then all the material must be primed before painting, and then covered with hot drying oil (each board separately).

It is worth taking care of the floor covering. On a concrete or sand floor, you can lay a wooden grate, also treated with drying oil, and a rubber mat on top.

As a floor, you can use a wooden grate

Inside, a dressing room with various accessories will also be useful. Shelf in the shower can be made together with hooks to conveniently fold or hang clothes and accessories. Keeping the locker room dry is also important, so you can raise the floors using any means at hand that will ensure the stability of the lattice.

It is hot and stuffy in summer, so the most valuable source that will help give you strength and restore vigor is water.An outdoor shower can be arranged independently, and there are several options for arranging an outdoor shower, which differ in design, principle of operation and, of course, installation costs.

The advantages of a summer shower are that it does not require any costs. Yes, in the very simple soul water is heated by the sun. If you are on the wave of “unity with nature”, then the water in your summer shower must certainly be rain. Although, if there is a drought,you will need a device with which you will get your own water for the shower.

Making an outdoor shower

So, the most common way to equip a site with a summer shower is as follows.

A cabin is constructed separately from wood or plastic panels on a metal case, or maybe from brick. A water tank is installed on the roof of the cabin. Accordingly, as we said above, water can enter the tank naturally and also heat up (rain and heat from the sun), and can be pumped using a separate hose from the general water supply system at home.A watering can is carried out from the tank into the shower cabin. If you want the used water to leave the site, then during the construction phase of the cabin you will have to lay a drain through which the water will leave. To do this, it is just enough to build a floor at a slight slope or make a drain grate in it in the center. The outflow of water is simply necessary if the shower is used more than twice a day. If you rarely use an outdoor shower, then the outflow of water can be attributed to the natural process of absorption of moisture by the earth. The approximate cost of such a summer shower will be from two to six thousand rubles.

An even simpler option is an outdoor shower that works on the principle of a pump. This option is the most economical and convenient. Such a summer showereasy to carry, which is especially beneficial for summer residents. So, a shower that works on the principle of a pump is also called a car shower. Its entire structure is simple. It consists of a pump, two hoses and a watering can. One end of the hose is lowered into any container with water, be it a bucket, a canister, etc. The pump in such designs is foot-operated, so you will have both hands free to wash yourself wholeheartedly. At the end of the other hose is a watering can or a simple water dispenser through which water flows. Actually, this is the whole summer shower, which you can also build yourself. And if you have an automatic pump, then,perhaps such a shower will be even more profitable than summer shower cabin. The cost of a finished summer shower of this type with a foot pump costs about 500-700 rubles. The model with automatic "drive" is equivalent toprice range from $40 to $120.

If we consider that an outdoor shower is not a full-fledged shower, but a means with which you can freshen up, wash off the main dirt, then from this point of view there are many more options for arranging a “pseudo shower”. But they are all built according to the same principle, in which the source of water is above your head.

Summer shower - photo

The working day of a summer resident begins and ends with a shower. Not every dacha has a similar design. Therefore, among the inhabitants country houses the question is so relevant: how to make a summer shower quickly and without any hassle? Any man who has basic knowledge in the construction business, as well as who knows how to use a tool, can create such a building.

An outdoor shower can be built in the country from any improvised materials. Before proceeding with construction work, it is necessary to determine the type of shower stall.

An example of drawing up a drawing of a summer shower

There are many proven ways to build a comfortable shower. The following options should be considered.

shower type	Peculiarities
Metal	Quickly assembled using bolted and welded joints. Requires anti-corrosion treatment. The construction is durable.
Wood	Harmoniously fits into any landscape in the country. The material is characterized by availability. Requires special treatment.
Brick	The brick structure is highly durable, but expensive.
Tilted	Represents a frame that is sheathed with a tarpaulin. Not comfortable.
Combined	If the metal frame is sheathed with wood, then you get a reliable combination.
Polycarbonate	Characterized by ease of care and reliability.

