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Bathing
By peace | October 18, 2007
Showering or bathing is a daily necessity as well as an opportunity to soothe tension and revitalize your body. The success of a bathing area depends on a good supply of instant hot water and effective water pressure, ventilation and heating. The efficiency of modern pumps and thermostats in providing this essential — and usually invisible — backup for appliances means that it is possible to experience a back-pummelling performance shower even with an antique shower fitting.
How a bathing area relates to the rest of a space, for example whether or not it interconnects with a sleeping area, requires consideration and planning. While some areas suggest a perfect setting for a bath or shower — under a sloping roof, in front of a grand fireplace or in the bay window of a sleeping area — it is important to check with a plumber before you progress with any schemes. Installing or moving water pipes or instant hot water pump, soil pipes and drains is expensive and disruptive so the cost-efficient option is often to optimize what exists.
