It is unlikely that anyone will argue with the fact that a toilet in a country house is much more convenient than one located on the street.
But is it possible to organize it in the absence of a centralized sewerage system?
It turns out yes, and not only sewerage, but also water supply is not necessary. This article talks about ways to solve this problem.
Sanitary and hygienic standards for country toilets
Before starting installation work on the independent construction of a toilet in the country, you should carefully study the regulations that govern the construction procedure. There are certain requirements that must be met:
- check that the toilet does not disturb the neighbors. Otherwise, they have the right to complain to the appropriate authority and there is a possibility that the building will need to be moved;
- choose a location, taking into account all the standards and regulations for placement. If this is not done, the result will be a serious deterioration of the ecological situation in the area, contamination of the soil and nearby reservoirs and water sources. The owner of the site will have to pay fines, and health may also be affected due to environmental pollution;
- when designing, you need to take care of the issue of removing waste from the cesspool;
- When selecting a suitable design, it is important to take into account the characteristics of the site, in particular the water horizon. If groundwater is located close to the surface, you need to opt for a completely sealed system.
Attention! Following these requirements will help prevent a variety of operational problems in the future.
What to choose in the end
If the question is what kind of toilet to build in a country house if there is no sewerage system, then it is better to choose a high-quality option for a long time. The ideal solution is biological recycling of waste. All you need to do is periodically monitor the condition of the bacteria. But this method requires a certain construction skill. In order not to waste money, it is better to seek help from professionals who know their business. They will perform high-quality work, the result of which will last for decades. In the meantime, the issue of constructing the entire ecosystem is being resolved, you can use a temporary portable solution in the form of a biocontainer. Remember, if harmful substances get into the ground, it can pose a danger to your health and the well-being of those around you.
Features of drawing construction
A country toilet is not such a simple design as many novice builders tend to think. There are a number of features that are important to consider when developing a project and drawing drawings.
According to sanitary standards, a country toilet should not be located closer than 12 m from a residential building and 8 m from a well or borehole
Toilet installation rules:
- Dimensions. Consider the size of the restroom interior. The minimum allowable area is 1 x 1 m. If you save money and make the booth smaller, it will be inconvenient to use. Also, special attention should be paid to the choice of a country toilet.
- Height. There is also a height limitation. It is not advisable to build a toilet less than 2 m in height. You will soon get tired of entering it bent over.
- Roof slope. When installing a pitched roof, the rear wall is designed slightly lower than the front. This is done to form the slope of the roof and drain rainwater behind the building.
- Lighting. If you do not plan to install electric lighting, ensure that daylight enters your toilet even when the door is closed. If you don't want to bother with windows, cut at least a small hole in the top of the door.
- Ventilation. The country toilet is a poorly ventilated building. To fix this, a ventilation pipe is run along the back wall.
- Shadow. To keep your country toilet from being stuffy in the summer, place it in a shady place.
- Place on site. Another tip for choosing a construction site: avoid the proximity of a septic tank or cesspool to water intake sources, wells, and boreholes. This is done for sanitary and hygienic reasons.
If you take all these recommendations into account, it will be much easier to design a country toilet yourself.
Based on the type of waste disposal, free-standing toilets are divided into storage and portable. Cumulative options involve discharging waste products into a cesspool, septic tank or storage tank.
Toilets with a cesspool are installed at a distance from houses, water supplies and the boundaries of neighboring plots.
Remote dry toilets are plumbing devices with a small storage tank that do not require a sewerage system. The waste is collected and composted in a small container located directly in the plumbing, which needs to be emptied regularly. The pavilion for the dry closet can be located in any convenient place.
It is advisable to connect a building that combines a toilet and a shower stall to one storage tank. In this case, regular pumping of wastewater will be required as the reservoir accumulates.
A sealed storage tank, the wastewater from which is regularly pumped out, can be located 5 m from the dwelling. This method of waste collection does not threaten the environment and groundwater.
It would be wiser to build a toilet in a dacha, visited periodically only in the summer, above a cesspool without pumping. Such pits are filled in as they are filled, and trees are planted on top. The house built above it is simply moved to a new location.
The volume of the cesspool, as well as the volume of the storage tank, is selected in accordance with the number of residents and the intensity of visits.
How to calculate the parameters of a restroom that will be comfortable for all family members to use
In most cases, expanding the boundaries of a small toilet in a high-rise building or any other public building is considered unrealistic, because this will require not only taking away space from another room, but also considering the demolition of walls and their construction in a new place. This question is completely different when organizing a toilet room in a private home, when you can plan the optimal size of the bathroom at the construction stage and create a room layout.
Before creating a house plan, you need to decide in advance what kind of bathroom you need to design: shared or separate, and you can also think about the presence of several toilets in advance. In this case, most often they make a separate small toilet with a sink and toilet, and in the second room there is a full-fledged combined bathroom.