Wood

Brick

Metal

Polycarbonate

Tilted

The capital structure in the country will be obtained using bricks or silicate blocks. A summer shower made of polycarbonate can be used not only in the hot season, but also in spring and autumn.

The material has the following advantages:

• the shower warms up well during the day;
• heat is retained for a long time;
• the material is durable and strong;
• mold does not appear on the surface;
• efficiency of installation work;
• large selection of color palettes.

The walls of this design are recommended to be processed special composition that protects from the sun's rays. Shower models for giving can be both closed and open. Most often, showers are made using metal, brick or wood. A wooden frame or a metal structure can be sheathed with a profiled sheet, clapboard, polycarbonate or board.

Polymers are not afraid of moisture, but wooden structures are more beautiful.

You can build a building with your own hands. This process does not differ in complexity.

Building a foundation

Before you build showers in the country, you need to build a foundation. The shower room belongs to light buildings, but requires a solid foundation.

For such a design, two types of base are used:

• columnar - in the corners of the building, recesses are dug into which pillars of concrete or stone are installed. When erecting a metal frame in concrete, vertical supports are mounted;
• slab is a slab of concrete under the building. Such a foundation has a depth of not more than 50 cm.

Concrete (slab) foundation

Column Foundation

Concrete slabs are used for massive buildings. Columnar requires less strength and is done by hand. good option the installation of asbestos-cement pipes is considered. Before marking, a plan is drawn up and simple drawings are made.

The foundation device begins with the marking of a plot measuring 1 * 1.2 meters. At the corners of the rectangle, pegs are installed, which are connected by a cord. The distance is checked with a tape measure.

In place of the pegs, holes are made where pipes with a cross section of 9 cm are inserted and poured cement mortar. For protection against high humidity formwork is made of wood and poured with the same mortar as the foundation. Especially solid base should be for brick construction.

Cabin installation

Then we build a cabin. exhibited four vertical pipes or other supports. They are tied with a profile pipe or other elements. This is how the frame for the cabin is made. Pipes are fixed with transverse jumpers. Then the country shower is sheathed with polycarbonate, steel sheets, siding or clapboard.

The roof is made in the form of a water tank. Many ideas for creating showers include designs open type. The roof looks great natural materials or polycarbonate.

The door can be assembled from boards. There is a simple wall arrangement. Plastic pipes or wooden supports are mounted along the contour. Pulls on them special film or PVC panels are mounted.

We build a reliable frame from the following materials:

• showers from metal frame are performed from steel pipes, which are reinforced cement composition and strapping. All pipes are mounted in special recesses and treated with cement mortar;
• a wooden shower is a frame as a support for a water tank. The walls of the booth are made of slate, boards or metal profiles. At the same time, the collapsible type of construction is distinguished by fastening in the corners of the frame of large-section cups, into which side elements are inserted.

Wooden frame for shower

Used underwater iron barrels. The walls of the container are covered with waterproof paint from the inside.

To heat the water faster, the tank is painted black on the outside. Long time will keep hot water a special greenhouse above the container. A plastic container under water weighs less than a steel one. The stores offer models with a built-in pipe.

Frame installation and finishing

A complex shower device involves the installation of a second tank, to which a heating element and a mixer are attached inside the cabin.

The principle of the structure of the soul

Installation of a wooden frame is carried out in several stages:

• marking is made and the foundation is created;
• wooden beams with a width of up to 10 cm are mounted;
• the garden shower is fixed with a bandage, it is fastened with bolts in the upper part, and with bars at the bottom;
• panels, plastic, boards or slate are used for walls;
• pipes are laid out, the outlet of the pipes for the hose must be above the level of the head;
• a special outlet is made for the drain;
• tank is installed.

When wiring, you must follow the rules electrical work. High humidity requires high-quality wiring insulation. Simplified ventilation is being installed in showers, and a greenhouse is mounted on the tank.

