[Greenbuilding] shower design

[Doug Kalmer]

I would not use wood as a backer behind tile for a shower. Cement board is what is typically used, as it won't rot. Doug

http://www.ehow.com/installing-cement-board/

> Nick, I checked out the Sunfrost shower design on the website.  What I'd
> like to get my head around, coming from the more naturalist camp, is how to
> design a wall with natural materials for a shower.  My building design
> knowledge set is not very developed, though I have some of the skills to put
> the pieces together once I understand how.  Learning natural building like
> anything takes experience which I am trying to develop, but for now I would
> ask anyone for some advice on how to make walls for a shower without using
> plastic or fiberglass or the like.  Can anyone point me to a design for a
> shower wall using natural building materials?
>
> If I were to use ceramic tile, what would I put underneath for the structure
> or the thermal mass for instance?  Could I use a wooden frame for a surround
> shower with simple tiles over top?  Would all contemporary shower designs
> require some sort of manufactured product to prevent water leakage to abide
> by codes?
>
> ~Frank
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