It is necessary to create a comfortable bathroom for the whole family at the design stage
Helpful advice! Everyone at the stage of building their own home wants to make all the rooms as large as possible. This desire is best realized when planning a large bedroom or kitchen, but allocating more than 6-7 m² to a bathroom is not considered reasonable. This area was calculated taking into account the standards and features of the placement of plumbing fixtures.
The table shows the optimal area that is sufficient for installing one or another plumbing fixture:
| Device name | Amount of free space, m² |
| Shower cabin | 2-2,5 |
| Bath | 2-3,5 |
| Toilet | 1-2 |
| Sink | 0,7-1 |
Before planning the situation, you should familiarize yourself with the standard dimensions of the plumbing fixtures, for example, the length of the toilet, depending on the model and size, varies from 460 to 605 mm, the width - from 300 to 400 mm, and the height reaches 40 cm. Separately, it is worth highlighting children's equipment and compact toilets of reduced size, as well as bowls with increased parameters, designed for very large people and people with limited mobility.
A bidet usually has standard dimensions - 60x40 cm. The most common width of a bathtub is 70-85 cm, and the height, depending on the absence or presence of legs, varies from 48 to 64 cm. There are many options for bowls in length, for example, there are small sitz baths up to 120 cm in size. The optimal length is 150-170 cm, which is enough to accommodate a person of average build. Showers can be either square or any other shape. Washbasins have different widths, and the depth is usually 40-60 cm.
Cabin with sump tank
Very often they create a similar structure at the dacha. The principle of its construction is that a waste pit is built directly under the house.
This is not an entirely comfortable structure, but the simplicity of the design and small financial investments in construction make this model in demand and popular.
When the pit is 2/3 full, it is pumped out. There are some disadvantages of this structure: unpleasant odors in warm weather; soil pollution.
Important! When bottom water is near the surface, the waste pit must be completely sealed to prevent contamination.
Plastic booth
A relatively simple solution to the waste disposal problem is a plastic toilet. For a dacha - quite a suitable option. It is durable, lightweight, resistant to external factors, and easy to keep clean.
Such bathrooms are arranged very simply: a cubicle with a door, a toilet seat installed inside, and under it a tank with a volume of 150 to 380 liters. Ventilation is required in such booths.
The main advantages of a plastic toilet for a summer residence are:
- ease and speed of installation;
- minimum effort to keep the toilet clean;
- resistance to external influences;
- Insulated cabins can be used at sub-zero temperatures.
But there are also disadvantages:
- the need to buy chemicals to break down waste;
- requires tank cleaning;
- simple cabins cannot be used in sub-zero temperatures.
Where is the best place to place a country toilet?
The optimal place is the corner of a summer cottage. It's good if it's shaded. The toilet must be located at least 1 m from the property boundaries. There are also sanitary and hygienic requirements that must be strictly observed. A toilet with a cesspool should be located 10-12 m from residential buildings, 25 m from a source of drinking water, or even further. Other minimum distances:
- 1.5 m - from berry bushes;
- 4 m - from fruit trees;
- 8 m - from the bathhouse, summer shower.
It is necessary to take into account even those objects that are located in neighboring areas. If the project provides for a sealed septic tank, it is necessary to ensure the possibility of unhindered access for a sewer truck. The wind rose is also taken into account, otherwise the smells wafting from the bathroom can greatly spoil the mood of the owners, their guests and neighbors.
Calculation of the optimal dimensions of a sanitary unit
The determination of the dimensions and configuration of the bathroom is carried out at the design stage of a private residential building, when the layout of the facility is drawn up. If there is free space in the toilet, not only sanitary equipment is placed, but also household appliances along with small furniture items. However, even in this case, the toilet should not occupy a significant part of the house. Therefore, designers always take the minimum toilet dimensions according to the standards as a basis.
Advice! To save internal space, the room for sanitary and hygienic procedures can be moved outside the residential building. In this case, it is necessary to comply with the architectural concept of the building so as not to spoil its appearance.
Shapes of toilets
It is necessary to select a suitable material in advance, and after this stage, do the project yourself or look for a suitable ready-made drawing.
There is a wide variety of types of wooden models. The most popular form of toilet is the “birdhouse”, but there are others that vary in the complexity of construction:
Hut house
This cabin is compact and economical. Its simple geometric shape impresses with its ease of construction, and its drawing is also elementary. The side walls double as roof slopes; construction of the above-ground part of the toilet takes only a few hours. Roofing material (for example, soft tiles) is laid on the side walls. The façade and rear wall of the structure require finishing.
Toilet-teremok
It has a diamond shape, which makes the job a little more difficult. To give a fabulous look, various carved decorations are used. The frame is lined with round timber sawn in half, ordinary overlapping boards, block house or thick lining.
Toilet combined with shower
In this case, the drawing of such a structure is the addition of a second similar diagram on one side. If necessary, the size of this cabin can be slightly increased.
