If it is not possible to supply hot water to a private house or in country house, then in this case it would be advisable to build a summer shower.
How to build a summer shower with your own hands from wood?
To build a wooden shower in your country house with your own hands, you can follow the following instructions:
First you need to select appropriate place for the construction of a structure. When choosing, you should take into account the fact that such a country shower will be constantly exposed to moisture both inside and outside.
Advice: it is better to build such a structure in a well-ventilated area. This is necessary so that the wood dries faster. Also, you should not plant bushes, trees and tall plants near the shower, as they retain moisture, do not allow air to circulate, and, as a result, interfere with the drying of the wood from which the country shower is made.
Production earthworks. For the shower, we dig a hole measuring 1x1 m, 40 cm deep. At the bottom of the pit we lay a layer of crushed stone, which will help the soapy water to be absorbed into the soil faster. Next, you should place cinder blocks in the corners. They must be set according to level.
Next we proceed to frame manufacturing. To do this, we take boards whose thickness is 30 mm and width - 15 cm. A base measuring 1x1 m will be made from them. 4 beams with a section of 70x100 mm are attached to this base. To bandage the frame, side and two transverse jumpers are used, which are inserted into the grooves. They also serve as reinforcement for the roof, on which a hundred-liter tank will be installed.
Works on frame covering. For these purposes, you can use lining, blockhouse or false beams. The gaps between the grooves should be two to three millimeters. This is necessary so that the timber can expand freely when regularly wet. In our case, a material that imitates logs was used to cover the shower.
do-it-yourself shower for a summer residence, step-by-step instructions. Photo
Finishing work. Before painting, it is necessary to prime the wood. For these purposes, a bioprotective antifungal impregnation is suitable, after drying the surface is painted with façade acrylic water-borne varnish in at least 3 layers.
The next stage of building a shower in the country is tank installation for water.
construction of a shower in the country. Photo
Tip: for a summer shower, it is advisable to use a tank with a minimum volume of one hundred liters.
You can build such a wooden shower at your dacha with your own hands in one or two days.
building a shower in the country with your own hands. Video
DIY summer shower
For construction it is necessary to prepare the following materials:
- timber;
- fasteners (screws);
- shower kit, which includes a bracket, faucet, curved pipe, adapter and nozzle;
- rubber hose.
How to build a summer shower at the dacha with your own hands?
Construction procedure:
Compilation drawings. For such a structure it will be necessary to produce wooden pallet in the shape of a circle made of dense wood. We will have cardboard of the required size as a template. First you need to place the cardboard on a flat surface and secure it with tape. Next, using measuring devices, draw a circle with two squares located inside. This template will be used to construct the wooden floor.
DIY summer shower drawings
Construction pallet. Our floor will be three-layer. The procedure for installing the base for the floor is as follows:
Works on pipe installation. Combine all the elements that are in the shower set.
DIY summer shower step by step instructions. Video
DIY summer shower step by step instructions. Video instruction
Summer shower for a summer house made of pipes and polycarbonate
This option is attractive due to its low cost, resistance of materials to sunlight and moisture, as well as ease of processing.
The procedure for constructing the foundation and floor
Before you start building a polycarbonate summer shower, you need to decide on its location. For such a structure, an inconspicuous place with a flat surface, away from wells and wells, is suitable.
Site preparation. To do this, fill it with sand and compact it.
Drill or dig four holes into which the foundation posts will be inserted.
Place a layer at the bottom of the hole crushed stone 10-12 cm thick.
Install pipes made of plastic used for laying sewers. We fill them inside and outside.
DIY summer shower step by step instructions. Photo
In the central part it is necessary to dig drainage hole and fill it with crushed stone.
We also fill the area around the blind area with crushed stone.
We make from timber with a cross section of 100x150 mm base for the structure and attach it to the foundation columns. For these purposes, it is necessary to drill holes in the cement and insert plugs into them.
It is also necessary to screw the jumpers to the frame with self-tapping screws and reinforce the structure with steel corners. We lay between the pipe and the timber waterproofing.
Tip: before installing the jumpers, you need to try on the pallet, since it will subsequently be installed between them. Therefore, if necessary, it will be necessary to adjust the frame to the dimensions of the pallet.
Next, you need to display the height of the floor from the 50x50 timber around the entire perimeter and after that you can start installing flooring . The result should be a base with a built-in tray.
The procedure for constructing walls and roofs
Let's start construction wooden shower frame. At this stage it is necessary to provide a doorway. In our case, the height of the walls will be 2.5 meters.
summer shower made of polycarbonate step by step instructions. Photo
A solid one is attached to the rafters sheathing.
Making a layer waterproofing from roofing felt or bikrost.
From the sides we produce sheathing processed board.
To cover roofs We use soft tiles.
After this we process the entire wooden frame stain in two layers, and then with varnish in two or three layers. For a structure such as a summer shower made of half-carbonate, you will need about 7.5 liters of stain.
