Custom Steam Rooms and Steam Showers

In the past ten years steam showers and steam rooms have become more common place in the average north American home especially in colder climates. A steam shower is a sealed shower room that has a steam generator connected to it working as both a home steam room and a shower. When it comes to steam showers many people opt to buy the all inclusive modular steam showers which can have a whirlpool bathtub attached at the bottom and come with a built in steam generator over head shower and many are fitted with extras like radios and telephones. Although the modular steam showers are very popular most home buyers are impressed with custom steam showers.

When building a custom steam shower there are many building materials that can affect the size of the steam generator you will need. It is best to call a reputable company to get some expert advice on choosing the generator that will work best for your needs. There are many brands of steam generators on the market however Mr.Steam generators are the ones that we have has the most success with. They have a wide range of add-ons that can be both beneficial to your health and the value of your home.

Custom steam showers can be hard to design. It’s a good idea to research different styles online to get an idea of what fixtures and building materials you would like to construct your shower out of. You will also need to know what you are going to build your shower enclosure out of before deciding what size steam generator you will need. Different building materials such as stone and tile have different insulation properties making some materials more suitable for steam room design.

There are also many other features that a typical steam room usually has built into them. Chromo therapy lights which are used for light therapy are a very popular addition found in many steam rooms. Aromatherapy is also a very good additional to any steam shower. This allows you to use essential oils such as eucalyptus to further the health benefits that a steam room can provide.

When it comes to fixtures in your steam room there is an infinite amount of choices to choose from. Some steam showers can just have the standard shower fixtures however when building a custom steam room many buyers go with luxury shower fixtures. This can be a shower panel with body jets or a fully integrated system that has electronic controls.

When designing a custom steam shower your first step is to price your budget for the project. Since these systems can become very expensive its best to plan everything out with your builder before making any final decisions. It is very easy to go over budget when designing a customer steam shower enclosure. By designing it with your builder this will eliminate any surprises that would arise that you the home owner wouldn’t foresee. Owning a steam shower will not only improve your health but will also make your home more valuable and appealing to potential buyers.

Author- Steve Jones has been in the bathroom remodeling business for over 25 years.