Birdhouse
But those craftsmen who choose projects of maximum simplicity during construction will certainly like a wooden birdhouse. The easiest way to build it on the site with your own hands is. The pitched roof and primitive design help reduce the consumption of building materials. In addition, the roof of the country toilet makes it possible to easily place a pressure tank - a useful thing if you plan to build a toilet with a toilet.
But the design has many shortcomings. First of all, the building turns out to be shaky. In addition, it is easily blown by the wind. Finally, with heavy rainfall, moisture will likely seep inside, which will also not add comfort.
Hut
A hut is a simple architectural form with a gable roof; its emphasized strength and resistance to wind and precipitation distinguish this form of country toilet. Some call it the most economical in terms of material consumption, but this savings occurs only in the case of a small-sized building. Otherwise, there is no talk of any savings.
4 drawings of a country toilet of the "Shalash" type
Subtleties of choosing building materials
Once the decision on the type of toilet structure has been made, you need to select the material that will be used in construction. The choice of building material is important even at the stage of drawing development.
Most often used:
- tree;
- brick;
- metal.
These are familiar materials for summer residents, which almost everyone knows how to handle.
The most common option for constructing a toilet house in a country house involves the use of frame technology.
The frame is constructed from lumber or rolled metal; the walls of the building can be solid or with ventilation gaps in the upper part.
Most often, the frames of country toilets, built from timber, are sheathed with edged boards, clapboard or block house.
The use of corrugated sheeting, which works perfectly in tandem with both a wooden and a metal frame, allows you to quickly finish finishing the frame.
The finishing of a frame building with cellular polycarbonate and plastic slate looks interesting and works excellent.
A log house looks great, but its construction will require greater expenses compared to a frame structure. Such a toilet does not need to be insulated for use in winter. Brick toilets require a massive foundation. They are not erected over cesspools due to their impressive weight.
The construction of a toilet from foam concrete blocks is much faster than using bricks. This type, like the brick one, requires a foundation and involves installing a dry closet or discharging wastewater into a storage tank.
Wood
When it comes to country house construction, the first thing that comes to mind is all kinds of buildings made of wood.
Boards and beams made from inexpensive, but quite strong and durable coniferous wood are easy to obtain, and the work does not require complex equipment. In extreme cases, you can work with wood even without the use of power tools.
Depending on how you design your toilet, you can build completely different restrooms from the same drawing. One of the options is to decorate the walls with a block house or clapboard
If you want to make a toilet not just practical and functional, but also a full-fledged decorative element at your dacha, try building it from a log house. It will take a lot longer, but the result is worth it.
A country toilet is not the most favorable environment. Wood can rot and collapse if it is not treated with special means. Impregnation with an antiseptic is a mandatory condition when constructing a latrine from lumber.
The construction of a toilet house using frame technology includes a number of traditional stages:
- Stage 1: Installation of the frame on foam concrete supports
- Stage 2: Cutting a hole above the cesspool
- Stage 3: Sheathing the frame according to the plank pattern
- Stage 4: Laying the roof covering
From bricks
The advantages of brick buildings over wooden ones are known to everyone from the fairy tale about the three little pigs.
In addition to strength, a brick toilet has low thermal conductivity, which is important if you go to the country in the cold season. A brick country toilet looks like a house with a single or gable roof. Windows can be designed.
It is not necessary to use ordinary brick. More modern block materials such as foam concrete, cinder block, aerated concrete will be an excellent alternative
The design of such a toilet includes not only a drawing of the above-ground part of the toilet, but also the foundation. In this case, it will not be possible to do without a foundation, since the dead weight of the brick building is quite large.
Without support, the soil will soon become compacted and sag, which will cause cracks in the walls of the toilet.
Made of metal
Metal is a material with a high thermal conductivity coefficient. A closet made of metal sheets will be unbearably hot in summer and very cold in winter.
Without the use of thermal insulation materials, an iron toilet in a country house can only be a temporary project - until the construction of the main toilet.
Most often, corrugated sheets are used, sewn onto a metal profile frame. In this embodiment, a profiled sheet of metal is used. Polycarbonate roof on a metal frame
It is difficult to achieve tightness at the joints of such a thin and flexible material. There will be cracks in the corners through which the wind will blow through the house, which also does not add comfort.
If you apply modern technologies and use sandwich panels as wall materials, you can get a completely comfortable restroom. Polystyrene foam or mineral wool is used as insulation.
What toilets are considered standard in old and new apartments
The area of the toilet in the apartment has always been determined according to SNiP standards. In recent decades, these indicators have not changed; at least the minimum sizes have definitely remained unchanged. Old-style apartments rarely boasted large bathroom options, but even in a limited area you can create a comfortable and convenient space with enough free space.
When planning the interior of a small toilet, experts recommend adhering to the following rules:
In old apartments there are rarely toilets with a large area
- Take careful measurements of the room and draw a diagram of the room, taking into account all sizes, niches and openings.
