How to build a country beautiful toilet out of wood. Installing a toilet in the country - options and examples of construction

Wherever a person lives, he tries to equip his habitat as comfortably as possible. Therefore, the first structure to be built in a summer cottage is a toilet. Without this building outside the city it is difficult to live even one day. To build it, you can hire specialists or do the work yourself. But even if you decide to make a toilet in the country with your own hands, you cannot do without theoretical knowledge. So we find out what needs to be done to build a much-needed structure.

Where to place the structure?

Before building a toilet, a place for its construction is determined. The remoteness of the toilet from other buildings depends on its design. Or rather, whether it will be a building with or without a cesspool.

Which type of toilet to choose is decided not only taking into account preference, but also taking into account the location of groundwater. If they are located above the mark of 2.5 meters, the construction of a cesspool is prohibited. In such cases, a powder closet is built.

When choosing a place to build, do not forget that this is a place of solitude. Therefore, it is desirable to take him a corner away from the buildings.

When constructing a toilet with a cesspool, follow the sanitary standards for such structures. The toilet should be located no closer than 12 meters to residential buildings. The distance from it to the water source is at least 20 meters. In order to avoid misunderstandings with neighbors, we are building a toilet in the country, a meter and a half away from the fence.

When planning the construction of a country toilet with a cesspool, consider how the sewer truck will subsequently drive up to it. The length of the hose for pumping sewage is only 7 meters. And 3 of them will be located in the pit.

Also consider the landscape of the site. a toilet built in a lowland will quickly fill up during the rainy season and spring snowmelt. A building on a hill is blown from all sides by the wind.

Varieties of cesspools

Depending on the penetration of sewage into the soil, cesspools are: with a filtering bottom and sealed. The construction and operation of a sealed structure will cost more. This is due not only to consumables, but also to more frequent cleaning and calling a sewage truck. Spending on a pit with a filter bottom is less noticeable, but there is a possibility of contamination of the surrounding area. In addition, such structures are prohibited by sanitary standards.

The walls of the cesspool can be built from different materials. Depending on this, they are:

• brick;
• plastic;
• from concrete rings;
• monolithic.

Let's take a look at each of them in more detail.

We lay out a hole of brick

Option #1 - Sealed Design

Having decided on the construction site of the toilet, they clear the marked area. Dig a rectangular pit according to the required dimensions. The larger it is, the less often it will be necessary to clean the toilet from sewage. Then tamp the soil at the bottom. Pour a layer of sand (10-15 cm) and make a concrete base. Do not interfere with the use of reinforcement and filler, you can crushed stone. After the concrete hardens, lay out the walls of the structure and plaster. For better sealing, they are treated with bituminous mastic. The walls of the cesspool make ten centimeters above the surface of the earth.

After laying the brick for the cesspool, the walls of the structure must be plastered and covered with bituminous mastic.

Option #2 - filter bottom design

For such a cesspool, the bottom is not made airtight. To do this, a layer of pebbles or large gravel is poured over the sand. Liquid waste through such a filter seeps into the ground. This reduces the total mass of sewage, which increases the time until the pit is cleaned.

It is advisable to make cesspools with a filtering bottom only in those places where soil waters lie very deep.

Use of plastic containers

Plastic barrels or eurocubes can be used as a waste collector for cesspools. They are buried in a hole under the toilet. For a sealed design, only the upper part of the container is cut off, where the waste will flow. For a non-sealed pit, the lower part is also cut out. At the same time, a filter layer is poured onto the bottom of the cesspool.

So that the soil does not displace plastic containers, they must be fixed with anchor weights.

Variant of construction from concrete rings

Now let's figure out how to install a toilet in the country using concrete rings. Due to the fact that reinforced concrete products can move during use, it is difficult to make such a structure airtight. Therefore, it is desirable to use it only in places with deep groundwater. The construction of a cesspool from reinforced concrete products is a laborious process. To facilitate it, a special technique is used.

Due to the heavy weight of concrete rings, special equipment is required for their installation.

After choosing and clearing a place for construction, they dig a hole according to the size of the ring. They lower the first ring and begin to dig the ground from under its base. Thus, there is a gradual lowering of the rings under its own weight. When there is enough space, install the second ring on the first. Thus, they continue to dig and install the required number of rings. At the bottom of the pit, either a concrete screed or a filter layer is made.

The top of the last installed concrete ring should protrude ten centimeters above the ground.

You will find step-by-step instructions for installing a cesspool made of concrete rings in our following material:.

Monolithic concrete structure for the toilet

For a cesspool made of monolithic concrete, after digging a pit, the bottom is covered with a layer of sand. Reinforcing it is made with a call to the walls. This will give the structure strength. The bottom of the pit is poured with concrete and left to solidify completely. Then the formwork for the walls is installed and they are poured with concrete. After it hardens, formwork and pouring of the floor are made.

Defects in concrete after formwork removal must be repaired with cement-sand mortar

Construction of a toilet house over a cesspool

After the cesspool has been prepared, they begin to build a house over it. We invite you to figure out with us how to build a country toilet out of wood.

The length of the building is 20 centimeters more than the width. For example, the width is 1 meter, and the length is 1.2. Let the height be 2.1 meters. Next to the cesspool, a foundation is made according to the appropriate dimensions.

Roofing material is laid between the foundation and the wooden frame for insulation

A roofing material waterproofing is laid on top of it. A frame is assembled from a wooden block and screwed to the foundation.

Floor boards are laid on top of the frame and fixed with self-tapping screws. The floor must be quite strong, so the thickness of the board is taken at least 3 cm.

The timber frame must be treated with an antiseptic

The front and rear frames of the toilet house are made from a bar.

The front frame should be 10 cm higher than the rear

Then they are fixed on the base, exposing with the help of a level. Strengthen the structure with transverse bars.

The transverse bars under the roof should protrude 0.3 m in front and 0.16 m in the back

Then a frame for the pedestal is installed. Its height is 0.45 meters.

The height of the pedestal is made taking into account convenience

At the next stage, the frame of the house is sheathed. For this, an imitation of a bar is perfect. It has a convenient thorn-groove fastening. Sheathing the structure begins from the bottom, the boards are fixed with screws or ordinary nails. A window is cut out above the door.

