An outdoor shower is a great space to rinse off, or can be a secluded space to relax. If you own a pool, have outdoor loving family members or enjoy outdoor relaxation then an outdoor shower is the perfect landscaping project. First and probably most difficult, planning your shower. Where do you put it? What materials do you use? What about plumbing? Always consult with a local professional before attempting any project like this.
First Step – Planning your Outdoor Shower
Pick out where you want to build your outdoor shower. Is this just to rinse off after swimming or are you planning to have a secluded area for relaxation and require privacy? Most simple showers can go close to the backdoor of your home while some may require to be built away from the house to allow for more room to build.
For this step, we strongly recommend looking at outdoor shower idea photos to help your decision. Here are some of our favorite – http://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/14865559/thumbs/Outdoor-Shower-Ideas
Second Step – Choosing your Materials
The fastest growing trend in outdoor showers is to make everything out of rocks and stones. This gives your space a more natural feel plus rocks and stones tend to outlast most wooden structures.
Most people use large flagstones combined with gravel or pebbles as the base. Flagstones provide a nice, wide place to stand while gravel and other small pebbles allow the water to drain away. You may also plan to have a drain.
For the wall or benches in your shower, chopped or tumbled stones can be used to build up your wall. In reality there is no correct type of rock or stone to use to make your wall, it all depends on your preference.
Third Step – Choosing your Hardware
The plumbing can be the most difficult aspect of your outdoor shower. You will need at least one water line running to your shower but most people prefer a hot and cold line. Your shower hardware can generally be anything you want since the setup for an indoor shower is pretty much the same for the outdoor version.
Last Step – Putting everything together.
First, you should run your plumbing. Do the pipes come through the walls of the house or will they run underground and come up where your shower will be? You must plumb your shower first and test for any leaks before moving on.
Build your wall and base. Make sure all of your mortar is set before turning on your shower.
How to Build an Outdoor Shower
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