6 factors to consider before setting up an outdoor shower
Jul 21, 2017 Exteriors
Text: Onal Kothari
Photographs: Pinterest
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Home is where the heart is and everyone strives to make this a happy space. With time, several changes were incorporated to it. Outdoor cooking, home theatres, relax hangings and some took a step forward with shower outdoors. Architect Onal Kothari lists a few things worth noticing before installing your outdoor shower.
- Luxury or utility: Firstly, understand your requirements. Do you need one to rinse off pool water after a swim or to experience a luxury bath treatment within your space? Once this is determined, you can choose the shower style accordingly. This factor will define the design of the whole outdoor space.
- Connected or detached: For an extreme shower enthusiast, the shower need not necessarily be connected to the home. It can be relocated, surrounding the landscapes at its best or can be defined as a standalone architectural element stepping down the hill of your farm house or simply a shell connected to the room nearby.
- Plumbing: Your outdoor shower station will need a great plumbing consultancy, irrespective of whether it is a simple outdoor enclosure or a large ornamental outdoor space. Ensure that the water quality is good. Good plumbing system ensures you that the water is safe.
- Drainage: Drainage is a very important factor to be considered for outdoor shower installation. Make sure that your design justifies with the building codes of the local body.
- Fixtures: If you live in cold regions, it is essential to drain the water from pipes before it freezes. Check whether the bath fixtures work well according to the microclimatic requirements. Do a survey about the products available in the market and invest accordingly.
- Think mobile: Outdoor shower is not a new concept in building designs anymore. Many companies now offer a ready to go shower kits, which make sense if you love beach baths. Depending on your budget, this could be an option.
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