Frame cladding polycarbonate With outside. For these purposes, it is recommended to use a special thermal washer, for which holes must be cut on polycarbonate using a cutter.
Door made in the form of a wooden frame. Its height is two meters. To add rigidity, jumpers and jibs are used. Next, the door frame is painted, hung on hinges and lined with polycarbonate.
After that they hang water heating ba k, faucets, curtains, hooks, rugs and other accessories.
At the bottom of the pan it is necessary to drain the drain into drainage pipe , inserted 20-30 cm into the crushed stone base.
At the final stage we produce improvement of the entrance in the country shower. To do this, we dig a hole, fill the foundation with concrete and lay reinforcement in it. After the concrete gains strength, we lay bricks on it, on which the wood steps will be installed. If desired, you can make decorations. For this you will need cement and stones.
We attach the steps.
Do-it-yourself shower for a summer house
The first thing you need to do before starting construction is to decide on location summer shower. A well-lit, calm, slightly elevated place is suitable for such a structure.
Advice: it is advisable that the shower is not located too close to buildings and is built in the same style as them.
Stages of building a shower in the country
Compilation project. It is planned to build a shower consisting of two small rooms. Minimum size bathing compartments should be 100x100 cm, changing rooms - 60x100 cm. In our case, the optimal shower size is 200x150 cm.
At the selected site mark the rectangle dimensions 140x190 cm. We drive pipes in the corners. The foundation for the shower will be piled from two-meter asbestos-cement pipes, the diameter of which is 90-100 mm. They need to be buried in dug holes to a depth of about 1.5 m. 20-30 cm should remain above the ground surface. After this, a drainage and drainage system is installed.
Summer shower project. Photo
To organize water flow, it is done waterproof layer. It can be made from polyvinyl chloride film or roofing felt, which must be laid on an inclined surface. As an option, you can make a reinforced concrete screed.
The top and bottom are made harness frame.
Installation of plank flooring.
Tip: To ensure water flows out of the shower stall, it is recommended to install floorboards with gaps of 10 mm wide.
The shower room should be separated from the changing room by a high threshold and curtain.
Finishing work. The outside of the country shower is sheathed with clapboard or siding, moisture-resistant plywood, fiberboard, etc. For interior finishing, you should also use materials that are not afraid of moisture.
A water tank must be installed on the roof; the water heater is installed indoors.
Do-it-yourself utility block with shower for your dacha
Construction procedure:
Once a suitable location for the construction of the shower has been selected, you can begin earthworks: dig up foundation pit, fill it with ASG and lay it out point brick foundation.
Once the foundation is ready, you can begin construction wooden frame designs. For these purposes, timber is used.
For sheathing shower on the sides and back in this project, a 10 mm thick board was used. A window and door opening should be provided at the front.
Device roof frame from wooden beams. In this project, window openings should be provided on the folding roof.
The corners should be lined with boards.
Can be used for roofing bitumen shingles.
The door is made of boards. Door handles and steps can also be cut from wood.
All wooden elements necessary paint paint or varnish.
Arranging benches, installing a shower tray, covering walls with plastic, attaching hooks, etc.
Summer shower projects for the garden
Project No. 1
For a shower, you can also use not only a wooden frame, but also a metal one. This design can be installed directly on the ground. A curtain is used as a door in this project.
Project No. 2
Shower can be made from wavy metal sheet, which can be bent in a semicircle. For this option there is no need to install a water heating tank. It will be enough to connect to the water supply.
Project No. 3
This summer shower made from pipes is lined with white plastic on the outside and brown on the inside. The shower stall can be erected on a paved concrete platform. For this option you will need a water heating tank.
Project No. 4
As a floor in such a shower you can use wood flooring. The inside of the room is lined with blue plastic. Instead of a roof, a wooden lattice is used.
Project No. 5
The base of this shower is made of metal pipes. Brown corrugated sheet was used to cover the walls. The roof is also made of corrugated sheets. Light enters the shower room through openings between the wall and the roof.
Project No. 6
Red polycarbonate was used to make this shower. For this option there is no need to install the tank on the roof. To use such a shower stall, you will need to connect it to the water supply.
Project No. 7
The frame of such a shower is made of metal pipes painted in Blue colour. Plastic was used to cover the walls white. A metal structure was made for the tank.
Example No. 8
Country style shower. The frame is made from dry tree trunks. Branches are used for cladding. Logs are fixed on top of the structure, on which a water tank is installed.
Project No. 9
The frame for such a shower is made of metal elements. The floor and wall cladding are varnished wood. This type of summer shower does not have a door or a water tank.
An outdoor shower is a necessary building at every dacha, especially if there is no pond or other places in the immediate vicinity where you can rinse off. The shower is a good way to freshen up after a hot day, or to wash away dust and dirt after gardening work. You can try to build such a building with your own hands. We provide tips and instructions on how to do this with a minimum of money and effort in this article.
