Get it right first time: Choosing the right model for every shower installation

There are a number of different considerations to make in a shower specification, but top of the list is ensuring client satisfaction. Choosing the best model for the job is imperative for avoiding headaches down the line, for the specifier, contractor and end user. With this in mind, we’ve put together 3 top tips for getting the specification right first time, every time.

Reduce downtime

A big way to save on excessive cost and wasted time is to think of the ongoing upkeep of your chosen shower. It’s easy to forget, but limescale build-up can reduce the lifespan of even the most high quality shower in a relatively short amount of time, so look for products designed with anti-limescale technology. Keep an eye out for an electric shower designed to prevent scale hotspots, which will reduce the rate at which water calcifies. As well as this, features such as debris filters and removable faceplates on the shower head will allow for day to day protection against scale and help to prevent any future maintenance headaches.

Easy installation

Another thing to bear in mind is ease of installation, and the best way to manage this is to look for a model which can work across a number of different scenarios.

If you’re writing the specification for a refurbishment, it’s important to keep in mind what is being replaced. Look for a similar or slightly larger footprint than the previous model in order to cover any existing screw holes. Multiple pipe and cable entry points are also key to ensuring an easy retrofit shower installation – something your contractor will thank you for!

Look to the future

Finally for your peace of mind, be sure to find a shower brand which can provide a comprehensive after-care service to your tenants (preferably at no extra cost). A full parts and labour guarantee backed up by a service promise can be an invaluable asset to a specification, helping to reduce lifetime maintenance costs of your housing stock. For more help with specifying the right product for your installation, take a look at our full range of showers.