- Think over the floor plan in detail, draw all the plumbing fixtures taking into account the dimensions and see if everything will fit in the room and whether there will be enough free space for unhindered movement. At this stage, you can determine the number of devices in order to understand what you can refuse.
- Arrange niches and corners. To properly organize a small space, it is recommended to use built-in and wall-mounted structures to the maximum. To save space, you can install an installation for a toilet in a niche or make a built-in closet for small items.
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It is also important to think in advance about the dimensions of the selected plumbing fixtures. If the toilet is small, you should not purchase a toilet with a depth of more than 60 cm, because it will be inconvenient to use on a large and incorrectly installed device.
In new buildings there are toilet rooms with an area of 4 m² or more
As for modern layouts in new buildings, here, as a rule, a large area is allocated for the bathroom. Modern apartments with a small area are usually distinguished by the presence of a toilet measuring about 4 m², while apartments larger than 60 m² can boast either a separate bathroom or a large toilet combined with a bathtub, the size of which reaches 6 m².
Also, modern luxury housing can be complemented by a toilet, the size of which is 9 m². This area will be enough to create the most comfortable room with all household appliances, spacious cabinets for linen and household chemicals. In some cases, such a large bathroom is equipped with a built-in ironing board, which is convenient for ironing clothes.
If we talk about new buildings, then regardless of the size of the apartment, certain rules regarding the size of the bathroom are observed. Thus, in new one-room apartments, the area of this room allows you to freely place all the necessary elements: bathtub, toilet, sink. Often there is a corner left for installing a washing machine or a basket for dirty laundry.
The spacious toilet can be equipped with everything necessary for comfortable use
In two- and three-room apartments, a separate bathroom is most often planned. The layout of apartments measuring 80-100 m², depending on the total area of housing, provides two bathrooms of different sizes. The recommended sizes of doors to the toilet are openings of 55-60 cm, excluding the width of the jambs.
Drawings of wooden toilets for a summer residence
In order to make a wooden toilet in the country, at the very beginning you need to create a project drawing. It is necessary in order to calculate as accurately as possible the required amount of building material, clarify the dimensions of the toilet cubicle at the location and determine the sewer drainage scheme (if required).
The plan drawing of the outdoor toilet “Birdhouse” is presented below.
Plan drawing of the outdoor toilet "Izbushka":
Plan drawing of the outdoor toilet "House":
Plan drawing of the outdoor toilet "Shalash":
Standard parameters of a toilet stall for sedentary citizens
When talking about the standards and existing rules that indicate the height, depth and width of the toilet according to the standards, it is necessary to mention the dimensions of the toilet room for wheelchair users. These are citizens who are unable to fully perform all physical actions available to a healthy person.
The standard dimensions of sanitary facilities for disabled people are specified in SNiP 2.08.02-89. The indicated standards also apply to private buildings. According to this regulatory document, the depth of the restroom used by people with limited mobility must be at least 1800 mm. In this case, the minimum width of the sanitary and hygienic room is 1650 mm.
Standardized dimensions and shape of sanitary facilities for people with limited mobility Source pinimg.com
Dimensions of a wooden toilet for a summer residence
To determine the exact size of the toilet, you must first select the type of stall and the method of organizing the sewer drain.
For all types of toilet cubicle design, there are different size standards, which is explained by the specific features of their shape. For example, for the toilet design “House” and “Birdhouse”, taking into account the height of the toilet seat from the floor, this is 1.5 m (recess) and approximately 1.2 m (width at the base). For the design of the “Izbushka” and “Shalash” cabins, taking into account the toilet seat pedestal, these standards are 1.5 m (recess) and from 0.9 m (base width).
According to the construction rules in the “Shalash” toilet stall, the distance from the “guest’s” head to the side walls of the room should be at least 40-45 cm (if the person is standing). This fact should be fundamental when designing the angle of the inclined walls and the width of the base of the structure. As an average option, the height of the dome point of the “Shalash” cabin is 2.0-2.2 m (above the pedestal - 1.90 m), and the height of the side of the toilet seat is 0.5 m from the floor level.
Video description
The following video will help you organize the ideal space in a modern combined bathroom:
To create an ergonomic layout in the toilet room, you need to know both the size of the bathroom according to the standards and the standardized dimensions of the following manufactured plumbing equipment:
- the height of a typical tank bath is from 480 mm to 510 mm without legs and 640 mm with supports;
- width and length of a rectangular standard bath – 780-800*1600 mm or 780-800*1700 mm;
- dimensions of corner tank tanks – 1500*1500 mm or 1600*1600 mm;
- parameters of shower cabins – 800*800 mm, 900*900 mm or 1000*1000 mm;
- horizontal dimensions of the bidet – 370*540 mm or 400*600 mm;
- the minimum width of the washbasin is about 400 mm;
- Typical dimensions of a compact toilet are 440*650 mm, 400*600 mm and 360*650 mm.