A little about the benefits
The main advantages of a summer shower are:
- efficiency - to heat water for bathing in the simplest design, you only need the sun; you can wash without costly and time-consuming communications;
- convenience;
- availability for production with my own hands from scrap materials;
- the possibility of taking water procedures at any time of the year with good thermal insulation;
- some models allow you to shower anywhere;
- minimal maintenance costs.
Did you know? The prototype of modern showers are primitive baths that were built by the ancient Indians, Egyptians and Mesopotamians. They were partitions behind which people doused themselves with water, or ordered servants to do so. But the first showers, in which water flowed upward, were invented by the ancient Greeks. Proof of this is the images found on Athenian vases dating back to the 4th century. BC e.
Possible options
There are many options for building a summer shower. There are very simple and easy structures that take several hours to equip; there are capital ones that will serve long years. Having become familiar with various options, you can use some ideas or use ready-made instructions as a basis.
Simple ways to arrange a summer shower
The simplest option for bathing in the country is a portable shower, which is sold in stores. It is a 20 liter water tank with a hose. The tank is hung on a tree or other vertical surface in a place that is well lit by the sun and filled with water. Once the water has warmed up, the hanging shower can be used. There is enough water in it to take water procedures for 10 minutes. 
A tank equipped with a tap can also be used as a hanging container. A hose ending with a shower head is attached to it. The tank will need to be attached in a sunny place at a height slightly higher than human height (however, so that a person can reach the faucet with his hand).
One more in a simple way for arranging a bathing area is a lightweight shower structure that can be attached to the wall of any building. In this case, the wall will need to be covered with a special material that protects it from contact with water, for example, tiles or film. Such a shower can be either open or closed using a screen.
The stand is convenient because it can be installed anywhere where the water supply reaches.
The common disadvantages of the first three options is openness to prying eyes and winds. Usually, people swim under such a shower only in a swimsuit and in very warm weather. 
An option that is gaining more and more popularity due to its simplicity, compactness and affordability. To set it up you will need two corrugated hoses, two rubber pedals with valves (a rubber mat with a built-in pump), a container of water, and a shower head. The principle is that a person stomps on pedals or a mat with his feet, thereby pumping water from a container that flows into the hose.
A treadmill shower can be purchased ready-made in a store or made with your own hands using a car pump. 
This design involves driving four wooden (or other material) posts into the ground. They need to place a plastic tank into which water will be poured. It will also serve as the roof of the structure. A hose is attached to the tap in the tank, onto which a watering can is placed. The racks are covered with moisture-resistant material. The floor is a rubber mat.
A frame shower can be made from various materials. The simplest option can be built in a couple of hours. It can be made temporary, dismountable. That is, on winter time you can put it indoors and take it out at the beginning of the new summer season. 
Important! When building a summer shower, you should choose black water containers. This way the water will warm up faster, since this color attracts water best. Sun rays. In addition, the water temperature will be much higher.
The most complex and serious version of a summer shower without a foundation. This is a ready-made stationary shower stall with a door, equipped with a water tank and a tray. It is made of wood, polycarbonate, corrugated sheets, plastic or tarpaulin. The water tank can be heated either by the sun or by electricity. The cabin can be equipped with a dressing room-vestibule, in which things and shoes are left. It can also be made completely closed or semi-closed.
In addition to the design options described above, there are many design ideas for a summer shower. Using them, you can create a washing area to suit every taste and budget.
Capital buildings
In this subsection we have selected an overview of models that are made with pouring the foundation. Their walls are made of different materials:
- wood,
- gland,
- slate,
- plastic,
- polycarbonate,
- plexiglass,
- plywood,
- profiled sheets,
- bricks
Basic principles for installing a country shower
To build a high-quality, durable shower, several conditions must be met:
- choose a suitable location;
- decide on the materials from which the tank, base and foundation will be made;
- think about how the drain will be arranged;
- estimate whether the shower will consist of one room, or whether the installation of a vestibule, toilet, etc. will be required;
- depending on how you plan to use the shower - throughout the year, or only in summer period- provide the possibility of heating water.
Selecting a location
The first thing that needs to be done is to choose a good place for construction. The following factors influence his choice:
- the water will heat up in a natural way, or automatic;
- it will be poured into the tank manually or automatically;
- what materials are planned to be used for the foundation and walls;
- dimensions of the building.
The shower will need to be installed close to the water supply, so as not to carry water far, or so that the hose can easily reach it. The choice of location will also be determined by what materials the building is made of, how much space it will take up, whether it needs to be hidden from human eyes, or whether it can fit harmoniously and beautifully into the complex of the entire summer cottage. If you plan to install a tank with a heating element, then the shower room will need to be located in close proximity to the power supply.
Tank selection
The tank can be plastic, metal, polymer. A similar container can be purchased at a specialized store. You can also use any suitable thing - for example, an iron barrel, etc. - that can be found on the farm. Its volumes must be calculated based on the requirement of at least 40 liters per person. The maximum capacity volume is 200-250 l. Dimensions are selected according to the area of the building. 