When fixing the imitation of the beam, make sure that the groove is on top, and the spike is on the bottom. This method prevents moisture from entering the groove.

After that, sheathe the frame for the pedestal. Cut a hole in the middle. Its size depends on the capacity that will be installed inside. The bottom of the container is cut out before fixing.

The size of the hole cut into the pedestal depends on the container that will be used.

Then they make the roof of the house. First, the boards are fixed parallel to the front of the building at a short distance from each other.

Cross boards for the roof are fixed starting from the front of the building

Then the visor above the door is sewn from below. Fasten the boards around the perimeter of the base of the roof.

Boards fixed around the perimeter of the roof base should form right angles

Now it remains only to cover it with slate. At the next stage, the door is assembled and hung on the hinges. Platbands are stuffed on top.

Platbands close the gaps and prevent the door from opening into the room

Then the entire structure is covered with a special impregnation that protects against moisture and pests, and then with paint or varnish. Handles and a hook or latch are attached outside and inside the building.

From our next article, you will learn how to build a country toilet with a shower:.

Toilet for giving by the type of powder closet

Where groundwater is located near the surface, the construction of a toilet in a country house with a cesspool is prohibited. In this case, a powder closet is built. Unlike the previous version, this design does not have an underground waste receiver in the form of a pit.

Therefore, the container inserted into the hole of the pedestal must be with a bottom. It is even better if these are two containers: one is slightly smaller than the other. Moreover, the smaller one should have small holes for leakage of liquid. And in the larger side, a drainage hose is inserted to drain excess fluid.

For powder closet, you do not need to dig a cesspool. Waste is sprinkled with peat, and then taken out to the compost heap

The foundation of the building must be concreted. Before using the container, a filler is poured onto its bottom. It can be peat or sawdust. After each visit to the toilet, a new portion of the filler is poured on top. As the container fills up, its contents are taken out to the compost heap.

These toilets are only suitable for temporary use. For homes with permanent residence, it is better to equip a septic tank or build a local treatment system.

Landscaping a summer cottage usually begins with the construction of a toilet. The summer resident cannot do without this structure. All other buildings, such as a country house, a bathhouse, a gazebo, appear later. Having built a wooden toilet in the country with his own hands , a person can safely engage in gardening, enjoying the breaks in the fresh air and admiring the beauties of the countryside. Before starting earthworks, it is necessary to plan your site and choose a place that is safe in terms of sanitary and hygienic requirements for structures of this kind.

This video demonstrates the process of building a country toilet. After watching the video, you will understand how to make a toilet in the country on your own, and also decide on the choice of necessary building materials.

On the territory of Russia, there are sanitary norms and rules, in accordance with which it is necessary to build a wooden toilet in the country. At the same time, one must take into account not only one's own interests, but also the requirements of neighbors who are equipping their summer cottages.

When choosing the best place for a wooden pit latrine, follow these rules:

• The distance from the well (own and neighbor's) to the toilet should be at least 25 meters. Only under this condition can the quality of well water used for domestic purposes be guaranteed. If the water from the well will not be used for drinking, then it is better to analyze its quality in the laboratory.
• Structures such as a toilet are usually not erected in the center of a summer cottage. It is better to find a place at some distance from the house so that a person can comfortably use the building for its intended purpose, without causing inconvenience to other people. In order to respect the rights of neighbors, it is necessary to retreat from the border separating the plots by at least a meter. If you ignore this requirement, then the principled neighbor will force you to move the building by court order. You will also have to pay court costs.
• If the site is located at an angle, then the toilet is built in the lowest place.
• Take into account when choosing a place and the wind rose. This will get rid of bad odors. Although with proper care of the object, this problem should not arise.

Think also about how you will clean the cesspool. If possible, arrange an entrance for a sewage truck that pumps waste from septic tanks, drains and cesspools.

The choice of a good place in a summer cottage for the construction of a wooden toilet must be done taking into account the requirements of sanitary norms and rules

Construction of a toilet in a country house with a cesspool

Of all types of country toilets, this option is the most common. The outdoor structure is simple and convenient to operate. After all, the waste generated in the process of human life falls into a deep cesspool, specially dug for this purpose.

As soon as the pit is filled to two-thirds of its depth, the owner of the site cleans it manually or by machine. You can conserve the object by filling the hole with earth. True, in this case, you will have to look for a new place to place the toilet. If the area of ​​​​the summer cottage is large, then the option of conservation and transfer of the object can be considered. If the area is small, then it is better to clean the pit from the accumulated waste.

Stage # 1 - digging a cesspool and strengthening its walls

The construction of an outdoor toilet in the country begins with digging a cesspool. Its depth should be at least two meters. The shape of the pit is a square, all sides of which are equal to one meter.

To prevent soil shedding, it is necessary to strengthen the walls of the cesspool using ready-made reinforced concrete rings, boards, brick or masonry. The bottom of the pit is sealed with a concrete screed or simply covered with a layer of rubble to provide drainage. If there is a threat of groundwater pollution, then the walls and bottom of the pit are made waterproof, necessarily sealing them with special materials.

Scheme of the device of a wooden country toilet with a sealed cesspool, a ventilation pipe that removes unpleasant odors, a hatch for waste disposal

Stage # 2 - building a toilet house

A protective structure in the form of a house is located above the cesspool. A rectangular frame is fixed on a columnar foundation, while blocks or bricks are placed under all four corners of the wooden box. Waterproofing is provided with the help of roofing material, laying the material between the foundation and the wooden frame. Further, the algorithm of work is as follows:

• The beam used to assemble the frame structure must be coated with a primer mixture and then painted. The resulting coating will protect the frame from premature decay.
• The processed timber is fastened together, obtaining a frame of the desired size. The assembled structure is placed on foundation pillars.
• Then four vertically standing racks are attached to the frame using metal plates and bolts. The building level allows you to set the racks strictly vertically.
• Next, proceed to install the racks needed to hang the doors.
• The beams for the construction of the roof are fixed so that they protrude slightly around the entire perimeter beyond the edges of the structure. The surface of a shed roof should be at a slight slope. Rear shortened racks allow you to provide the desired angle.
• A podium-seat is placed above the cesspool, for which an additional frame is assembled from bars and attached to the main structure.
• The roof is constructed from a sheet of slate, laid on the crossbars, covered with roofing material.
• It remains to perform the outer and inner lining, choosing for this the building material available. Most often, lining, siding, profiled sheet or ordinary boards are used if the toilet is being built for temporary use. To fix the skin, additional crossbars are nailed to the frame, cut to size from a bar or thick board. The podium seat is also lined with clapboard.