How to properly build a wooden toilet in the country with your own hands
The simplest, classic type of wooden toilet for a dacha, made with your own hands, is the Birdhouse toilet cubicle. It is a low building with a sloping pitched roof, a door and a ventilation window. This type of construction is easy to implement and quite economical. In addition, such an outdoor closet can be easily moved to a new location if necessary.
Technical characteristics of the traditional outdoor toilet “Skvorechnik”:
- front wall (height) – 2.3 m;
- rear wall (height) – 2.0 m;
- width of the front and rear walls – from 1.0 m;
- booth base – 1.0 by 1.0 m (standard, but more is possible);
- The roof slope angle is 25-35 degrees.
To build a wooden Birdhouse cabin, you may need the following materials:
- wooden beam;
- edged board;
- wooden lining;
- Chipboard, OSB sheets or plywood;
- board shield;
- slate (classic or plastic);
- roofing felt;
- steel metal profile.
When building a toilet in a country house with your own hands, you need to follow the following rules:
- When creating a drawing of a future stall, it is necessary to take into account the dimensions of the interior space so that using the toilet is convenient and safe.
- The height of the toilet house must be at least 2.0 m. A low doorway is inconvenient, since you will have to bend down before entering each time.
- When building a Birdhouse type cabin, the front part of the roof is higher than the back. This is necessary to ensure that rain or melt water drains behind the building.
- If electric lighting is not planned inside the toilet cabin, then you need to take care of natural lighting of the cabin through a small window in the upper part of the building or in the door.
- To ventilate the toilet, an open window or exhaust pipe should be provided. This is an important point that should not be forgotten.
- To prevent the toilet stall from becoming too stuffy in the summer, it is better to build it in the most shady area.
- When choosing a place for a toilet house in the country, you should avoid proximity to wells, boreholes, natural and artificial reservoirs.
The process of building an outdoor toilet “Birdhouse” with a cesspool:
- First you need to dig a hole with a volume of 2.0-2.5 m³. The pit should extend from the perimeter of the toilet stall (see drawing of the “Birdhouse” above). It is better to make the lower level of the pit with a slight slope towards the cesspool. To seal biological waste, line the bottom and walls of the pit with brick, cinder block, or concrete sarcophagus.
- Use a wooden beam (at least 10.0 cm thick) to assemble a base for the toilet stall. For this purpose, you can use concrete blocks, curbs or cinder blocks - this will increase the life of the toilet superstructure. Cover the part of the pit intended for cesspooling with wooden flooring (shield). Its lid must be treated with bitumen and covered with roofing felt to protect against moisture penetration into the pit.
- The second part of the pit is intended to place a wooden house above it. Assemble the frame of the Birdhouse booth according to the diagram.
- Then it can be sheathed with edged boards, clapboard, wooden panels or any other finishing material. Mount a toilet seat with a hole of the desired shape and size inside the booth.
- Cover the roof of the toilet with any roofing material, install a door in the front part, and cut out a ventilation window. Place the finished wooden cabin on a foundation with a hole and secure it on all sides. Close to the back wall of the toilet house, in the wooden flooring, cut a hole for a plastic ventilation pipe (diameter 10.0 cm). Insert it into this hole and secure it to the toilet wall with clamps. The lower end of the pipe should be buried 20.0 cm into the hole, and the upper end should be at least 70.0 cm from the level of the flooring (put on a protective cap).
After the toilet structure is installed, all wooden surfaces of the stall must be treated with impregnation, covered with stain, varnish or oil paint. This treatment will slow down the aging process of wood and give the building a beautiful aesthetic appearance. Following a special technology, a country wooden toilet can be tiled from the inside.
Using the same principle, you can build and install wooden toilet stalls of a different design on your summer cottage.
Powder closet
This is the simplest version of a country toilet. There is no need to dig a cesspool or strengthen its walls. It is enough to install a small booth made of any convenient material, install a toilet seat inside with an easily removable container. In the classic version, this is a plastic bucket. A reservoir with peat or sawdust is placed nearby. After using the toilet, waste products are covered with the contents of the tank. The filled container is removed and taken to the compost pit. A peat toilet for a summer house can be built at minimal cost, but it is better to immediately take care of good ventilation.
Step-by-step instructions for arranging a toilet with a cesspool
The most ideal option in the country is to build a toilet with a cesspool. Despite the fact that it needs to be dug out, concreted and periodically pumped out, this type of toilet is preferred by almost all summer residents. The above-ground part of the toilet can be built from any material (metal, brick, old pallets). In this article we will focus on the construction of a wooden toilet.
What you need for work
To build an outdoor toilet made of wood, the following materials are needed:
- wood;
- concrete;
- sand;
- crushed stone;
- screws or nails;
- roofing materials;
- antiseptic and impregnation that increases fire safety;
- paints and varnishes;
Tools you will need:
- jigsaw;
- sander;
- hammer;
- building level;
- shovel and drill (for excavation work);
- Bulgarian.