Metal carcass

Ideas interior decoration easy to do by hand. For this, moisture resistant materials are used: plastic panels, oilcloth, pieces of linoleum. If a wood finish is chosen, then the boards are covered with hot drying oil.

As floor covering wooden pallet is used. Or concrete deck covered with gratings made of wood or plastic.

Warming

Additional insulation will allow you to use the shower from April to October. Before sheathing the frame from the inside, it is recommended to use the following insulating materials for insulation:

• mineral wool is laid in the frame, then the wall is covered with a film and the final finish is performed;
• glass wool should be used with great care;
• foam is water resistant. Sheets with a thickness of 50 mm are taken;
• showers can be insulated with polystyrene foam, which is laid in the interior space, and covered with a film on top.

Warming

High-quality insulation will create comfortable conditions for swimming in any weather.

Heating and water supply

For better water heating, a special heating element is mounted in the tank with your own hands. It is efficient and safe way heating. Ten within 3-4 hours warms up water in capacity on 200 liters to the necessary temperature. A simple device does not have a temperature controller and requires control. The heating element turns off as soon as it reaches the desired temperature. The heating element can be installed independently or you can purchase a ready-made design, where there is already a heating element inside.

A heated shower is suitable for owners of country houses connected to the power grid

Also, heating can be performed on wood. For this, a special water heater is used, which works both on wood and on coal. This design consists of a tank with firebox water and a special mixer.

Showers are supplied with water from a remote source. For installation of water supply, the source is connected to the receiver using pipes. This can be done by hand.

Scheme of the device for heating water with a heating element

Features of the sewerage installation

Effective shower ideas require good drainage. If the water is simply drained into the ground, then the shower in the country will become the dampest place with mosquitoes.

A good option is to install a pallet and install pipes with a drain into a septic tank or a special sewer collector. To equip such a structure, you will need several meters of pipe and a special barrel for a septic tank. Can be done sewer system with your own hands, for this you should first prepare simple drawings.

There are more simple ideas drain installation. The base is made in the form concrete slab with a slight slope. At the same time, it digs nearby drainage pit and is equipped with a filter with sand and gravel in the form of a septic tank.

An example of a drain pit equipment

The pipe system and septic tank are best placed a few meters from the shower room. The water filtration device consists of a tank that is filled with sand and fine gravel. Water goes through the bottom.

Internal organization

There are a variety of summer shower ideas. Many showers can be reproduced with your own hands. In the presence of construction tools and some skills you can create a comfortable and functional shower.

With my own hands. Consider the simplest and most affordable ways to build such a necessary building.

We often spend our summers at the dacha in order to be closer to nature for some time, away from noisy freeways and the speed of the metropolis. But the rest will not be entirely pleasant if we do not have the opportunity to take an invigorating shower that allows us to wash off dirt and dust, and also makes us fresh and clean on a hot summer day.

Building a summer shower yourself is not so difficult, despite the fact that there are a lot of options for its implementation, some of which are quite simple and do not require serious investments, both time and money. So let's get started.

Finished building for a summer residence

If you are too busy man, or too lazy to build a soul and you have in cash then you can just buy ready product. Or order a frame from craftsman, and put the tank on your own. And that's it, you can use this wonderful device!

If warm water is enough for you, you can not use electric heaters for this. In hot weather, it is enough to install a container of the required volume from the available material above the booth, paint it with black paint so that there is better heating by the sun's rays.

The tank will heat up more quickly if placed in a transparent glass or plastic box. Such a structure will provide warm water even in cool weather, the main thing is that the sun is not hidden behind clouds.

This option will be the most simple and convenient for lazy people and money comrades.

open design

Outdoor outdoor shower built by our own hands fit to quickly wash away accumulated dirt. This design is very simple and easy to mount from improvised materials.

This open device will help to harden the body and increase immunity.

It is best to make such a summer shower with your own hands near some wall by installing a supply pipe with a tap on it and. To protect from prying eyes, you can attach a curtain. To do this, you need a pipe bent by an arc with loops for the curtain.