As for the form, it is considered the most rational flat tank- it is easier to install on any structure, and the water is heated evenly. Round and square tanks are also common today.
If you prefer metal tanks, you should note that they should be treated with anti-corrosion agents and paint (except stainless steel). The service life of metal tanks with proper treatment is about 10 years. Stores usually sell containers made of galvanized, stainless, and carbon steel. The best and most expensive option is a stainless steel tank. They are usually rectangular containers with a capacity of 40 to 200 liters.
Plastic containers can last 30-50 years. Their advantages are lightness, ease of installation, efficient water heating, low maintenance requirements and low cost. Without heating plastic containers holds 100-200 liters. They are equipped with lids at the top into which water is poured. Unheated tanks can be round or square. 
You can adapt a plastic or metal barrel, cutting out a threaded outlet at the bottom. In the future, you can insert a pipe or pump there.
Drain options
So, you have decided on the place of construction, the materials from which it will be made, and the type of tank. Now is the time to think about where the used water will go.
Important! If the withdrawal is not organized correctly,or is not organized at all, then after some time after use, an unpleasant odor, rot, or mold may appear in the shower stall.
Base and foundation
The foundation for the building can be different types. The main ones:
The choice of foundation will depend on the type of materials from which the walls are made, as well as the volume of the water tank and technical characteristics soil. Availability of a toilet
A country shower can be combined under one roof with a toilet. This will save space and materials. You only need to fill one strip foundation, as well as equipment for only one drain. In addition, this will allow you not to litter the site with small buildings, because most dachas cannot boast of vast territories. And this is a significant time saving - building one compact structure will be much faster than two.
Possibility of heating water
If you plan to use the shower not only on warm sunny days, you need to consider the possibility of automatically heating the water.
A heating element with a power of 1.25-2 kW can be inserted into the heated tank. In this design, the water will heat up for about three hours. 
Heating element for heating water
Important! If you plan to install just such a tank, you should know that you will need to constantly monitor the presence of water in it - the exposed heating element will burn out when turned on. Therefore, such a container must have a constant supply of water by pump or water supply.
It is also advisable to equip it with a sensor that will show the water level. 
How to build a budget outdoor shower
A budget shower can be built from metal pipes and wooden planks. You will need the following materials:
- metal pipes (40 x 40 x 3000 mm) - six pieces;
- pine boards (20 x 95 x 3000 mm) - 21 pieces;
- plastic tank with a volume of 250 l;
- screws;
- sand;
- crushed stone;
- wood oil;
- enamel for metal pipes;
- geotextiles.
Tools you will need:
- Circular Saw;
- magnetic corner for welding;
- Miter saw;
- screwdriver
To reduce the cost of construction, instead of wooden walls, you can use, for example, tarpaulin or other material. However, in this case the construction will be very short-lived. Capital construction
If you are planning a long-term, high-quality shower that can be used in all seasons, we suggest you consider next option: on a pile foundation and with a drain in the form of a septic tank. Recommended dimensions for a comfortable shower with changing room: height - 2-2.5 m, width - 1.40 m, length - 1.90 m. For accurate calculations of materials and dimensions, a drawing will be required.
Laying the foundation
The pile foundation can be made from metal pipes with a diameter of 100 mm and a length of 2 m each. For the foundation, draw a rectangle corresponding to the dimensions of the shower body. In the corners you need to drill four holes 1.5 m deep for the piles with a garden or ice drill, or dig them out with a shovel. To extend the life of metal pipes, they are treated with machine oil before being placed in the ground. 
Let's lay it down pile foundation
After digging in the pipes, at least 30 cm should remain above ground level. The pipes must be filled with concrete.
After the concrete has completely hardened, you will need to install the timber and strapping. The frame is held together with long bolts.
Digging a septic tank
For the most simple option In the septic tank, in the immediate vicinity of the shower, a hole is dug, consistent with the dimensions of the receiving chamber, about 2 m deep. The walls are lined with brick or cinder block. Under the receiving chamber, you can use a barrel or other containers that can be closed with a lid. A gutter is brought to the receiving chamber and connected to the drain pipe. The drainage gutter is lined with waterproofing material. 
Frame installation
The shower frame is a welded structure made of metal pipes with a cross-section of 40 x 40 or 50 x 50 mm. This design will allow you to withstand a 200-liter tank of water. The booth itself can be made of wood, siding, corrugated sheets, or lining. You should consider the presence of ventilation windows in the walls, closer to the ceiling.
If there is no welding, then the structure is made of wooden beams 60 x 80 mm. In this case, the booth will also be wooden. Such a shower will be cheaper. The wood must be impregnated with special water-repellent agents.
After installing the vertical supports, the top trim is made. The side frames are secured with spacers. 
The floor is made of wood. In this case, it will be warm and you can stand on it without shoes. The boards in the floor are made with a gap so that water flows freely.