They finish the construction by hanging doors knocked down from boards on hinges.

The construction of a timber-framed country toilet over a cesspool, the walls of which are reinforced with old car tires

The device of a shed roof and the lining of the side walls of a country toilet, erected by oneself on a site from inexpensive building materials

At the construction stage of the toilet, it is necessary to take care of its artificial lighting. You will have to bring electricity and connect a small lighting device. During the day, the interior of the toilet house is illuminated through a small window cut out above the door.

Summer residents, who are lovingly related to their site, are creative in arranging and decorating the toilet in the country. In the photographs below, you can see interesting design options for toilet houses.

A country toilet in the form of a fabulous wooden house, built by the skillful hands of a real master, is an adornment of the entire suburban area

The country toilet, built in the form of a fancy wooden hut, is surrounded by greenery growing to the delight of the caring owners of the site

Stage # 3 - how to properly build ventilation?

To remove unpleasant odors coming from the cesspool, ventilation must be provided in the design of the toilet. For its arrangement, a plastic sewer pipe with a diameter of 100 mm is suitable. The pipe is pulled with tin clamps to the back wall of the toilet.

The lower end is led 15 cm into the cesspool, for which a hole of the desired diameter is cut out in the podium seat. The upper end of the ventilation pipe is brought up through a hole cut in the roof of the building. In this case, the end of the pipe is located at a height of 20 cm above the roof plane. To enhance the draft, a nozzle-deflector is fixed on the head of the ventilation pipe.

Features of the construction of powder-closet

In some cases, it is not practical to build a pit latrine. Therefore, they choose the option of a wooden toilet, called a powder closet. The main difference between this type of structure is the absence of a cesspool. Instead, the toilet is equipped with a container that, when filled, easily slides out from under the toilet seat and is taken out of the area for emptying.

Usually, a small box with peat, sawdust, dry hay or ordinary earth is installed in the powder closet. After visiting the toilet, the waste is “powdered” with bulk material.

Ventilation in these facilities is also indispensable. Installation of ventilation is done according to the method described above.

As you can see, there is nothing complicated in the process of building a wooden toilet. You can come up with your own options for the device of this desired structure. Surprised neighbors will ask for advice, asking you about how to build the same toilet in the country with your own hands. Share information so that everyone around your site is beautiful.

The topic of organizing a toilet for a summer residence is rather complicated, on the one hand, in relation to the choice of a solution, on the other hand, the classic solution with a cesspool is quite laborious to implement. When arranging a country closet, you can go the traditional way by arranging a drain hole.
You can use dry closets for these purposes, if you are not embarrassed by maintenance costs, or use non-standard, but effective folk methods, for example, by arranging a peat toilet. Each of the proposed options has its own advantages and is applicable in certain cases. For a summer residence, you can make: a backlash-closet, powder-closet, a toilet with a cesspool, a peat and dry closet. Choose your option on how to make a toilet in the country with your own hands from the proposed methods, which best suits the conditions and budget

Types of country toilets and their differences

To make a toilet for a summer residence with your own hands for a summer residence and a country house, you need to choose the most suitable design from the options:

• pit latrine, made with a "perforated" pit, which is cleaned using specialized faecal processing equipment;
• backlash closet, this type of toilet can be made even indoors, involves the use of a sealed cesspool with access to it by a sewage machine;
• peat toilet, one of the types of dry closet, in which the composting of faeces is achieved using natural peat material without the use of chemical reagents;
• dry closet, a completely sealed system that requires cleaning with a commercially available recycle and deodorizing liquid.

Methods for arranging toilets on the site

Traditional pit latrine

A cesspool toilet is a traditional solution for suburban and rural areas. The design of such a toilet suggests the presence of a drain pit lined with red brick in a checkerboard pattern. As a result, the drain well has a natural drainage of liquid.
A toilet with a cesspool should be located at least 8 m from the house and 8 m from the well. It is believed that this version of the country toilet can pollute the adjacent soil. For these reasons, summer residents often use a blind cesspool design with bottom filtration, which involves the use of biological agents for the decomposition and biological treatment of waste.

The cesspool can be located directly under the cabin. According to safety precautions, taking into account the use of a toilet that has been unattended for a long time, the pit is made with a shift in relation to the back wall of the cubicle. This solution helps to ventilate the cesspool, provide access to it for making a septic tank or pumping out waste.

Sealed cesspool with bio-treatment

An environmentally friendly dead pit is a well with sealed walls, which can be done in many ways. Tight strapping in the classic case is made of clay and brick. During the laying of the well, a layer of clay mortar is made between the earth and the brick wall. The dimensions of the pit are standard, the drawing above can be used.
The pit can be sealed with a brick, concrete or iron jacket. In the lower part of such a well, pillows are made of crushed stone and sand, which act as a natural filter. It is not difficult to make such a toilet with your own hands. You can choose one of the designs of economical pits shown in the photo below.
Special antiseptics (SEPTIFOS, Scarab, KALIUS) are used for cleaning and processing waste from cesspools with natural cleaning. The principle of operation of the product consists in the monthly introduction of a solution with biobacteria into the well, which decompose feces, technical water goes into the ground through the lower drainage.

play closet

Backlash closet is a toilet with a fully sealed cesspool, the waste from which is pumped out by a sewer machine. A design with self-cleaning and pumping out process water using a drainage pump and using it for irrigation can be implemented.

