Exposed Pipe Shower Sytems

last year

We are about to begin a remodel on our master bathroom. Actually we are moving the bathroom to another area of the bedroom. I have been looking at different style shower heads etc.

I love the look of exposed pipes but worried they might night be a good idea.

How has the exposed pipe shower system held up over time?

Any suggestions on brands?

Are the exposed pipes hot to the touch?

Thanks you!

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Patricia Colwell Consulting
last year
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Maybe post a pic of what you are describing since I might have a very different idea of what exposed pipes mean. Do you mean one of these ot the wall mounted type IMO it really depends a lot on your style.
thisisnotadrill
last year
as the above poster said it's a style choice but to me it's also more to clean.
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Klem1-sorry I must not be communicating my thoughts very well. I love the appearance of the exposed pipe shower system so that was the original reason I chose it. When I showed our plumber he mentioned we may be able to avoid the false wall provided we place a ton of insulation on the exterior wall side of the supply lines. My fleeting idea of having the supply lines also exposed would have been covered polished nickel if possible. But quickly realized that we do not want to bring supply lines up through our shower pan. We will be building a false wall and having the supply lines in the false wall then using an exposed pipe shower system. My husband does not want any remote possibility of frozen supply lines. I hope I have clarified this for you klem1. Thank you for your interest.
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Cat_ky, I will probably do that eventually. I don't know how they'll look into this other than cutting into the ceiling below--unless they can see what they need to see by removing that gasket. I just did some measuring, and it actually looks like my shower straddles my laundry room and garage. The drain is probably right above a wall. I might try asking my neighbors via Nextdoor if their drains appear the same. The part that really concerns me is the top of the pipe and how it's raised above the gasket and the edges are rough--doesn't look like the water will all drain out properly and will instead sit on top of the o'ring.
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Overland Remodeling & Builders
last year
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Pros of getting exposed shower are it's easier and cheaper to install and all components are exposed above the wall and hence is easier to repair. However as what they have mentioned it is harder to clean as it is more prone to external wear and stains.
Dawn Rossi
Original Author
last year
Thanks very much for all the input. I am looking at a brass version and a brushed gold version. Sounds like brass might be time consuming to keep clean. I love the look but need to think it through esp. Since we have a water softner. Oh is there any issue with the pipes getting hot and unable to touch them?
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Overland Remodeling & Builders
last year
They are designed to be well insulated so that heat stays in. @Dawn Rossi
MongoCT
last year
Based upon your photos, the hot water supply will be in the wall and the only exposed pipe will be running from the mixing valve to the shower head. That pipe won't be any hotter than the water coming out of the shower head.

If the water coming out of the shower head isn't too hot for your skin, the shower head pipe shouldn't be either.

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