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let’s discuss exterior enclosure options

2 years ago

We are building on Kauai. A plantation beach cottage. Everyone has lava rock walls or wood exterior shower and utility enclosures. I am proposing a shower enclosure custom wood with corrugated metal. The corrugated metal would match roofing material.

any thoughts?

Comments (19)

  • PRO
    2 years ago

    And?? Isn't this a bit like showering in a tin can?

  • PRO
    2 years ago
    last modified: 2 years ago

    I have no idea I would certainly not enjoy a shwer in a corrugated space but no context no pics no anything. We did stay in a place with an outdoor shower but it was really a very nice space made to wash off the sand and sea water so it was actually glass it suited the house which was very modern. In my head the corrugated metal sounf ramshackle so post some pics of materials and a plan.

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  • 2 years ago

    Using the same metal roofing for the shower walls could make it look like your builder was just using up leftover roofing on an afterthought shower to keep costs down. If this is a custom house, make the shower look like it.

  • 2 years ago

    My thought is that if the neighboring showers are stone or wood, this will look very cheap and out of place.

  • 2 years ago

    That is hillbilly hideous as can be.

  • PRO
    2 years ago

    Big fat NO to any of that. I don't know if you have a HOA, but there is zero HOA that would ever approve of anything like that. Nor should they.

  • 2 years ago

    " I am proposing a shower enclosure custom wood with corrugated metal. The corrugated metal would match roofing material. "


    Chicken coop, yes. Upscale beach cottage outdoor shower enclosure, no.

  • 2 years ago

    When one ventures into where the residents live on Kauai and other Pacific Islands one will see showers/out buildings much like the one you are proposing. What exactly are your questions? I would be asking other residents and seeking what they did to make theirs work for them.

  • PRO
    2 years ago
    last modified: 2 years ago

    LOL

    Honestly, I must be strange. No matter the clime, I don't get the appeal. A hose will rinse the sand and salt water off .

    To me? A shower means soap, shampoo, hot water, privacy, and towels.

    No matter what? A tin can shower ..........that's a no. Not to mention I hardly need a gekko staring at me: (

  • 2 years ago

    My thought on that knowing that Kauai gets strong winds from hurricanes and tropical storms is that any kind of sheet metal on a building is often one of the first things to get blown off when a major storm hits. Maybe not a big concern for a small outdoor shower but a flying piece of metal could also damage other things. Just a thought…

  • PRO
    2 years ago

    I won't be insulted if you call me a "redneck" or "hillbilly," but I think corrugated metal can be utilized for the intended purpose. If the roof is galvanized corrugated metal, I wouldn't propose matching it. Instead, I'd suggest a dark bronze or black color to better compliment the wood and to not draw attention to itself.

    Patty Finlay thanked Charles Ross Homes
  • PRO
    2 years ago

    There' s nothing better than teak, including a floor. Put the metal on the roof. Jeesh.


  • 2 years ago

    I’s just be wondering if there was indoor plumbing. Because it would look like there isn’t.

  • 2 years ago

    This is Kauai! Outdoor showers for people coming in from the beach are common.

  • PRO
    2 years ago

    Yes, they are. Jeesh.

  • 2 years ago

    There are discreet outdoor rinse offs, and there are tacky rustic cliches.

  • 2 years ago
    last modified: 2 years ago

    Outdoor showers are common where I live ( beach, So Cal ) . We use ours just to do a quick rinse off of sand & saltwater before we enter our home for a real shower with soap , shampoo, etc. It’s especially great for sandy kids ( ours look like sandcrabs when they come back from the beach ) None here have roofs …..

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