The advantages of this design are that the toilet can be placed indoors at home, that is, we are talking about creating urban living conditions. For this option, you should think carefully about the location of the bathroom and the well in order to ensure the entrance of the sewer machine and the supply of water to the house. It is better to do this at the stage of designing a house and a plot.
A more complex option for building a backlash closet is the construction of an autonomous pit, which also involves the use of septic tanks. Please note that the water in the drainage must be diverted several meters from the house to prevent the creation of a floater under the house. To place a well near a sealed pit, you need to be sure of the quality of the concrete lock or install an additional filter system for the water supplied to the house.

Building a toilet cubicle

The toilet cubicle is mainly built from lightweight materials. A more capital construction involves the construction of a booth from brick, clay or other materials. In the simplest case, it is made of wood or on a frame basis.
The dimensions of the building can be approximated to the following dimensions 100 x100 x 2000 cm, the slope of the roof is provided by increasing the height of the cabin from the front by 30 cm, that is, up to 230 cm. In this case, the size of the roof sheet will be 114 x 145 cm. For the cabin, you can make a strip foundation or use concrete supports as in the photo.

Original street toilets

When thinking about how to make an outdoor toilet, pay attention to the design of the stall. It can become not only a nice addition to the site, but also an interesting element of garden decor. The photo shows some of the options that you can apply on your site.

Alternative ways to organize a toilet in the country

DIY peat toilet - powder closet

A powder closet is a variant of a non-waste dry closet that can be arranged anywhere without the laborious construction of a cesspool. Instead of water, peat is used, which completely suppresses odors and ensures the biodegradation of waste. As a result of processing, ready-to-use compost is obtained.

To install such a toilet in an outdoor cabin, it is enough to make a wooden stand and put a bucket of several tens of liters. The dry closet will be ready for use.

Peat compost dry closet of factory production

Peat compost dry closet is one of the types of outdoor toilets based on the natural processes of processing fecal matter. The basic principle of its device is the presence of a container where waste is collected and processed by bio-fermentation along with peat. You can make such a toilet yourself or purchase a ready-made container adapted for this purpose with the removal of unpleasant odors. Ready-made peat toilets can be placed indoors.

The main difference between a ready-made peat toilet and a self-made peat toilet is the presence of a perforated container with a volume of 45 (!) Liters, which improves filtration processes, evaporation and prevents the waste mass from acidifying. When installing a peat toilet in a street booth, the filtered liquid fraction is discharged into a drainage pit. Ready-made toilets are adapted to work at a temperature of -40C to +60C, and are also resistant to UV radiation.

Portable dry closets

For many people, dry closets are the best choice for giving. Despite the cost item for cleaning storage tanks, this option completely replaces stationary toilets in terms of comfort. On sale there are models designed for different tank sizes, respectively, for operation with a different number of family members. Such toilets completely eliminate the presence of an unpleasant odor and can be installed directly in a country house, in a separate room, only for ease of use.

It is better to opt for a model that has a standard height and a reliable piston drain. These features will make operation more comfortable, although there are less expensive models on sale that are unpretentious, simple and easy to use. The average dry closet model is designed for an average weekly operation by three people and 50 visits. The most convenient models have a full indicator and a pressure relief valve, which eliminates the occurrence of problems during operation.

Video instruction for the construction of a country toilet (video)

We offer you to watch How to make a toilet with your own hands video. This little guide will help you find the best solution.

The feasibility of implementing this project does not depend on the length of stay on a suburban land plot. Even for brief visits for a picnic, or working on a few beds, having "amenities" comes in handy. Appropriate construction is necessary if a longer stay is expected. After studying this article, it will be possible to quickly build a toilet for a summer residence with your own hands. Step-by-step instructions and detailed comments will help eliminate the mistakes that beginners make with a lack of experience.

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How to make a toilet in the country with your own hands: basic definitions, project preparation

A careful study will allow you to draw the right conclusions about this structure. It is erected one of the first objects, simultaneously with the fence. Considerable dimensions imply solid weight. When outdoors, you need protection from adverse environmental influences. The accumulation of waste is expected, so it is necessary to think over a convenient scheme for their disposal.

Garden toilets for summer cottages are discussed below, taking into account the facts listed above and other important nuances. Alternative solutions are given for each stage of the project. When studying different options, one should not forget about the configuration of one's own summer cottage, existing knowledge and skills, and other individual characteristics.

General building requirements

1. Dissatisfaction will be expressed by the neighbors if the toilet causes them any inconvenience. In particular, it is necessary to consider the direction of the spread of unpleasant odors.
2. With a high level of groundwater, it will be necessary to seal the place of accumulation of waste.
3. For their pumping and subsequent removal, it is necessary to provide a passage and a platform. Free movement of sewage equipment should be ensured.
4. It is necessary to step-by-step check a sufficiently long period of operation in order to optimize the maintenance algorithm.

The dimensions of the pit must correspond to real needs. In any case, it is necessary to accurately assess not only the volume of initial investments, but also the costs during use.

Placement of a toilet inside a residential building and outdoors

For completeness of the analysis, it is necessary to note the features of different options for the location of this sanitary facility.

In this room, bathrooms and showers are installed.

The creation of such structures is accompanied by large monetary and labor costs. The installation of concrete rings, for example, cannot be done correctly without powerful lifting equipment.

A typical design combines all important components:

• Building 1);
• Toilet seat (2);
• ventilation (3);
• cesspool (4).

If you look closely, you can see a special hole in the door (5) in the figure, which provides natural light and clean air. Such a structure, with the correct implementation of plans, is autonomous. It is able to perform its basic functions without consuming electricity.

Do-it-yourself construction of an outdoor toilet for a summer cottage: choosing an installation site, important parts of the structure

Some of the options shown in the figure are expensive in the factory. Independent high-quality reproduction of incineration and packaging technologies will be accompanied by significant difficulties. In this article, the range of study is limited to relatively simple structures. With clear instructions, it is not difficult to figure out how to build an outdoor toilet with your own hands. For better assimilation of knowledge, descriptions of actions are supplemented with thematic photographs, video materials.

Sometimes it is impossible to comply with the current standards due to the small size of the site, the high level of groundwater, or for other reasons. In such cases, the usual cesspool is replaced with special structures.

Here the main parts of the structure are above ground level. Use sealed containers. They are installed in a separate volume with good thermal insulation of the walls, which prevents freezing of drains in the winter. A definite disadvantage is the high entrance with steps.