The door is installed last.
The plastic tank is placed on the roof and secured with straps. Selected required diagram water supply.
Shower arrangement
A major shower will require electrical lighting wiring. In this case, it is necessary to adhere to safety rules and insulate the wiring to avoid contact with water. 
All interior decoration must be made of moisture-resistant materials. For a shower that is planned to be used throughout the year, insulation made of foam plastic or other materials will be required.
You should consider the placement of shelves for detergents, hooks for clothes and towels, internal lock for doors.
Another option for the capital construction of a warm country shower- on a concrete slab with a frame made of wooden boards and OSB sheets- you can watch the video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vwhv_668wwo.
Did you know? The remains of an ancient shower complex, presumably dating back to the beginning of the 2nd century. BC e., were found by archaeologists in the territory of modern Turkey. It consisted of seven installations, into which water came from the main system, was supplied from above, flowed from installation to installation, and then flowed into the drainage system.
Summer shower - necessary outbuilding for summer residents who prefer to use country cottage area both for recreational purposes and for the purpose of growing fruits and vegetables. It’s easy to make an outdoor shower cabin with your own hands, without having any special skills. However, even for simple structure some conditions will need to be met: choosing the most suitable place with prolonged exposure to sunlight, ensuring unhindered drainage of used water. For more complex capital structures, it will be necessary to design and purchase necessary tools and materials.
Video: how to make a summer shower at the dacha with your own hands
Water procedures on outdoors are very useful, which is why many adherents of relaxation and hardening decide to make a summer shower for a shower in the country with their own hands, or at least install a ready-made cabin on the site. This article will help you understand the design features, select the correct dimensions and installation location, draw up a preliminary diagram and complete all stages of construction without errors.
Types of autonomous toilets. Choosing a place to build a toilet in a summer cottage
If you intend to build a capital shower for your dacha with your own hands from brick, it is advisable to use belt type foundation. A trench is formed along the perimeter of the future building. The optimal depth is 0.5 m. Next, the formwork is installed. At the bottom of the trench, it is necessary to form a sand-crushed stone cushion 0.1 m thick. After this, reinforcement is laid and concrete is poured. This must be done so that the finished foundation rises above ground level by about 0.1 m.
When the base has completely hardened and dried, it will be possible to begin construction of the sewer system.
How to organize a drainage system in a shower at the dacha with your own hands
There are several ways to organize a drainage system in a shower stall. The choice of construction technology depends on several factors:
- type of soil on the site;
- type of foundation;
- number of people living in the house.
If used as a foundation for a summer shower at the dacha monolithic slab, then before filling it is necessary to lay the system plastic pipes with a knee. The slab is formed in such a way that there is a slope on all sides towards the drain hole. The sewer pipe is led outside the shower and connected to common system drains. You can connect the drainage system to a drainage well.
Helpful advice! To build a similar sewer system for a cabin installed on a different type of foundation, it is not necessary to fill the floors with concrete. It is enough to buy a summer shower for your dacha with a tray made of acrylic. This element will serve as the floor.
With connection to sewer system – best option For big family, since the pit will not be able to accommodate the volume of wastewater that will be generated during operation. If the structure is designed for 1-2 people, a drain directly under the cabin will be sufficient. But this type of system is suitable for areas with loose soil, when the shower is installed on a columnar or pile foundation. This option can also be used on strip base.
First you need to remove a layer of soil 0.5 m deep. The formed depression is filled to half its height with gravel or stone. The remaining part is filled with crushed stone with a fine fraction. After the cabin structure is assembled, a pallet made in the form of a wooden lattice is installed on a layer of crushed stone. The system is designed in such a way that wastewater passed through the drainage layers and were gradually absorbed into the soil.
Sometimes owners summer cottages they lead the sewer pipe into the garden, which cannot be called a good solution. If you still resort to a similar method, it is advisable that the place where the water is drained is well heated by the sun. Otherwise, the liquid will accumulate, and a swamp infested with mosquitoes will form around the shower.
Making a cabin for a summer shower: photos and construction technology
To build a cabin for a homemade shower, any available materials can be used.
Suitable for these purposes:
- wood;
- polycarbonate;
- corrugated sheeting;
- brick.
Each type of material has its own advantages, features and properties.
How to build a shower in the country with your own hands: economy cabin option
There is a little trick that will help you save money during the construction of a shower house. To reduce costs, it is enough to use one of the blank walls of the building as a side for the booth.
Before building an outdoor shower budget type, you need to fix the water container on the wall small size, equipped with a watering can. Here you can install elements that accompany comfort, for example, hooks for clothes, shelves, etc. At the top of the future structure there is a partition. It is fixed on the wall of the building. As front door a tarpaulin or film (necessarily opaque) can be used. The curtain is hung using rings.
The floor is arranged so that the drains are diverted as far as possible from the foundation part of the house. To do this, the platform is concreted or you can get by with installing a pallet made of acrylic.
