How to Build an Outdoor Shower Enclosure

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Hi WJ,

There was no installation of a lock on the video but one could be installed on the inside for even more privacy. Your local hardware store should have an assortment that would work for this project.

Emily Lyman
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Emily Lyman

Sep 10, at 4:16pm

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Nice job.

Rita

Aug 31, at 8:26pm

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What kind of lock did you install on the shower door for privacy?

Aug 14, at 7:46pm

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Thanks, this is a great plan. Also, design enough space to shower without getting your towel or dry clothing wet. Coat hooks will help. Add a shelf for shampoo, soap, etc. A spotlight on a switch is great for evening showers and ensuring that you don't share your shower with an uninvited critter.

ray enrico

Aug 13, at 2:04pm

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It is best to wear a mask when cutting treated lumber to keep from breathing in the carcinogens that are believed to be airborne when cutting.

Bud Carlson

Aug 12, at 9:25pm

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I too like this project. Even if you don't live near a beach it can come in handy if you have kids or adults back from a camping trip, Hunting, fishing. Not to good for winter season.

Ernie White

Aug 12, at 1:03pm

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Kathy, I would build it where the water could naturally run off away from the building. You won't use enough water to create problems. If you have flat ground, only dig your hole four inches and fill with gravel. Then frame up your slab and build/pour it so it's above ground. Then you can add dirt/sand around the slab at a gradual angle and that would be sufficient to pull the water away. If you have hard ground you could even install a french drain. Your building supply sells a four inch black flexible pipe with holes in it. Dig you a trench about eight inches deep and ten feet long leading away from the slab. You can even put gravel around it and cover it with dirt. That would be a sufficient drain.

Ron

Aug 12, at 12:54pm

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First of all I have not been to Tybee Is. Ga., since 1998 and I miss it. The outdoor shwr is a job well done I have wanted to put one at my house for many years and I don[t even have a beach, waterfront or sand. I just like the idea of showering outside. This may give me the start to that project that I need.

Charlie

Aug 12, at 12:52pm

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Four inches is plenty. where it won't crack. If you really want to strengthen it up add metal rebar. Buy one ten foot length and cut it into four pieces. it definitely won't crack then. Your hardware stores sell it.

Ron

Aug 12, at 12:42pm

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Like this project well done.

Rocco Tarulli

Aug 12, at 6:47am

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GREAT job! Very logical approach.

Becky in NC

Aug 12, at 1:09am

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I will build one this weekend

Leon Avakian

Jul 15, at 10:18pm

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I was going to buy one but I think I will build it my self

Leon Avakian

Jul 15, at 10:17pm

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What about drainage? How do you do it?

kathy2man

Jul 15, at 2:26am

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The video was extremely helpful. I have one question regarding the concrete pad. From my research it appears that I should dig a hole approximately eight inches deep, make concrete form, fill hole with crushed rock to 4 inches and pour concrete over that, leaving about one inch above ground. Keeping in mind that I live in New England, do you think that type of a pad is thick enough for this project? I want to avoid cracking. Thanks

Don

Jun 11, at 2:20pm

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Hi, Here in California we have hard water and I found the best way to get rid of hard water stains is to use CLR, it's in a yeollw spray bottle, and use a good S.O.S all surface pad, use the rough side, once you've done this it should work removing the stains after doing this you can go back to using Windex , also try leaving a squeegy in the shower and after your done with each shower, go over the glass, this helps out allot.

Umamahesh

Jun 5, at 3:16pm

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