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After reviewing the information provided, you can get a more complete picture of the home sewage system and the wastewater treatment system and already consciously begin to choose the design of the treatment plant.

This design is one of the simplest options. For stability, the structure (8) is installed through wide supports (6) on a cushion (1) of a cement-sand mixture. The toilet seat (3) of suitable height (500 mm in this project) is equipped with a hinged cover (2). Door dimensions (5) are also selected individually. The window (1) can be glazed, or a free opening can be left for better ventilation. A bucket (4) or other suitable container is recommended to be used with a volume of at least 20-25 liters.

The specific name of this modification is given by the method of neutralizing the processes of decay. Waste is regularly sprinkled with "powder" from a mixture of peat and sawdust. This simple technique blocks the spread of unpleasant odors.

There are a wide variety of products of this type currently on the market. As you can see in the photo, you can buy a ready-made toilet with walls, a roof and a door. But the task of creating a building structure with your own hands is defined above. In such a "house" it is possible with a cleaning system built into the base. Specially grown cultures of bacteria are added there, which actively process waste.

Current standards for the location of a country toilet on the site

Such a massive structure is difficult to move when the need arises. Therefore, you need to carefully choose a suitable place for installation.

Only some of the requirements are listed here. To find out exactly where to place the toilet on the site, you need to study the relevant building (SNiP 30-02-97) and sanitary (SanPin 42-128-4690-88) standards. When choosing specific numbers, smaller values ​​should be taken into account in order to prevent ambiguous situations during possible litigation.

For example, yard-type latrines can be installed at least 20 meters from residential buildings, adult recreation areas and playgrounds. But the distance can be reduced to 8 meters when it comes to the territory of personal household. Be sure to take into account the permitted distances to neighboring structures.

Features of a cesspool for a toilet in the country

When installing such a structure nearby, the direction of groundwater flow is taken into account. The following table explains the guidelines for geological characteristics:

The type of storage capacity is essential. If it is not sealed, the requirements increase. In particular, the use of a pit without a bottom is prohibited if the total volume of drains into it exceeds 1 cubic meter. in 24 hours.

This table can be used to check the relative position of this structure and individual engineering networks:

The depth of the pit should not reach the groundwater level. Additionally, the restriction “not less than three meters” is applied. It is determined by the typical parameters of sewage equipment, which only up to such a limit performs its functions efficiently enough.

The airtight pit for the country toilet prevents pollution of the environment by sewage. But in this case, it must be equipped with a ventilation pipe with a diameter of 10-12 cm. It is raised above the lid by 60-80 cm. This device is necessary to remove explosive methane.

How to make a toilet in the country using different materials

When building a toilet in the country, such materials will make a stationary object. It can be well insulated, equipped with plumbing, artificial lighting. To maintain stability, you will need a foundation corresponding to the weight. The parameters of such a project do not correspond to the terms of reference, which establishes the following main criteria:

• ease of construction;
• minimum cost;
• simplicity of installation technologies;
• mobility.

• processing features to create the desired shapes and sizes.
• the possibility of applying certain decorative coatings, patterns;
• compatibility with accessories, other parts of factory production;
• resistance to atmospheric and other external influences;
• rules of care, repair.

Note! To find out how to build a country toilet inexpensively, you need to clarify the expected service life. For a temporary structure, suitable cheap materials can be used.

Construction of a wooden toilet for a summer house with your own hands: drawings, features of operation

Even without previous experience, working with these materials is not accompanied by excessive difficulties. Therefore, quite often it is a wooden toilet in the country that is chosen as the best option.

Such a country wooden toilet with your own hands can be built in a day after preliminary preparation. According to the given dimensions, you need to purchase bars. Of these, using screws, a reliable power frame is created. For quick cutting of grooves, a power tool is useful. Boards sheathe the seat, walls, shed roof. The door (not shown in the diagram) is fixed on standard hinges, a latch and a handle are installed. Large holes can be made with an electric jigsaw.

Important! Such a structure weighs a little. In some cases, the waste is disposed of by burying a filled hole. After that, the light wooden structure is moved to another place.

To prolong the life of wooden products in the open air, they are protected from rain, changes in humidity, ultraviolet radiation, microorganisms and bark beetles. To do this, use specialized impregnations that penetrate deep into the structure of materials.

Advantages and disadvantages of a dry closet for odorless cottages

Despite the relatively high prices, designs in this category should be studied separately. They will have to be used in small areas, in case of conflict situations with the nearest neighbors. It should be emphasized that cesspools emit unpleasant odors, which significantly reduce the level of comfort. It should also be noted the potential for the destruction of the walls over time, the risk of penetration of contaminants into groundwater, sources of drinking water.

The photo example shown has the following characteristics:

1. The main material is high-quality high-density Danish-made polyethylene (280-320 kg per cm3).
2. The walls and other products made of it are resistant to strong mechanical stress. The structure is reinforced with stiffeners.
3. The built-in storage tank (250-300 l) is designed for 500-650 visits.
4. Standard equipment: a washbasin with a large water tank (25 l), a foot-operated pump, a soft seat, a locking device on the door, a large mirror in a frame with fasteners, holders for towels, toilet paper, a dispenser for liquid soap.
5. In the transport position, the set occupies 1.25 cubic meters.

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Such a toilet looks aesthetically pleasing from the outside and inside. It can be installed alone quickly and accurately, moved to another location. The manufacturer's official guarantees are essential, which cover the tightness of connections and other important consumer parameters.

Note! For full functioning, you will have to regularly purchase toilet fluid in the country, containing cultures of special anaerobic bacteria. These costs should be added to the price of the kit when calculating the economic feasibility of this solution.

Parameters and features of building a toilet from corrugated board with your own hands

The use of metal parts of this category will allow you to get at your disposal the following advantages:

1. Precise matching of individual elements, which simplifies and speeds up the assembly of a quality structure.
2. Lightness with high rigidity, the ability to maintain integrity under strong wind and other mechanical loads.
3. Resistance to corrosion processes, which is provided by a multi-layer protective coating.
4. Flawless appearance. It won't need to be updated for many years.