Helpful advice! If you use internal corner With an L-shaped structure, the construction of the sides of the cabin can be avoided altogether. Their function will be performed by the walls of the building.
DIY construction of a wooden cabin for a country shower
The most common version of a country shower is a cabin made in the form wooden house. This type of building is considered one of the most affordable. Wood is easy to process. At the same time, it retains heat well, which is a definite advantage if the shower will be used in cold weather.
To build a summer shower in a private house with your own hands, it is advisable to use wooden beam. To make the corner posts of the booth, you will need material with a cross-sectional size of 10x10 cm. A tank designed for 200 liters of water is installed in the upper part of the shower, so the beam must be thick enough to withstand such a weight load.
To hang the door, you will need to install two additional posts in the front of the booth. These elements are placed between the corner posts. To make them, you can take a beam with a section size of 5x5 cm.
To create a small slope angle for a single-pitched cabin roof, it is recommended to install the front corner posts 0.2 m higher than the rear ones. This will not be required if a tank is used as a container square shape. IN in this case the racks are mounted at the same level.
All supports are attached to wooden frame bottom trim. For fixation it is necessary to use hardware and metal corners. At the top of the structure, the strapping is done in a similar way. To secure the posts more firmly, you can use spacers. On top harness The frame part of the booth forms the basis for mounting the container. In this case, you need to read not only the size, but also the shape of the tank.
To cover the frame part of the building, you can use a 2 cm thick board. This material is also suitable for making a door. You should lay the boards in one row and knock them together using two jumpers. To prevent the door from skewing, the structure can be strengthened obliquely, using a long strip. Door frame for a country summer shower it is made of boards, the thickness of which is 4 cm. It is recommended to use self-tapping screws as fasteners.
When the booth is completely ready, it can be opened with a colored varnish composition. WITH inside the entrance is curtained with film, otherwise the doors will swell from moisture.
Helpful advice! Often a large barrel for a shower in a country house is used for construction. By installing a watering can over the structure, you can get a budget option wooden cabin.
Technology for making a garden shower made of polycarbonate
Since wood is subject to deformation changes under the influence of moisture, many property owners are thinking about how to make a shower in the country with their own hands from more practical and durable materials, such as polycarbonate. The frame part of the cabin is made in exactly the same way as in the case of a wooden shower, however, the material must be used metallic profile. Optimal size sections – 4x6 cm.
The frame part of the cabin is formed using racks and jumpers between them. In this case, metal elements are used, so to fasten them you will need welding machine. Moreover, the assembly order can be performed in several ways. In the first case, the frame part is welded separately, after which it is installed on the base and secured with anchor bolts. The second method involves concreting the racks while pouring the foundation. Then the harness is formed and spacers are attached.
It is advisable to use polycarbonate as a casing for showers. sheet material 1 cm thick. On metal frame it is secured with hardware, which must have sealing gaskets.
Installing a tank and features of building a heated shower in a country house with your own hands
On last stage shower construction, a tank is installed. You can make the container yourself using any container made from of stainless steel or plastic. To do this, it is necessary to form a hole in the bottom, the diameter of which is 1.5 cm. A piece of pipe, threaded on both sides, is attached to it using nuts. The length of this element should be 30 cm.
You need to make a hole in the center of the cabin roof where the pipe will be inserted. After installing the tank, a tap and a watering can made of plastic are screwed onto the free end. Then the container is firmly fixed to the frame of the frame part of the booth, filled with water and covered with a lid.
To create a heated summer shower for your dacha, just install a heating element in the tank. Of course, natural energy from the sun can be used to heat water. In this case, there will be no electricity costs. However, the sun's rays are not able to heat a large volume of liquid. In addition, not every region has the necessary climatic conditions.
On the Internet you can find many diagrams necessary for connecting a heated summer shower to electricity. The advantage of these devices is that the water in the tank warms up quickly enough, regardless of the time of day and the weather outside. In this case, a person can configure himself temperature regime. If you attach a piece of foam plastic to the hose, the watering can will receive the most warm water. For the same reason, liquid is drawn from the upper zone of the tank.
Helpful advice! To speed up the process of heating the liquid, you can add a coil to the circuit.
Is it possible to buy a summer shower for a summer house inexpensively: prices for ready-made structures
To simplify the construction technology, you can buy a ready-made outdoor shower and install it on a prepared base. The cost of cabins varies and depends on various factors.
The price of products is influenced by the following points:
- material of manufacture;
- modification (presence of a locker room);
- shape of the water container (barrel-shaped, square tank);
- equipment (presence of heating element, tank, temperature sensor, etc.);
- tank capacity;
- the material from which the water container is made.
Average prices for ready-made structures
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Metal frame and PVC fabric |
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Garden shower |
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Garden shower with water heater |
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Garden shower with water heater and changing room |
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Polycarbonate construction |
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Cabin with 130 l tank |
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Cabin with 200 l tank |
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Cabin with 130 l heated tank |
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A wide variety of materials suitable for construction, as well as manufacturing technologies, allows any summer resident to acquire a comfortable and convenient shower in the country. Moreover, you can make a booth yourself from improvised materials or purchase it ready-made in a specialized store.