This is possible if your summer cottage has running water. If there is no water supply, you can attach a suitable container to the wall and you can take water procedures.

It is also necessary to protect the wall of the building and the floor covering from the destructive process of water. You can make wall cladding, water-repellent, and put on the floor fake diamond or other material. Only the material should not be slippery, otherwise there is a risk of injury.

If the built outdoor shower is located next to the developed site, then fixtures are not needed - the water used will evaporate and soak into the ground.

How to build a shower in the country with your own hands?

To get started, select a suitable and empty place in the country to install a new building. If you rarely use the shower, then wastewater can be poured directly into the ground.

But in the case of frequent washing, you need to think about draining a large amount of water to a certain place. If there is a septic tank, then wastewater can be sent there, of course, if the volume of the tank allows.

After earthworks, you can make the frame of a summer shower with your own hands, which must be solid (strong), because it needs to withstand the weight of the tank. The frame can be made from:

• boards (bars), reinforced with metal corners;
• steel corners or pipes.

Metal construction will last longer, but will require annual painting to eliminate the possibility of corrosion, while wooden frame much easier to do.

Do-it-yourself summer shower - drawings for construction:

Any handy means can serve as material for the walls:

• wooden lining;
• plastic panels;
• flat slate and much more.

See a photo of a summer shower with your own hands:

Inside, the cabin will become more beautiful and stronger if it is sheathed with plastic clapboard, the floor of the boards is made in the form of a lattice, having processed wooden material from splinters.

Think about soil erosion under the shower over time. You can install a plastic or iron drip tray for the floor.

Or the easiest option is to pour a layer of rubble under the floor.

look interesting video how to make a budget summer shower in the country:

P.S. As you can see, it is possible to build a shower for a summer residence on your own and you do not need to buy expensive materials you can use what is available.

Put garden shower on personal plot recommended in the following cases:

• country house does not have engineering networks. The lack of plumbing greatly complicates the arrangement of a stationary shower in the room;
• the garden house is only used for short stays in summer period time. If you build a shower cabin in such a room, then there are big problems in preparation for her negative temperatures. It is necessary to completely remove water from the system, prevent freezing of pipelines, etc.;
• in order to save energy. Water for garden shower can only be heated by sunlight. If there is a desire to expand the functionality of the shower stall, then you can also connect electric heating, but use it only in adverse weather;
• financial resources do not allow the construction of expensive capital bathrooms.

The presence of a garden shower significantly increases the comfort of relaxing in a suburban area, you can wash in it after working on the beds, etc. It is impossible to list everything in one article possible options arranging a garden shower, each owner can make his own changes depending on preferences, skills, terrain characteristics of the site and financial capabilities.

In order to make it easier for inexperienced builders to choose the best option for a garden shower, here is a table of the most commonly used designs with brief description their characteristics.

Design element name	Technical description
frame	It can be made from wooden bars or rolled metal. The dimensions of the bars are approximately 50 × 50 mm, for the manufacture of side stops, slats with a size of at least 20 × 30 mm are used. It is better to make a metal frame from pipes of a square or rectangular profile with a size of at least 20 × 20 mm.
Sheathing of external surfaces	All lining options are suitable, including natural ones. Widely used profiled metal sheets, honeycomb or monolithic polycarbonate. The cheapest options are polyethylene film or thick fabric.
Water drainage	Some options may have special septic tanks, and most do not require storage. Several tens of liters of water are quite successfully absorbed into the soil, especially if it belongs to sandy or sandy loamy species in its composition.
Water tanks	Both metal and plastic containers are used. The best option– buy shower containers in specialized stores. The minimum volume of the container is 100 liters, the outer surfaces must be painted black.
Water heating	Sunlight or combined with the use of electric heaters. A specific choice is recommended to be made taking into account the climatic zone of residence and the time of using the shower.

garden shower

The construction of the shower consists of several stages, their observance allows you to avoid many troubles.