It should be specially noted that a country toilet made of corrugated board, if necessary, can be disassembled and moved to another place. Sheets are attached to the power frame with special screws, with rubber pads. These seals prevent moisture from penetrating into the metal structure.

In the manufacture of such a toilet in the country from corrugated board, it will be possible to exclude welds. To reproduce the relevant technologies, you need to purchase special equipment and master work skills. A wooden frame is not difficult to create on your own. These parts of the structure are connected and reinforced with metal corners. Steel parts without factory protection are coated with a primer and paint to prevent corrosion processes.

A high-quality toilet for a summer residence with your own hands: step-by-step instructions, practical recommendations

After careful study of the above information, it is not difficult to formulate individual technical requirements. After that, you can begin to consider the implemented projects of garden toilets with your own hands. Drawings of some successful products are given below. Next, you need to really evaluate your own strengths by looking at the descriptions of the construction processes.

Important! When you figure out how to build a toilet with your own hands in the country, check its aesthetic characteristics. The uniform style of small and large buildings on the site creates an overall harmonious atmosphere.

Technical characteristics of the toilet in the country with their own hands: dimensions, drawings, design examples

The following brief description will help to understand the general principles of creating such structures:

1. In addition to the positions noted in the design documentation, it will be necessary to prepare the products and tools noted below. In particular, the roof can be protected inexpensively from bad weather with a suitable sheet of roofing material.
2. First, a cesspool is created with dimensions corresponding to the contour of the lower part of the toilet. At the bottom of the pit, gravel and other granular materials are added.
3. Curb blocks, or other standard reinforced concrete products, are suitable for supports. They are mounted so as to leave a gap between the toilet and the surface from 10 to 20 cm.
4. The roofing material is useful for creating a layer of waterproofing between the supports and the wooden frame.
5. The installation of the toilet is carried out in stages. The power frame made of timber is sheathed with clapboard. From the inside, you can fix foam sheets for insulation.
6. For flooring, thick boards of 35-45 mm are used from wood species that are resistant to decay and stress.
7. A ventilation pipe from a pit with a ledge above the roof ridge by 20-30 cm is attached to the back wall.
8. Next, cut holes, mount doors, roofing. Apply protective compounds, finishing decorative coating.

Note! The dimensions of the toilet in the country with their own hands are adjusted according to personal needs and preferences. It is recommended to follow the above proportions. It is impossible to reduce the thickness of parts that are subjected to loads during operation.

The device of a cesspool for a toilet for a summer cottage with their own hands

Explanations for the drawing:

• for a sufficiently strong strapping, logs (1) with a diameter of 140-150 mm are suitable. The same blanks are used to create frame racks (3)
• the exhaust pipe (2) is installed above the roof.
• manhole covers (4) can be made from planks.
• sod (5) is placed on the slope for strengthening.
• a layer of clay (7) with a thickness of 300-350 mm will provide good waterproofing.
• between the covers they make a bedding of peat and sawdust with a thickness of 200-250 mm.
• the frame (6) and the floor (9) are impregnated with special compounds that block the processes of decay.

To decide correctly how to dig a hole for a toilet in the country, you need to study the features of modern engineering solutions in this area. Sealed storage tanks made of concrete, plastic, and other materials will not allow harmful substances to enter the environment. However, they, like conventional cesspools, have to be cleaned frequently.

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Even if you do not have a permanent or even temporary house in your summer cottage, nevertheless, there is a need to build a restroom. The "call of nature" can make itself felt even if you went out of town for just a couple of hours in order to water the plants and cultivate the land. The most optimal in this case will be the creation of a toilet with your own hands. The instruction on how to build a country toilet is quite simple, and the cost of materials is quite small.

The country toilet is fundamentally different from similar buildings of 20 years and even 10 years ago. And this is not just a fashion trend:

1. The ecological situation is getting worse every time, and sanitary requirements are becoming more stringent. And traditional solutions do not always correspond to them.
2. Technologies do not stand still and the technology of processing and neutralization of waste products also. Achievements in this area have long been available in everyday life.
3. Most people have more and more demands on the quality of life, and this includes not only comfort and ergonomics, but also external aesthetics and design.

According to these points, we will figure out how to build an outdoor toilet with your own hands.

Before you make a toilet in the country with your own hands, which will meet such requirements as comfort, cleanliness, hygiene, and besides that, also please the eye with your appearance, you have to deal with the following tasks:

1. Determine the type of system for draining, draining and utilizing wastewater based on local conditions.
2. Choose a place where the toilet will be located on the site.
3. Choose how the ground structure will look externally.
4. Choose a decorative design, what relevant details are available in this case.
5. Summarize future construction costs.

It is worth noting that all the above points are interconnected, and it is necessary to deal with them simultaneously.

Of course, a do-it-yourself street toilet in the country cannot compare with a normal bathroom, providing only minimal comfort. But without it, summer holidays can be spoiled, it will also be problematic to work normally on the site.

There are a number of sanitary and hygienic requirements that must be observed during this construction. Therefore, it is strongly recommended to study them before starting the device of a country toilet.

Sanitary and hygienic standards for the construction of a toilet in the country

Building an outdoor toilet is a fairly simple task, especially after a detailed study of the instructions on how to build a toilet in the country, you don’t even need to seek help from specialists. However, during such construction, it is still worth remembering some features.

Basic requirements for the construction of a toilet on the street:

1. The main thing is to make sure that the construction of the toilet will not cause inconvenience to the neighbors.
2. The place for the installation of the structure must be selected very carefully. This stage of the construction of the structure must be carried out, following all sanitary standards regarding the location of the bathroom. Violation of these rules can lead to serious pollution of the surrounding area (soil, groundwater), which can cause serious health problems, and you can also earn a serious fine from the sanitary service.
3. During the period of drawing up the scheme, you need to consider the way in which the cesspool will be emptied.
4. There are some factors that limit the choice of design. The main one of which is the water horizon of the suburban area. In the event that the level of groundwater is quite high, the cesspool must be carefully sealed completely.

Compliance with these simple rules will help get rid of further problems during operation.

Now you can proceed directly to the study of various types of country toilets and the features of their construction.