In fact, in this article we will talk about two designs of a summer shower: with wooden frame and with metal. One was made by my father-in-law in the village. The second one is at our dacha.
How to make a summer shower from wood.
Materials: wooden beam 10 by 5, 5 by 4 and 4 by 2. Plastic siding (external) for sheathing, a good flat plastic tank of 170 l (special, shower), hose and a set of fittings for water supply. The water source is a well with a pump, and from it a hose for irrigation is led to the garden. The design was determined from the basic requirements for the shower, the availability of certain tools and the time for manufacturing.
And these were the requirements for the soul. Purely summer, for use from May to the end of August - beginning of September, while it is warm outside. Therefore, no water heating, other than the usual heating from the sun and insulation of the shower cabin, is not provided for in the design.
Tools - ordinary carpentry: saws, hammer, pliers, etc., as well as: electric chain Saw(what is called a “chainsaw”, but with an electric motor), an electric planer, a jigsaw (not useful), an electric drill (not useful), a screwdriver, a specially purchased hammer drill for attaching plastic siding (it didn’t work, I attached it with furniture nails, and the screwdriver was useful for drilling holes in the plastic so as not to crack). normal tools for metal work (the main one was a grinder) then there was no one. That's why we chose wood. Besides, my father-in-law likes it better, and you can always hammer in a nail, and in general, it’s somehow “warmer” than metal.
Materials. The basis of the frame, as is already clear, is a wooden beam 10 by 5. Fastening with notches, as expected. Additional jumpers for attaching the sheathing are made from 5 by 4 timber. Also, part of it and 4 by 2 timber were used for a very important detail - a wooden grate for the floor. Frame size - 1m by 1.20, height - 2.2m. Sheathing - plastic siding. The water tank is the main part, so they didn’t skimp on it; I bought the best thing I found - a flat plastic tank (made of food-grade plastic), 1 m by 1 m in size, thickness - about 15-20 cm (I didn’t measure it, it’s by eye). Volume - 170l (by the way, from here you can estimate the thickness - 17cm).
Foundation. First, we made a small foundation around the perimeter, right on the surface of the earth, using formwork from boards. Then they poured it in the middle so that the water did not accumulate in the middle, but flowed out. The foundation is ordinary, not designed for heavy weight: they threw in all sorts of construction debris, including metal debris, and filled it all with mortar.
Design. Frame made of timber 10x5, 2.2m x 1.2m x 1m. For greater rigidity and fastening of the siding, we add two horizontal 5x5 beams 1/3 from the top and bottom of the frame. The entrance is from the side of the wall, 1 m wide. We cover two walls (near the corner farthest from the entrance) with siding to the full height. To the right of the entrance there is one strip of siding to a height of 1.5 m, and we cover the remaining wall with siding of the same height so that there is a “window” through which the rest of the yard is visible. On top is a water tank. Water is supplied to it from the pump through a distribution valve system. Wherein:
- you can open/shut off the water supply both to the shower tank and to the container in the garden.
- The water is supplied from below, through the same pipe through which water flows out when using the shower. That is, the tank is neatly closed on top with a lid and there are no holes or protruding hose in it.
- you can easily disconnect the hose through which water is supplied to the shower from the system and use it instead of a shower (that is, water from the tank will flow not through the shower itself, but through this hose, which ends at floor level). This is very convenient, for example, for washing your feet if you don’t want to take a full shower.
So, let's start making a summer shower from wood.
Almost half the day was spent purchasing materials (see list above). Then we made the foundation with my father-in-law. I started showering at about 5 pm. Now, in order.
The cutting technique is shown in the following photographs:
Now there is another seemingly simple question that often causes difficulties.
How to correctly measure and mark parts, how to achieve “rectangularity” of rectangular frames, and, accordingly, “verticality” and “horizontalness” of the corresponding parts.
There are a few simple rules and techniques that will help achieve normal results.
- When measuring and marking parts, always choose one reference point and the same set of basic dimensions for similar parts. For example, if you need to make four identical vertical posts, and they must be connected to each other by transverse horizontal bars, then you need to determine what is the starting point and what are the basic dimensions? It is logical if the starting point for the rack is its lower cut, and the basic dimensions are: its length, the distance from the lower cut of the rack to the lower crossbar, and from the upper cut of the rack to the upper crossbar. But the distance between these crossbars will be a derivative, and not a basic size. As basic dimensions, it is best to choose those that are most important, as well as those that can be measured more easily and more accurately. In our case, the most important size- this is the length of the rack, and the easiest to measure are the shortest distances: from the ends of the rack to the crossbars. But if the racks were of different lengths, then as the third basic size we would have to take either the distance from the bottom cut of the rack to the top crossbar, or from the bottom crossbar to the top, but not the distance from the top cut to the top crossbar.