Stages of building a garden shower

The following conditions for placing a garden shower will increase the comfort of its use, reduce the volume construction works and increase usage time. These conditions are considered universal and must be taken into account in the construction of any construction option.

1. Location. The shower should be located in a well-lit area. garden plot, highly desirable on a hill. If the land is sandy or sandy, then this arrangement will allow you to do without a septic tank or a dirty water reservoir.
2. The distance between the shower and the residential building should be minimal. It can be adjacent to outbuildings, a garage, etc. The main thing is that after water procedures there is a place for shelter, which will eliminate the possibility of hypothermia in adverse weather.
3. Methods for filling water containers. In all cases, the distance from the water sources to the shower should be small.

After the issues with the location of the structure have been resolved, it is necessary to determine the size and type of construction, materials of manufacture. As we mentioned above, the choice is huge and depends only on the owner of the site.

You can not build a frame, but place a shower head on one of the walls of existing buildings, having previously taken special measures to protect it from moisture. There are options for placing the shower rail in an open space (vertical support, tree branch, etc.).

The original solution - the water tank is installed on the ground, and the supply is provided using a special device, the so-called "toptun". It looks like a rubber mat with built-in water supply pumps. They alternately need to be pressed with your feet, the water is sucked from the tank and under pressure is fed into the shower head. Both exercise and shower at the same time. Great option, can be installed anywhere in the suburban area. To equip such a garden shower, you do not need any building skills, materials, or time.

In this article, we will dwell on two more complex, but also more comfortable options. For the construction of these structures, construction material and some time and experience. Frame materials - wood or profiled steel. Standard sizes structures 100 × 100 cm around the perimeter and 220 cm high. Do not reduce, it will be inconvenient to wash. If you want to do in your heart separate place for changing clothes and storing bath accessories, you can increase the perimeter of the structure.

Step-by-step instructions for building a shower with a wooden frame

Step 1. Mark out the concrete base slab. To simplify the drainage of water, it is recommended to leave a recess in the middle of the shower for the natural absorption of moisture. From the ground, you must first remove the fertile layer, pour sand cushion 10–15 cm thick, compact and level the area.

Step 2 Prepare formwork. You need to make two square boxes. One with a square side of approximately 100 × 100 cm, the second internal with a square side of approximately 60 × 60 cm. The height of the formwork is at least 10 cm, use boards about 20 mm thick and 10–15 cm high for manufacturing. If you are afraid that the boards will bend under load concrete, then reinforce the formwork around the perimeter with wooden or metal pegs. Check the corners with a square, the formwork can be assembled on ordinary nails.

Step 3 Install the formwork on the prepared site, check its position. The small box should be exactly in the center of the big one.

Step 4 Prepare concrete for pouring. For manufacturing, you will need cement, sand and gravel in a ratio of 1: 2: 3. The accuracy of the proportions does not matter much, the strength is quite enough for small loads. Fill the formwork with concrete, using a flat rail, level the upper surface horizontally. Allow approximately 10 days for the mortar to set.

Step 5 Dismantle the formwork and start making the frame. It will require bars with a size of 50 × 50 mm or more, the amount of material is easy to calculate. It is necessary to add the length of four to the sum of two perimeters uprights.

Step 6 Make a base for the uprights. You can connect the bars in half a tree, a jumper should be made in the middle of the base, it will serve as an additional emphasis for the wooden shower grate. Make sure that all corners are straight, you can connect the bars with nails or self-tapping screws. The base bars (frames) should lie approximately in the middle of the concrete slab, the specific dimensions do not matter.

Important. Be sure to soak the base several times with an effective antiseptic. It is not necessary to lay waterproofing between the frame and concrete, it will only harm. The fact is that water gets on top of the insulation, it cannot soak into the concrete. Consequently, wooden structures contact with water for a long time.

Step 7 Saw off the vertical racks to size, you need 4 pieces. It is better to cut with a manual electric saw, if it is not available, then you can use an ordinary hacksaw.