Optimal cabin sizes
For convenient use of an outdoor toilet, it is enough to make a stall of the following dimensions:
- height 2.2 m – 2.4 m;
- width – 1.4 m – 1.8 m;
- depth – 1.2 m-1.4 m.
Drawing of a country toilet with a cesspool
Before starting the work process, you will need to make a sketch of the future building. It is necessary to indicate the exact dimensions of the building itself and the cesspool. Having a detailed drawing will help avoid gross mistakes during construction, which will not only simplify the construction of the toilet, but also save consumables and free time.
Procedure for construction
How to build a toilet quickly, efficiently and inexpensively? To do this, follow the following procedure:
- Prepare the site for construction (clear the area of debris, stones, stumps).
- Make markings for construction.
- Dig a hole and concrete it.
- Build a shallow strip foundation, since the tree is light in weight.
- Make a floor and sheathing for installing a toilet.
- Build a frame and cover it with boards.
- Arrange the roof.
- The final stage is interior and exterior decorative finishing. Since the tree is beautiful in itself, it is better to leave it both outside and inside the building. The only thing is that the wood can be covered with stain and varnish.
As you can see, building a toilet in a country house with your own hands is quite possible. The main thing is to stock up on free time, materials, tools, and prepare a detailed drawing. Having little skills in the construction industry, almost every man is able to build a street toilet from any materials that is strong, reliable and durable.
Luxury toilet cabin
Another ready-made version of a mobile toilet with pumping for builders is a luxury cabin. Its cost is slightly higher than other models, but this is quite reasonable. The design has a very rich set of components. Users will find a whole palette of accessories that are guaranteed to provide comfortable use:
- mirror
- towel holder
- toilet paper holder
- soft toilet seat
- coat hook
- liquid soap dispenser
- washbasin with sink
- secure lock
- sophisticated exhaust system
- anti-slip floor
This is a comprehensive solution for construction or turnkey production. Also among the advantages is a reinforced door secured with a reliable pin, which will not sag or break, even if the operation is not entirely accurate. The ultra-durable storage tank will not burst or crack even at very low temperatures.
With all its advantages, the cabin has a very favorable price, which is fully justified by the operational and design characteristics of this model of outdoor toilet.
Wooden toilet without cesspool
Arranging a cesspool with your own hands is the simplest and most effective way to implement a sewer system. However, this cannot be done if the following conditions are met:
- shale or limestone type soil;
- The water level in the ground is more than 3 meters;
- The dacha is visited by a large number of people, therefore, a significant workload is planned.
In such a situation, the only way out would be to build an outdoor country toilet without a drainage pit. There are the following varieties of this type:
- powder-closet;
- backlash-closet;
- dry closet
In most cases, a powder closet is installed when there is a high groundwater level on the site. As a rule, the tank is located under the toilet and has a small volume (up to 18-20 l).
The basic principle of operation: the wastewater is coated with a powdery composition (most often with peat mass), which prevents the appearance and spread of an unpleasant odor. After such treatment, the sewage is transferred to the compost.
The main advantage of this type of outdoor toilet without a cesspool is its simplicity of structure and low construction costs.
- Viewing window.
- Seat cover.
- toilet seat
- Storage capacity.
- Entrance door
- Lining for support joists
- cesspool
- Ventilation window
The backlash closet is characterized by a completely sealed container where sewage and waste water are located. The wastewater in such a toilet does not enter the soil, and therefore is not capable of polluting the environment.
It will be necessary to ensure periodic cleaning by calling in special sewer equipment. The structure of the backlash closet suggests that the main storage tank can be located at some distance from the upper cabin, so such a toilet is often placed in the building.
The disadvantage is the inability to use the building in winter, because... The drains freeze and are difficult to pump out. The solution is to install a special heating system.
Dry toilets are often installed in the countryside. Their operating principle is similar to the work of powders - a closet; waste treatment is also carried out with peat. In some cases, biological preparations containing microorganisms that speed up processing or chemical agents are used.
When using a chemical toilet, it is important to use only safe products.
About ventilation
When building a toilet for a summer house, do not forget about ventilation. The latrine should be equipped with:
- Supply ventilation. It is a small hole at the bottom of the toilet. Only done in stone toilets. Covered with a grill or mosquito net.
- Exhaust ventilation from the top of the pit. If the cesspool is planned to be covered with a concrete floor slab, then at the stage of assembling the formwork for the ventilation pipe, a mortgage is left. Asbestos-cement and sewer pipes are the most commonly used material for ventilation. They are run along the back of the cabin (outside) and secured to the casing with clamps. To improve natural draft, the pipe is placed on the sunny side and painted black. The head is raised 70-80 cm above the roof.
- Exhaust ventilation from the top of the cabin. In order not to make another head, the pipe is connected to the ventilation of the cesspool.
