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Tips on Building a New Walk in Shower
Mar 31st
The process of installing walk in shower enclosures begins with deciding whether to purchase a prefabricated unit or to construct a custom designed unit. With either of these the most important considerations are the integrity of the waterproof shower pan and the existing drain and water lines.
If the installation calls for the removal of an existing shower, the pan should be removed and a new pan installed in order to ensure the reliability of the waterproof assembly. The shower drain hub should be intact with no cracks or breaks at the rim and water supply lines should be checked to make sure no replacement is needed.
If the unit will be built in place, the process begins with the design and the selection of the finish materials and trim fixtures. The design can be configured as a square or rectangle with an offset that serves as the entry, or as a circular unit with a wing wall as the entry. The shower can be installed in a corner or as peninsula with three sides, and the entry opening at the most convenient location.
The design could feature any type of tile or slab material such as granite or marble, and these should be installed over a mixed mortar bed. Using a manufactured underlayment is not recommended for showers. No matter what the final design may be, the shower walls should be full height and the ceiling should be finished to form a completely water-resistant assembly.
The shower wall configuration can be wood frame construction or concrete block, and the construction may include openings for a soap dish or an accessory niche. Some designs include glass block ports that provide natural light in the shower, while others designs include a waterproof, overhead light fixture. In addition, the design configuration should consider the path of the shower water. The floor of the shower must be installed with fall, to guide water to the drain and the degree of fall will determine whether a shower dam will be needed at the walk-in opening.
Homeowners and property owners should consult with a reputable building contractor prior to purchasing any materials or starting work to install a walk in shower. This will serve to qualify the viability of the design and ensure the integrity of the installation.
The Advantages Of A Walk In Shower Enclosure
Jan 26th
The regular shower and bathtub combinations, found in many bathrooms, can actually be hazardous to health. If you have ever had a build up of mildew or water logging you will understand this. The build up of toxic and non toxic mold growth can actually be harmful to health. With a walk in shower, however, it is possible to alleviate this problem.
The advantage to the walk in shower is that all the water vapor, mist and steam produced whilst showering is trapped within the unit and does not escape, attaching itself to your bathroom walls. This, in turn, reduces the build up of mold and mildew on the walls and can prevent any wood from rotting. The walk in unit will keep all this water contained and allow it to go down the drain.
You will have the benefit of being able to step out of the shower and see yourself in the mirror without drying it off or airing the room. Keeping all that steam within the unit, bathes the skin, keeping the pores open and helps detoxify it.
A lot of people find the intimacy of an enclosure more personal and relaxing. For an extra dimension of luxury it is possible to add a shower column. This column can produce jets of water to massage your entire body from head to toe. The temperature can be set to whatever you wish.
As if that was not enough, it is possible to find additional accessories such as a steam kit, waterproof radio and foot massager. Indeed, with a steam kit, you are only a short step away from having your very own steam room. Just imagine the wonderful steam soothing those sore muscles and helping your body body relax.
These are just a selection of the many benefits you can get from installing walk in shower enclosures. It is win win situation keeping your general health safer and reducing the risk of disease, along with maintaining healthy vibrant, clean skin.
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