Step 8 Start installing vertical racks. For fixing it is better to use galvanized metal corners. They greatly simplify and facilitate the work and guarantee the proper stability of the structure. It is impossible to install vertical racks on your own, involve an assistant. Temporarily fasten the racks with any pieces of boards, in the future they will be replaced by real stops. Constantly check the verticality of the racks, use the level.

Step 9. Make a second square out of the bars, the dimensions are identical to the first, a water tank will be installed on it. If the container has a large volume, then you will have to additionally install several jumpers, the distance between them depends on the size of the container.

Step 10 Using the corners, secure the top square to the uprights. Check all frame elements with a level, correct errors if necessary. You can put wooden wedges at the joints, this will not affect the strength and stability of the structure.

Step 11 Remove the temporary spacers one by one and install the permanent ones. Use the same bars as for making the frame. The length of the spacers should be equal to the distance between the vertical posts, cut the ends at an angle of 90 °. For fixing, use the same galvanized metal corners. Struts - the most critical node of the frame, take all measures to ensure maximum strength.

Step 12 The frame is ready - start trimming the side surfaces. Any material for sheathing is used. To enter, you can make doors or use a retractable curtain. If the sheathing is solid, then windows should be provided under the ceiling. Leave ordinary holes, you can close them with glass or film. Sheathing cuts at external corners are recommended to be repaired with even edged boards.

Step 13 Install a container of water on the roof of the frame.

Practical advice. If you plan to take a shower in rainy weather, then the roof should be covered with a piece of metal profile, and a hole should be made under the exit of the shower head.

Step 14 Color wooden surfaces durable exterior paint.

You can install electric heaters in the tank to heat water, but you must definitely follow the rules of the PUE.

Step-by-step instructions for building a shower with a metal frame

For the manufacture of the frame, you will need a metal profile pipe, a grinder, welding machine, tape measure and level.

After manufacturing, metal surfaces are recommended to be protected from corrosive processes with exterior paint. The amount of metal is determined based on the dimensions of the frame, as we described above. It is better to use a purchased water tank; the length and width of the structure are adjusted according to its dimensions.

Step 1. Draw a sketch of the frame, indicating the length of each element. Take your time, carefully consider ways to strengthen the vertical racks. To reinforce loaded nodes, you can use pieces of sheet metal with a thickness of at least 1 mm. Prepare squares or triangles with a side of 10–15 cm from it. Make sure that the angle is straight and the cuts are even.

Step 2. Cut off the workpiece with a grinder. It is necessary to cut in compliance with all safety regulations, the grinder is a very traumatic tool. If you have many identical parts, it is recommended that you first accurately measure and cut off one, and then use it as a template. This improves the accuracy of the elements.

Important. Make sure the cutting disc rotates in the correct direction. At correct installation sparks should fly off towards the master, but for some it is inconvenient to work this way and they change the direction of rotation. This is very dangerous, during the bite, the angle grinder is thrown at the worker, which can cause serious injuries. It is impossible to hold the tool with your hands, the ejection force is too high.

Step 3 Start welding the frame. In order for the weld to be strong, withstand the welding conditions. The electrode thickness and current values ​​depend on the profile parameters. For the frame, it is enough that the pipes have a wall 1–2 mm thick, such rolled products have the required physical strength and will fully withstand the load of the water tank. For welding, we recommend using an electrode Ø 2 mm, make sure that the slag is evenly blown off the surface of the molten metal and the seam is continuous.

How to weld the structure correctly?

1. Prepare smooth workplace, the dimensions should be such that the largest elements fit freely.
2. Place two parts to be welded on the work table, check their position under the square. As we already mentioned, the angle should be right, and the parts should lie in the same plane.
3. Tack the parts on one side, the length of the tack is not more than a centimeter, let the metal cool down. During cooling, the knot will lead to the side, the correct position will be violated.
4. Trim the corners with a hammer, turn the parts over to the wrong side. Check the dimensions and spatial position again.
5. Carefully weld the parts on the other side, now you can make a seam along the entire length.
6. Turn the knot over again and make a full weld on the tack. Weld at the same time metal pipes from all sides.
7. Remove slag from the weld surface and check the quality of the weld. If there are large shells, then apply a second seam.
8. Remove sharp metal streaks with a grinder.