Interesting! A homemade deflector made from an old bucket without a bottom and a cap attached to the bucket with staples will help to increase the draft in the toilet ventilation pipe. The diagram of this original design is shown in the figure below. 1 – cap made of galvanized sheet, 2 – bucket without bottom, 3 – staples (8 pcs.), 4 – clamp, 5 – fasteners, 6 – ventilation pipe.
The first thing an owner does when building a house is build a toilet. Without this structure, even minimal comfort becomes an unattainable dream. We hope that the information and sketches presented will help you make your own country toilet project. If you have your own ideas, or find errors in the text or pictures, then please write to us. We invite theorists and practitioners to the discussion.
Dry toilet
Such a toilet is usually a small device. There are several types of such devices, but each of them contains two cameras - upper and lower. The upper one is actually used as a toilet, and the lower one is needed for recycling waste.
The dry closet is a universal solution. Firstly, it is compact, easy to assemble, mobile, and does not require additional communications. Secondly, such a toilet can be located inside the living space and outside in a separate building. You can also do without building a cesspool. Using biological fluids to break down waste, you can empty such a toilet in any area of the dacha.
Dry toilets come in different types:
- chemical;
- biological;
- peat;
- electric.
Chemical
This type of dry closet uses formaldehyde-based liquid. Discharge of such waste is possible only into the central sewer system, so this type of device is not very popular among summer residents.
Biological
This type is considered the most environmentally friendly. Liquid based on microorganisms is used to fill dry toilets. These devices are often chosen by summer residents, since recycled waste can be used as fertilizer and poured into a compost pit. The only drawback of such toilets is the high price of special fillers.
Peat
Such dry closets do not require any running water. In them, waste is filled with peat, sawdust and other similar components. Often the container for collecting waste is a bag, which makes emptying the contents easier. Such a peat toilet for a summer cottage needs good ventilation.
Electrical
These devices are similar in appearance to conventional toilets. Installation may be difficult due to electrical connections required. Models can be equipped with ventilation and a compressor. The principle of operation of such a toilet is to separate liquid and solid waste, the latter must be disposed of independently.
Combined shower-toilet
The second most necessary building at the dacha is a shower. And if so, then why build two separate structures if they can be built under one roof. Several drawings of country toilets with a shower for self-construction are published below.
Some people attach a shower or toilet to their country house. Of course, it’s much more comfortable and you don’t have to walk outside in the cold. But this method also has its own characteristics. Often an extension needs to be legalized. You can read all about this in more detail here.
As you guessed, the structure is simply doubled in width. If you want, you can create your own project, according to your desires and needs. The drawing of a utility room with a toilet will be exactly like this. You may need to make one of the rooms a little larger. Just provide for this when planning and manufacturing supports for construction.
Video description
The following video will help you create a thoughtful sanitary facility:
On a note! Experts note that many homeowners strive to maximize the area of the sanitary room. They definitely think about this if there are no external restrictions on the dimensions of such a room. After all, they won’t have to save every meter or even centimeter of usable space. However, this decision is not always the right one, because a large toilet is a waste of useful space at home. It can be used more rationally. For example, to increase the area of the living room or dining room, where there is a place for every family member.
The best option for a private home is the rational use of every meter of sanitary facilities Source mykaleidoscope.ru
Warm country toilet for the winter
In winter, running to the toilet in the middle of the night, even if built with love with your own hands, is not a pleasure for everyone. Therefore, many people dream of a warm toilet.
Here we should immediately make a reservation - it will only be warm conditionally. At best, being in a building, you will be protected from snow and wind. It won't be warm here. Unless you are going to connect the toilet to the heating system of the house, install an electric heater in it, or install a potbelly stove, which you will constantly feed with fuel. So, we will try to make do with a minimum of amenities.
The main thing is to insulate the toilet. This can be done in both wooden and brick buildings. Various thermal insulation materials will work, but the easiest way is to use simple polystyrene foam. It has many advantages:
- low cost,
- light weight,
- ease of processing and adjustment,
- high thermal insulation.
The toilet is lined with foam plastic from the inside. To do this, the material is cut into pieces of a suitable shape and size - the easiest way to do this is with a simple hacksaw. If necessary, the edges can be sanded with coarse sandpaper or sandpaper. They must be even so that there are no gaps left when adjusting. The foam is attached to the walls using self-tapping screws and washers - the latter will reduce the pressure on the fragile insulation. By the way, you don’t need to tighten them too much at all - thanks to the lightness of the material, just a couple of screws can easily hold a sheet of several square meters in area. You need to insulate the walls, the door and especially the roof - heat rises and the roof accounts for the lion's share of heat loss.
When the do-it-yourself cladding is completed, for greater attractiveness the toilet is also lined with plywood from the inside. It hides the foam and reduces the risk of accidental damage. The same screws are used as fasteners.
If you want a warm toilet for your dacha, then there are certain ideas for this case too. For example, installing infrared lamps would be a good choice. They consume relatively little energy and at the same time are able to quickly increase the temperature in a small building to more or less comfortable.
What material should I choose for construction?
