Reviews about showers
Lately shower cabins compete with classic bathtubs. Compactness, huge functionality, increased comfort - this is not a complete list of the advantages of shower cabins. Judging by the reviews, showers have only one significant drawback - this is too high, compared to the bathroom, price. To reduce it, cheaper materials and simplified designs are used, which negatively affects the quality, reliability and durability of the product as a whole.
What to look for when choosing a shower
The main structural element is the pallet. It can be high or low, some high models provide seating. The material for the manufacture in most cases is reinforced acrylic or kvaril. There are models without a pallet, in this case special attention is paid to waterproofing the floor to which the frame is attached.
Frame - consists of profiled pipes and connecting connectors. The material of expensive high-quality models is stainless steel, in second place is aluminum and alloys based on it. If anodized aluminum is specified in the specification, then such a frame has advantages, having the strength of steel, but several times lighter. In third place are plastic profiles and pipes.
Walls and partitions - They are made of tempered glass with a thickness of at least 5 mm; exclusively aluminum structures are used to hold them. Budget models use polypropylene plastic panels.
Additional designs and accessories include:
- shelves;
- mirrors;
- seats;
- hangers;
- steam generator;
- multimedia systems (radio, player);
- ventilation system;
- communication systems (telephone, internet);
- lighting systems.
The heart and the main reason for acquiring a shower is the hydromassage device. Manufacturers use different quantities and placement of jets (water nozzles). In addition, when choosing, it is worth paying attention to the presence of filters and protecting the system from water stone, the material of the mixer and divertor.
Each model of the shower booth has pros and cons, user reviews of the device can vary significantly depending on individual preferences and product quality.