Outdoor pool shower help

[MyGrandMagnolia]

Hi There
I have enjoyed reading a number of threads that have helped us with stuff we have been doing around the house. But now we are really stuck. We are looking at putting up an outdoor shower with hot and cold plumbing for our pool area so people dont need to come through the house. A plumber would connect the hold and cold but we were going to build a timber privacy slat screen for the plumbing to connect to it. Problem is when we went to bunnings the fellow there advised us strongly against it as he put it timber and water dont mix. Does anyone have any suggestions as to what we should use to fix the plumbers pipes to? I would be sincerely grateful for any suggestions. Cheers

[Handyjack]

Depends on what timber you use and how you protect it if it is required.
Timber decks and fences are exposed to the weather, that is they do get wet, yet will last years in the elements. Plain untreated pine is easy to work with but will not last very long in a wet environment.
Chose wisely and it will last for years.

[Avery]

As Handyjack has said , it all depends on the choice of timber.

I would think western red cedar would do a great job and look really good for your project.

[dr4g0nfly]

I agree with both HandyJack and Avery but would add the problem area is where the timber meets the ground and downward. That is where Rot all start, not the exposed panneling.

Make sure that you don't allow hollows or similar for water to collect and stay, better yet slightly incline the cement towards the posts to ensure water run-off.

Also give whatever timber ypou decide to use a good soaking (stood for some days) in some waterproofing agent before sinking them into the ground.

[MyGrandMagnolia]

Thanks everyone some really good ideas the fellow at bunnings has suggested treated CCA pine and 70 x 19mm picket slats which are also treated pine and then suggested I stain and coat with varnish. I will also have a stormwater pit which will be connected to a maini soakwell. The pavers will be on a slight angle to encourage the water to drain to the pit. The pit is around 45 x45cm and had a trafficable grate lid which seems comfortable enough to stand on. Then I was thinking I might fill the pit with those extra large river stones to stop any large gushes of water.

[Avery]

Treated pine would be near the bottom of my list, the stain and varnish seem like a bit of an overkill on treated pine

[MyGrandMagnolia]

Really. Will it rot do you think?

[AlexS]

Wouldn't touch treated pine. It won't rot, but it will crack, warp and generally look tatty very quickly. I's go for WRC as above, or merbau (but it may stain your concrete unless you give it a couple of good scrubs with water & detergent first).

[Avery]

As Alex has already said, it won't rot, it just won't look good. You also have to be careful when using tools on it because the dust can be toxic.

[MyGrandMagnolia]

Thanks for your advice all. off to get merabu