A country shower is not a luxury at all, but a real necessity. What could be more pleasant after hard work at the dacha, like a non-refreshing shower? But due to the lack of necessary communications and means, many do without a dacha douche, reducing the time spent at the dacha or using inconvenient improvised means to regain their order after tedious work. And many do not know how to make a shower in the dacha with their own hands, although in fact it is not so difficult as it seems and does not require large expenditures. With a variety of modern materials and appliances, an ordinary garden shower for cottages can become a real decoration on the site, and at the same time significantly brighten up the family vacation.
Buy a summer shower for the villa can be without much damage to the family budget, as the range offered in stores is very large and designed for various needs and opportunities. But if a very simple option does not suit you, and you need a shower for a heated dacha, with a separate room for dressing up and in ready-made form, this option is too expensive, then, with the effort, you can realize your idea independently using accessible materials and imagination.
So, how to build a shower in the dacha with your own hands?
First of all, you need to think over the following details:
- drain for water. As a rule, the drain is led to the gutter, if there is one. If there is a cesspool, the shower and toilet for the dacha can be placed side by side, and bring the sink to the cesspool. It should be borne in mind that the use of various hygiene products can be harmful to the environment, due to the content of chemicals, therefore, it is not recommended to use wastewater for irrigation. In the absence of a gutter and a cesspool, you need to make a separate pit for water, which is reinforced with concrete to avoid soil erosion.
- water tank. If you need a heated shower, it is better to buy a ready-made capacity with heating functions. Capacity depends on the number of people and the estimated frequency of use. When heating the water only with the help of sunlight, it is recommended to glaze the water tank, then the water will keep the heat longer and warm up twice as fast. Also, it is recommended to paint the container in a dark color. The water tank should be frost-resistant if it is not supposed to be dismantled in winter. The method of water supply also depends on the system
heating, if the water is heated only by the sun, it is recommended to use the float method, due to which the upper, heated layers of water come. With this method, the water supply hose is attached to the float and therefore always at the upper level. - tank filling system. In order not to fill the container manually, which is not only difficult physically, but can be dangerous, a pump is installed, through which water enters the reservoir from the well. With the water supply, this problem is, of course, greatly simplified.
- shower cubicle. First, the materials for the shower cubicle must be moisture resistant, the frame of the booth should be strong enough to withstand the weight of the water tank. Wooden shower for dacha is the simplest and most affordable option, but requires a good processing of the material so that the tree does not swell, is not covered with fungus and mold. The design of the cabin depends solely on imagination and needs. You can make a cabin with a dressing room, which would be more convenient to change clothes and store hygiene products. Or equip the booth with a curtain to protect things from moisture. Having looked at various photos of the shower at the dacha, you can use the ideas you liked to get the most comfortable option for yourself.
- The dacha shower must be equipped with a pallet. Use wooden bars is not very practical, because in the gap between them may fall jewelry, soap, and other accessories. The most convenient is a tray with small holes.
Summer showers for cottages can be open and closed. It depends on the anticipated time of use - open cabins are suitable only for warm, windless weather. The enclosed enclosure can be used in any weather and at any time of the day, but it is necessary to ensure good ventilation to prevent the appearance of mold. The appearance of the cabin is a matter of taste. A cab can be simply painted, it is possible to paint with patterns or ornaments (a stencil is used for this, which you can also make yourself), or you can decorate with handmade products.
Thinking in advance all the subtleties and having purchased the necessary materials, you can start working, and provide yourself a more comfortable holiday with your family in nature.