Homestead pit latrines

Garden toilets for summer cottages, whose design is based on the use of a cesspool, are perhaps the most popular and most common. This type of restroom is found not only in summer cottages, but also in the courtyard in the village.

During the construction of this structure, usually there are no difficulties, since the sewer system in this case is replaced by a deep pit for a toilet in the country. Liquid waste should accumulate here, which is disposed of by gradual absorption into the soil and evaporation. But from time to time it will be necessary to use the services of a sewage machine, which will help to completely clean and empty the cesspool.

The quality of the construction, the depth and width of the pit determine how often you have to use the services of vacuum trucks. This procedure can be quite rare. Most often, this problem is solved by filling the hole. After that, the waste collection tank is dug out again.

An elevated toilet house for a summer residence can be made from a wide variety of materials:

• metal profile;
• boards;
• logs;
• slate sheets;
• bricks, etc.

An important component of a quality design is a solid frame and the presence of high-quality ventilation.

How to independently build a wooden toilet according to the drawings?

Most owners of summer cottages prefer to make wooden structures. This is all due to the fact that the manufacture of a wooden frame is quite simple and a wooden bathroom in the country does not require special skills and knowledge, while the cost of materials is quite low, unless, of course, you decide to build a toilet from a log.

A wooden toilet can be made by stylizing it as a fairy-tale house or hut, which is why this design will not only have a functional value, but will become a very beautiful addition to the site. To finish the frame, you can use lining instead of boards. This solution will give the ground part of the restroom a stylish and aesthetic appearance.

Notice! The main advantage of a wooden structure is its mobility. If the hole is filled in, in order to dig it elsewhere, in this case it is not necessary to re-erect the above-ground part from scratch, you can simply move the frame to the place that you have prepared for the new toilet.

In the case of choosing this material, it is necessary to remember the disadvantages that wood has. It can be subjected to a number of negative influences that shorten the life of a wooden structure. If you decide to make a country toilet out of wood, then consider the list of negative factors:

• exposure to direct sunlight (due to their exposure, the tree cracks, deforms and cracks);
• prolonged exposure to ultraviolet radiation on the surface of the wood leads to its burnout;
• humidity, this factor constantly accompanies the operation of any toilet, because of it deformation may occur in the frame;
• fungi and mold, this factor that develops under the influence of the previous (humidity) in the wood, due to which dampness, unpleasant odors appear in the wood and the process of decay begins.

Special protective impregnations will help prevent premature wear of the summer toilet in the garden from the influence of various negative factors during operation. In order to increase the service life of boards or other materials based on wood, it is recommended to paint them with a special composition that is designed for outdoor conditions.

Wood must be primed before painting. For connoisseurs of the natural look of wood, it is recommended to use a colorless varnish as a protective material. It will help preserve the natural pattern of wood and protect the constructed frame from moisture.

Do-it-yourself restroom with a metal profile cabin

The toilet is made of metal profile, has several construction methods. The first way is the one whose drawing is based on the principle of building a wooden frame. Another option involves the use of metal profile pipes in order to create a base, pipes arranged in a frame are interconnected by welding. To do this, you must have a welding machine and skills to work with it.

After that, a metal or wooden frame is sheathed with profile sheets. Self-tapping screws or rivets can be used as fasteners. It is also recommended to buy special protective washers for self-tapping screws, they will help prevent moisture from entering the fastener, thereby saving it from rust damage.

Despite the simplicity of the construction of this building, it has one significant drawback: in summer, the structure heats up very much. Because of this factor, it would be best to arrange a toilet of a similar design in the shade.

Advice! Experienced summer residents make the inner lining of polystyrene foam sheets. They will keep the interior cool.

Profiled metal sheets are covered with a special protective layer at the factory. Because of this, this material is reliably protected from moisture. Therefore, profile sheets can be safely used outdoors. The biggest advantage of a toilet from a profile can be called, perhaps, the speed of its installation, which is why it has become so popular with users.

Drawings of a brick toilet booth

The construction of a brick structure for a toilet is due to some difficulties. Firstly, it is worth saying goodbye to the possibility of transferring the structure to another place if necessary. Therefore, first of all, it is worthwhile to carefully study the various projects of a do-it-yourself country restroom, drawings, as well as the features of the site itself.

In essence, a brick closet is a capital building, the repair of which can not be remembered for a single dozen years. The cost of its construction is much more than for a similar structure made of profiled sheet or wood. But if there are remnants of brick after building a house or garage, you can save a lot.

Worth noticing! In the case of building a restroom on a personal plot of the same brick as a house and a garage, it will create a single harmonious picture of the exterior, which will look quite impressive and beautiful.

Considering that the weight of the finished brick toilet with your own hands according to the drawings with the dimensions of the building is large enough, under it, as mentioned above, it is necessary to lay a solid and massive foundation.

• minimum earthwork;
• minimum consumption of cement for the production of concrete for pouring;
• high level of security;
• reliability (suitable for almost any type of soil).

For structures made of lighter materials (for example, slate), you can use a columnar foundation.

Features of outdoor toilets without a pit

The simplest and most budgetary option for solving problems with a toilet in a summer cottage is the arrangement of a sewage pit. But even with this option, there are some limitations when creating such structures. The construction of pit latrines is limited to the following rules:

• the basis of the soil on the plot is shale or limestone soil;
• the groundwater horizon is fairly close to the surface;
• the latrine is expected to be operated by a large number of people.

These factors prohibit the construction of a toilet based on a cesspool at their summer cottage. To solve this problem, you can equip the restrooms of a completely different type, which are based on a completely different principle of operation.

Types of latrines without the use of a waste pit:

• play closet;
• powder closet;
• dry closet or chemical toilet.

Each design has its own nuances: device, construction methods, requirements that are imposed during operation.

Detailed information can be found in the article: "- the dream of many summer residents."

How to choose a place to build a closet?

Before you start designing a drawing and drawing up a rough plan for the structure itself, you need to take care of the correct location.

