In the past if a homeowner wanted to have a combined shower tub, the only way to accomplish it was to install a pipe that extended up on one end of the tub with a hand held unit on the top. There was a lever located somewhere on the pipe that switched the shower feature to the tub feature and the tub to the shower.
This got the job done but was deemed an unsightly design to some people, which also had a negative impact on the home’s value when it was time to sell. We have come a long way, baby, with a walk in shower tub design. If you are building a new home and coming up with your own walk in shower design or are taking an existing design and improving on it, here are a few suggestions to assist you.
There are many companies that offer the walk in shower tub and numerous styles to select from. The open-the-door-and-step-in feature is the trademark design available on all walk in tub showers. The manufacturers from that point expand upon the basic with more whistles and bells (extended packages). A walk in shower basic model comes with items such as a handheld shower head, low-threshold entry, safety bars, slip-resistant flooring and Americans with Disabilities Act approved fixtures, and an anti-scalding device. Plus, depending on the company, you can also obtain warranty packages. You can also get large walk-in tub doors, built-in contoured seats for comfort and deep soaking features.
Some of the options in the extended packages include: air jets that move the water in a swirling motion of an air massage. The bubbles produced from the jets provide healthier circulation of the blood therefore giving the user a deep soak combined with a hydrotherapy bath provided by the mild but stimulating action of water.
There are different sizes to pick from and various styles depending on the manufacturer. Most companies provide online purchasing features that make it very convenient. Just make sure you have written down everything that you wish to purchase as there are numerous options to pick from. It should be noted also that there are many special prices out there now as well for the ultimate walk in shower.
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