- Don't get carried away with unnecessary measurements and markings using measuring instruments. In the previous example with four posts of equal length, markings using a tape measure (ruler, etc.) need to be done for only one of them. And the rest must be marked exclusively using the markings on this first stand, applying it to the others in turn (or them to it, whichever is more convenient for you). This will be much more accurate than if you marked each rack separately using a measuring device.
- How to make a rectangular frame? If it is small (side length no more than 50 - 70 cm), and you have a square (preferably a carpenter's square), or, as a last resort, an ordinary school right-angled triangle, then you can use it. We made cuts on the parts to be joined (to make perpendicular cuts, a square is enough), connected, and set a right angle using this square (triangle). True, for greater accuracy, you can turn the square over and place one of the parts on the other side. And, if there are differences, take something in between. The differences can be either due to inaccuracy (non-perpendicularity) of the square itself (but this is rare), or due to the non-parallelism of the sides, or the curvature of the parts themselves being connected. But what if the frame size is large? Like in our summer shower - 2.2 m by 1.2 m? No square will help here, there will be no “rectangularity” with its help. In this case, you need to use the “diagonal method”. From school course It is well known in geometry that a quadrilateral with equal opposite sides will be either a parallelogram or its variation - a rectangle, if its angles are right. If rule No. 2 was used when marking the bars, then their lengths will be more or less the same (if they are also sawed off correctly). At the same time, a rectangle has one more remarkable quality - it has identical diagonals. But for a non-rectangular parallelogram they are different.
Moreover, even a very small deviation from right angle, gives a significant difference in the sizes of its diagonals. This remarkable property has long been used by all joiners and carpenters. So, we make a frame, fastening the parts so that they can rotate relative to each other (in short, one nail for each connection).
Then we drive (but not completely) another nail into each part at the same distance from their ends, and as close to them as possible. We take a piece of cord (one that does not stretch), make a loop on one side, put it on one of the studs, and measure the distance to the stud, which is the first stud on the diagonal. Then, we put the loop on the adjacent stud, and measure the distance to the stud diagonally in the same way. If they are the same (+- 0.5% - 1% of the diagonal length), then we can assume that we have a normal rectangle with enough high accuracy, and you can fix it with additional nails. If the lengths of the diagonals differ quite strongly, then by slightly turning the sides of the frame in the direction from the longer diagonal to the shorter one, and measuring them again, we achieve their equality, and, accordingly, the “rectangularity” of our frame.
- If you follow all these rules, then “verticality” and “horizontalness” are obtained almost automatically. We can only add that they are controlled and set with the usual plumb line and level. By the way, I highly recommend having a normal, fairly long (at least 70 - 80 cm) and “not Chinese” level, with several tubes for checking horizontal, vertical, and 45 degree angles. Then all these problems can be easily solved. Why "not Chinese"? Chinese is also possible, if it is accurate. And this is easy to check. Place the level on any flat surface (a table in a store), mark the division where the edge of the drop is frozen (no matter which one, left or right). Then turn it 180% and look again. If the drop has not moved, then the level is accurate. By the way, it is not necessary that the surface be strictly horizontal. You also check the vertical accuracy. And if there is a tube for checking 45 degrees, then it can be checked in the same way on any inclined surface close to these 45 degrees (from 30 to 60 degrees). Well, let me add absolutely children's advice. The level is a fragile device, so it must be used and stored carefully. Give it a little hit or shake, and some tube may move, and then good-bye accuracy.
Well, let's move on. We marked and completed all the cuts. It is advisable to space the cuts in perpendicular planes vertically. But sometimes this doesn’t quite work out, and, as in our case, they partially overlap. Their shape turned out to be intricate.
Then, as stated at the beginning of the article, we assembled two frames and installed them next to the place final installation, secured cross beams, sheathed it with siding, made additional oblique struts and installed a tank.
This is what happened as a result.
Now let's take a closer look at the water supply device.
As already mentioned, this system allows you to switch the water supply from the well between the shower tank and the garden. In addition, you can either pump water into the tank or drain it from it, both from the shower itself and through a hose, including back into the well or into the garden.
That is, any combination of water supply between the well, shower tank, shower and garden is possible.
The water supply modes are as follows:
- The left tap on the distributor is open, the right one is closed, the tap on the water supply hose near the tank is open, the tap on the shower is closed - we pump water into the tank when the pump is running, or, conversely, we drain it back into the well (well) when it is not working.
- The left tap on the distributor is closed, and the right one is open - we water the garden.
- Both taps on the distributor are closed, there is water in the tank, open the shower tap and use it for its intended purpose.
- The same thing, but disconnect the water supply hose to the tank from the distributor (this is simple, since it uses a regular spring clamp, there are some on the market), and close the shower tap near the tank and open the tap on the hose. In this case, water flows down the hose. You can collect water in some container, wash your feet, etc.
