subject: How To Design Your Own Steam Shower Room [print this page] If you have ever enjoyed steam baths in a gym or spa, you already know how relaxing and soothing the entire experience is. So, it is only natural that you would want to install a steam shower room in your own house. Before you install the steam shower, however, a number of important points must be kept in mind.
Firstly, understand that the installation is the least of your troubles. If you have moderate electrical and plumbing skills, this could even be a DIY job. This is because the steam units available in the market these days are very innovative. For instance, modern units have in-built electronic controls that make it possible for the user to set a desired temperature and duration for the steam shower experience. In some models, these controls are present both inside and outside the unit. These units are very easy to operate. They also make it easy to take readings because they display the temperature and the amount of time left for the steam shower experience to end. So, it is safe to say that these units are pretty much self contained.
The secret to successful and enjoyable installation of a steam shower room is in the actual construction of the bath area.
There are three major concerns when you build your own steam shower room.
1. Steam is nothing but visible water vapor. Therefore, its inherent characteristic is to rise and move away to cooler areas. However, if you want to enjoy the experience of being in a steam shower room, then, it is necessary to trap the steam in the room itself for as much time as possible.
2. The steam thus trapped will condense, but this condensed water is cool and must therefore not fall back on the body, otherwise, the entire experience collapses around your head!
3. Steam can easily penetrate the ceilings and the walls. Therefore, unless specific measures are taken to prevent the penetration of steam into the walls, moisture will set in, causing rot and other problems.
Addressing these concerns is not an easy task. So, the best way to build a shower steam room is to opt for a portable pre-built shower room. These are built according to the specs of the steam room in a spa, but at a much smaller scale.
In most cases, readymade steam shower rooms are for one or two people. Bigger units are also available if you desire to accommodate a group of people.
Every feature of the steam room is designed to give users the best experience. These units may be assembled quickly. The door of the room is built to prevent the escape of steam. The control panel is such that all the important controls may be reached easily. The steam shower rooms are built in such a way that condensed water does not fall back on the user.
Readymade steam shower rooms are supplied with their own heating unit. To get the best return for the money you invest, it is absolutely essential that you choose the best heating units. Substandard units may be inexpensive. However, they will not last long.
Thus, with pre-built steam shower rooms, installing your own steam shower room at home is easy.
