Shower cabins for villas

A shower cabin in your own country house is a useful thing. It will allow after a hard day's work in the garden or during the vacation to take water procedures, freshen up, wash.

However, many people wonder what kind of cabin to choose. After all, today there is a huge variety, including, depending on the materials of their manufacture.

We will discuss the most popular types of shower enclosures:

• Made of wood;
• Made of metal;
• Of polycarbonate;
• Of plastic.

In addition, we will talk about the features of closed and open designs. Perhaps this will allow you to find the ideal solution for yourself.

In our country, it is the cabins made of wood that are very popular. Not surprisingly, because this material has an abundance of advantages, among which:

• Affordability;
• Eco-friendliness;
• Easy processing and assembly;
• Low financial costs.

Today, stores are ready to offer all kinds of designs of outdoor wooden showers. Some are the simplest design and are made of inexpensive wood, while others are a work of art. Sometimes the shower is combined with a toilet.

It should be understood that the wood will not pose a risk in terms of combustion, as this point is carefully considered in the manufacture of cabins. Therefore, the wood is covered with antiseptics, antistatic, protect against fungus, mold, fire and so on.

If you decide to build a cabin by yourself, then you need to follow certain steps, as well as take into account important nuances:

1. First, the frame and roof is created, on which the water tank is installed. Even for the frame, the wood must necessarily be treated, so that moisture and other factors do not lead to its rapid deterioration.
2. If you neglect the impregnation, the structure of the cabin made of wood can dry out or vice versa, to suffer from excess moisture.
3. Then the paneling is made of treated boards, mounted doors, hooks and other accessories that create a practical and attractive design.
4. You connect the utilities, pour water into the tank on the roof, heat it and you can start using it. Of course, it is necessary to provide for drainage.

Wooden cabins can be characterized as a practical, visually attractive and inexpensive solution for the suburban area.

Of course, one of the main and obvious advantages of metal cabins is the strength. However, even this does not save them from losing their former relevance. More and more often, dacha owners abandon metal, and instead give preference to more modern and practical materials. Although let's not forget that many cabins made of different materials often need a metal frame.

The decline in demand for metal cabins is easy to explain. They are difficult to build, you need welding, special fasteners. Yes, and the metal itself is expensive, corrosive, very warm in the sun, causing discomfort to those inside.

I do not want to put such solutions in too negative light, but we need to speak objectively. Metal is not the best material from which to create a shower enclosure in today's world.

Polycarbonate is a polymeric type of plastic, which has its own unique structure. The creation of sheets of the material is carried out by extrusion. Due to this, the product becomes thermoplastic, returns its properties when it hardens. The number of melting cycles in this case does not matter.

It is also worth noting a few basic features that characterize polycarbonate as a practical and advantageous in all respects the material for the construction of shower cabins and more:

1. Low weight. Compared with cellular glass, polycarbonate weighs about six times less. Thus, you can create the most unique, author's design, which will not be quite light.
2. High durability. Molecular features of the structure provide the material with excellent impact resistance. That is, you do not have to worry about the safety of your shower cabin if suddenly a strong wind rises or, for example, a branch falls on it.
3. Excellent insulating and soundproofing properties. This was able to get polycarbonate due to the air that fills the inner cavities of the polymer. Therefore, inside the cabin will be warm and quiet, which will allow you to fully relax and enjoy taking a shower.
4. Plasticity. If you do not want a simple rectangular cabin, polycarbonate will be the best solution for you. After all, these products are bendable, thereby allow you to create a unique shape design.
5. Heat resistance. As we have already said, products can be heated up to 120 degrees Celsius. Plus they can withstand severe frosts down to -40 degrees. Consequently, even in conditions of severe cold, the construction will not suffer.

Pros:

1. The structure is quickly assembled. This material has a low weight, so the assembly is quick and without much physical exertion. Help from professionals is unlikely to be needed.
2. The plates are flexible enough, which means that in the process of construction it will be difficult to damage them. Although try to act carefully all the same.
3. Polycarbonate is quite impressive strength, so it is not afraid of mechanical impact or strong wind.
4. This non-flammable material that can withstand heat up to 120 degrees. The sun's rays are distributed evenly over the entire surface, which means it will not affect a certain point.
5. You will not need additional tools, other than the standard set, as well as the purchase of any additional materials.
6. Under the influence of the heat material is almost not deformed, so the cabin will serve long and reliable, and at any time of year.
7. The service life of polycarbonate booths is impressive, so this design will last you for many years.

Disadvantages are not so significant, but it is recommended to consider them:

• Polycarbonate is prone to scratches. This spoils the appearance of the construction. Plus, in these scratches will actively accumulate dirt and clean them will be difficult.
• The presence of slight deformation due to temperature changes. Therefore, when constructing a cabin should leave small gaps.
• Fear of ultraviolet radiation. Although today this drawback is almost irrelevant, since manufacturers glue panels with protective films. Thus destructive processes do not begin.

If we take into account the materials that are now used to create outdoor shower cabins, the best can be considered is plastic. Although polycarbonate is little inferior to it, and in some places ahead of it.

Anyway, the construction of the cabin from plastic requires the mandatory presence of the frame. For these purposes will suit both wood and metal.

To understand the charm of plastic structures, let us name their main advantages:

• They are not afraid of moisture, sharp changes in temperature;
• They do not require additional painting, priming, sanding and so on;
• Does not need careful care, for a long time keeps a beautiful appearance;
• Can be covered with films, thereby every season to update the appearance of the cabin;
• Plastic allows you to give structures of all kinds of shapes and sizes, so the range is huge;
• Offered at an attractive price. In this case there are both budget versions, and quite expensive, made of high quality plastic and with all kinds of decorative elements;
• You can build a cabin from scratch without the help of specialists or assemble a ready-made structure in a couple of hours.

The design features of the shower enclosure are divided into two types:

• Open;
• Closed.

The open type also has its own advantages and features:

• The product is cheaper, requires less cost in independent construction;
• The design is simple, since it is devoid of many additional elements typical of closed cabins;
• Has a small weight;
• Has compact dimensions.

Open booth provides that the walls are only three or even less. This positively affects the weight, allows placing the construction on loose soil. After all, you will not have to fear falling into the ground. It is enough to place it in a closed corner of your dacha, or an open wall to the house, and then no one will see you. Or purchase a curtain.

There are at least four walls, which means that you will be shielded from prying eyes on all sides. This fact allows you to fully relax, enjoy taking a shower in your cottage.

Of course, the design will be more complex, and therefore more expensive and heavier. It is partially deprived of the advantages of open cabins, but still looks preferable.

As you can see, there is a lot to choose from today. Therefore try to think through literally every moment regarding the choice of dacha shower enclosure, which will be located on your property.

It is important to pay attention to such things:

• Financial possibilities;
• Self-construction, professional help, or buy a completely ready-made solution;
• The place where the cabin will be located;
• The activity of its use and seasonality of use;
• The ability to periodically care for and check the condition of the cabin (if you go to the cottage very rarely, there is no need for an expensive cabin).

A thoroughly thought-out approach will allow you to get an ideal shower cabin, which will deliver maximum comfort and minimum hassle.