The following conditions can seriously affect the installation of the structure:

1. The distance between the toilet and the water source must be at least 30 meters. Ideally, water should be as far away from this place as possible. In some cases, the geolocation of the water source may be located below the level of the toilet. In this case, the structure must be moved to another place, and the way out of this situation may be to move the latrine below the water source.
2. Cellars or basements can also be located on the summer cottage. If placed, these structures can be located on the same level as the toilet. In this case, the restroom must be removed from these buildings by at least 15 meters.
3. Residential premises and other buildings should be at least 8 meters apart.
4. Animal habitats should be located at least 5 meters away.
5. Green spaces are recommended to be planted at a distance of 1 meter.
6. Before the fence that separates your site from the neighboring one, the distance to the toilet should be at least 1 meter.

The direction of the wind also plays a significant role. Care must be taken to ensure that the unpleasant smell from the toilet does not annoy your neighbors. If the site is located on a slope, the optimal location of the toilet is the lowest point.

Construction of a waste pit

After the site has been selected and prepared, you can begin to dig a cesspool. Usually it has a square shape and its depth should be at least 2 meters.

There are two types of cesspools:

1. Sealed. The bottom of such a pit is concreted before being reinforced, and in order to avoid the possibility that the reinforcement may sink in concrete, it is first placed on pegs. The walls also need to be sealed, puttied, and the seams should be covered with bitumen.
2. Absorbing. This type of pit must be dug to the sand, this will contribute to a faster departure of the liquid fraction of sewage into the soil. The bottom is covered with a layer of pebbles or large gravel.

There are several ways to strengthen the walls of the cesspool:

• brickwork;
• concrete structure;
• prefabricated reinforced concrete rings;
• plastic tank.

On top of the pit, it is covered with bars, slate or concreted, only the area allocated for the toilet seat should remain open, then proceed to the construction of the above-ground structure.

Advice! In order to be able to operate the cesspool for a longer time, it is not recommended to throw toilet paper and other hygiene or household items into it; for this, a specially designated bucket should be in the toilet.

General instructions for building a toilet booth

The optimal dimensions of a country toilet can be considered 1 × 1.5 meters with a building height of 2.2-2.5 meters. Otherwise, during its use, you may experience some inconvenience, especially for people with a large physique. It is not at all necessary to start designing a toilet drawing on your own, if there are no special requirements or ideas, it is recommended to use ready-made ones.

First of all, the convenience of the scheme lies in the fact that with its help it is possible to accurately calculate in advance the required amount of building materials and the preliminary cost of a yard bathroom.

Consider how to build a country toilet with your own hands step by step:

• Frame base. It is better to push the above-ground structure a little above the cesspool, about 2/3 forward. In this way, it can be accessed from behind for cleaning. The stability of the structure will help provide a shallow foundation. For waterproofing, 1-2 layers of roofing material are laid between it and the frame. But when building a wooden structure, this is not necessary. The base can simply be marked on concrete blocks.

You can also install four support pillars. To do this, it is necessary to dig four holes in the corners of the future structure, the depth of which should be about 60 cm, if the soil is soft, it can go deep up to 1 meter, after which it is necessary to install asbestos pipes in them. Next, the pit is filled by a third with cement mortar. After that, a support beam is installed in the pipe and the pit is completely filled with concrete.

• Wood frame assembly. For the construction of this design, bars of 50 × 50 or 80 × 80 mm in size are perfect, it makes no sense to take large bars.

1. First, a rectangular support with a jumper is assembled, on which the front wall of the toilet seat will be installed, the jumper is screwed to the support posts or to the foundation. A board is laid on top. The thickness of the floor board should not be less than 3 cm.
2. The frame of the future walls is assembled from the timber. At the same time, the height of the front wall should be about 10 cm more than the back wall in order to provide the desired slope for the roof.
3. To strengthen the structure, it is necessary to make diagonal braces on the side and rear walls.
4. The front wall must have a reinforcement for the door of the required size, and you also need to make a hole for the window.
5. The frames are fixed on the base with metal corners, a strapping is made from above at the level of the toilet seat.

The next step is to assemble the frame for the toilet seat and trim it, but this is done when other options are not provided, for example, a floor-mounted toilet.

• Frame sheathing. The frame is sheathed with wooden boards. In order to save material, vertical sheathing is recommended, but horizontal sheathing is more beautiful and looks more attractive. The boards are tightly fitted to each other and attached to the base. Instead of wood, you can also use sheets of corrugated board, slate, or some other material that is most affordable.
• Roof. The boundaries of the roof should not exceed the boundaries of the walls by more than 30 cm. Installation begins after the parallel boards are fixed at a short distance. Next, you need to sew up the visor from below, attaching boards from the outside along the perimeter for this. After that, it is necessary to lay a layer of waterproofing on a pre-prepared base, as a rule, roofing material is used for waterproofing. After that, the structure can be covered with any roofing material (metal profile, slate, shingles).
• Exhaust ventilation. As an exhaust hood in a country toilet, you can imagine a pipe whose task is to remove odors from a cesspool. Its lower edge is inserted into the pit, and the upper one is raised above the roof by at least 20 cm. To solve this problem, you can use a pipe with a diameter of 100 mm. It is attracted to the back wall from the inside or outside and is fixed with metal clamps. To enhance traction, a deflector nozzle is mounted on the head.
• Toilet door installation. Doors can be installed as ordinary wooden or plastic doors, or they can be constructed from the same material as the entire above-ground structure. After that, the door is hung on 2 hinges. You can choose the method of locking the door to your taste, usually for these purposes they use a latch, hook or latch, which are installed both from the inside and outside. It is better to refuse more complex locking methods, for example, latch locks, because due to the constant influence of moisture, it will rust quite quickly and may jam at the most inopportune moment.
• Lighting. For greater comfort, it is recommended to take care of the interior lighting in advance. For these purposes, you can use a wall flashlight that runs on battery power. Other summer residents carry out full-fledged lighting by stretching the cable and installing a light bulb with a switch. During the day, a small window can easily cope with this task. It is usually cut at the top of the doors or above them, but in fact there are enough options here, from figured windows on the walls to a transparent roof.

Summer residents, for whom the usual house design is not enough, can use drawings of more interesting designs, you can make them yourself, or buy ready-made toilet houses that are assembled as a children's designer, and in order to facilitate this task, they are completed with assembly instructions and accompanying drawings.

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