Thus, you can independently prepare two side planes of the frame, it remains to connect them into a single structure. It is very difficult to do this alone, it is better to call an assistant. One will hold the elements, and the second will weld them. It is necessary to constantly check the corners, do not rush. Practice shows that the alteration of an incorrectly welded frame always takes much more time than a careful check of the dimensions and spatial position during the preparation of structural elements.

Vertical racks and a tank platform are best made from rectangular or square pipe, with the same dimensions with a round one, they have significantly best performance physical strength in bending and compression. As jumpers, except for sheets in the corners, you can use any wire rod, square or fittings. Pieces left profile pipe long enough - use them.

Step 4 At the bottom, weld a platform for the boards of the crate. Dimensions do not matter, it is intended only for emphasis. The lattice can be made non-separable or assembled from individual elements. For manufacturing, take smooth lumber, the thickness of the boards or slats must withstand the weight of those being washed. If you have thin materials, then make some jumpers for them.

Step 5 Set the frame to the location of the shower. It could be concrete pad or ordinary temporary stops made of stone. The second option is preferable for several reasons. First, there is no need to engage in earthen and concrete work. Secondly, at any time, if necessary, the shower can be moved to another place.

Metal frame - old wire mesh

If at the bottom of the vertical racks weld legs with support pads made of sheet steel. The dimensions of the platforms are approximately 20 × 20 cm, this is enough to guarantee the stability of the structure. Such a platform makes the shower more mobile when moving, installation requires only a little leveling of the ground under the support platforms, this work takes several minutes.

Practical advice. A lot of people are concerned about water drainage. If your booth is located near the entrance of the house, and on the plot everywhere pavement paths, then it is recommended to make a dirty water tank. If the shower is located behind the buildings, then you can not waste time and effort on the construction of branches. For hygiene procedures, 10-15 liters of water is enough for one person, such a small amount will be absorbed into the ground without any problems. For complete peace of mind, you can dig a hole under the shower for 2-3 car tires, water will accumulate in it. After the frame is transferred, the tires are removed, and the pit is covered with earth.

Step 6 Level the cabin, make sure that the racks are strictly vertical, and the platform for the tank is horizontal.

Step 7 clean the surface metal structure from rust, oily stains and dirt, check the stability of the frame with your hands. Everything is in order - you can start painting. Choose the color of the paint as you wish, the main thing is that it is suitable for painting metal surfaces and for outdoor use. Do not be too lazy to do coloring very high quality, use brushes, carefully rub the paint into the frame. If one layer is not enough for uniform coverage, then you will have to repeat.

Metal frame coated with a primer

Step 8 Install a water container on the top platform, attach a shower head. If desired, you can make an additional outlet for collecting warm water for various household purposes.

Water supply through a tee with faucets on the layers

If there are no doors in the cabin, and only a polyethylene curtain is hung, then the wind can blow it inside the cabin. This creates some inconvenience while taking a shower. You can fix the situation in several ways:

1. Attach to the curtain in several places of binding. Two about the middle of the height is enough.
2. Hang any "pendants" next to the plastic curtain. The main selection criterion is weight. The heavier they are, the better they will hold the curtain.

If there is a desire to increase the comfort of taking a shower, then it is better to attach a door. For its manufacture, you can use both lumber and rolled metal. The design of the doors is elementary, they are hung on the side vertical supports.

During the manufacture of the frame, think about this moment too, it will take a little material and time, and the convenience of using the shower will increase significantly. In the compartment, you also need to install wooden leg rails.

Silicone mat to keep feet from slipping on wet boards

If children will use the shower, be sure to install a shower head with a flexible hose for them. Position the tap for switching the water supply at such a height that children can reach it without problems on their own.

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