Building a toilet with your own hands begins with choosing building materials:
Tree. The most popular building material: easy to process, inexpensive and accessible. Wooden toilets are built from timber and boards: they are quite light and do not require a serious foundation - you can get by with small columns. The downside is that wood is short-lived, but with proper processing even it will last at least 10-15 years.
The photo shows finished cabins made of burnt wood
Metal. This toilet material is more practical than wood: galvanized corrugated sheet, for example, does not require treatment before installation. But at the same time, it is lightweight; the structure on the frame can be assembled literally in a day.
Brick. Buildings made of red brick are beautiful and reliable. Although the second depends on the level of skill. If the masonry is done in compliance with all the rules, the toilet will last for decades.
Foam block/gas block. Concrete blocks are larger than bricks, so you can build a small building using them in a matter of days. Reliable, warm, inexpensive, but have one drawback: aesthetics. Therefore, the finished house requires arrangement inside and out. For this purpose, lining, siding, and plastic panels are used.
We build a toilet on a summer cottage from corrugated sheets
The process of making a country toilet from corrugated sheets is similar to the technology of making a cabin covered with boards.
The difference is that for the manufacture of the frame, a metal profile with a cross-sectional size of 40 by 40, 20 by 20 and 40 by 20 mm is most often used. The thickness of the pipe material is 2 mm.
The manufacturing process is as follows:
Step 1. The frame elements are cut to size and welded together. To ensure sufficient rigidity and strength, gussets are welded in the corners; In the absence of a welding machine, a bolted connection is acceptable. The frame is primed and painted;
Step 2. The assembled frame is installed on a pre-prepared base and sheathed with sheets of corrugated sheets;
Step 3. Floorboards of suitable thickness are laid;
Step 4. A gable roof is formed. To do this, the sheathing is first installed, and then the selected roofing material is attached;
Step 5. The gables are sewn up with polycarbonate. They will be used as windows. The base is covered with flat slate.
Advice! The interior space can be lined with clapboard or OSB, which will make the room more comfortable.
Required tools and materials
For the sewer option, gray pipes for internal work with a cross-section of 50 mm, orange for external work with a cross-section of 110 mm and connecting fittings are required.
To build outdoor amenities you will need:
- beams for the frame base;
- sheet plywood;
- batten;
- roofing;
- door block.
If you don’t want to build a seat manually, you can install a plastic toilet without a tank.
Tools that may be useful are a level and a tape measure, a screwdriver or drill, a jigsaw or a hacksaw, a tape measure, a hammer and a shovel.
How to make insulation
The choice of a suitable insulation option must be determined in advance. Much depends on whether you plan to insulate the internal or external parts of the structure.
When planning work on the interior, remember that space is limited. Choose a material that will not take up much space during installation
It is important that it reliably protects against frost, cold and wind. Another thing that speaks in favor of insulation from the inside is that this type of material installation will require less money.
However, each case is individual.
When choosing external insulation, be prepared for more painstaking work. Due to limited space, buy thermal insulation materials whose width does not exceed 75 mm. The ideal option would be to install mineral wool sheets. To attach it, buy rectangular metal slats.
Due to limited space, buy thermal insulation materials whose width does not exceed 75 mm.
- For waterproofing you will need a film, and for cladding - plasterboard. It is best to opt for moisture-resistant sheets.
- Buy screws and profiles. They will be needed in order to make a high-quality fastening.
- To putty the joints between the sheets, buy putty.
To select the right amount of material, it is necessary to take into account the dimensions of the building. Installation of insulation consists of the following stages:
- Take wooden slats. Make the lathing by placing it on the walls in 50 cm increments.
- Lay down sheets of insulation. Secure them with self-tapping screws and attach them to the sheathing. The material should be placed on the walls, do not forget about the ceiling.
- Place a film on the insulation; it is required to protect the mineral wool from moisture. Secure the film with tape.
- Cover the insulation with moisture-resistant plasterboard. They are attached to self-tapping screws and mounted on a metal profile.
- Seal the joints of the sheets with putty.
If you want, you can stick wallpaper or tiles onto the drywall.
You can build a toilet by hiring a construction team, or you can buy a ready-made one.
- The cost of a “Hut” or “Birdhouse” starts from 6,500 rubles.
- A utility block with a toilet – from 12 to 18 thousand rubles.
- Delivery is possible, its cost depends on the destination and region.
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Finishing a country toilet inside - photo
The choice of materials that can be used when finishing a country toilet is huge. Today you can use this:
- Styrofoam,
- PVC panels,
- plywood,
- clapboard
This is not a complete list of options - by visiting a suitable hardware store, it is easy to find a number of other materials, each of which has a number of advantages that make them the best choice for a particular user.
When choosing, you need to pay attention not only to the cost, but also to the ease of installation. For example, it is much easier to cover walls with polystyrene foam or plywood with your own hands. But for lining or panels it is often necessary to arrange lathing - the exception is cases when the walls are already flat.
How to renovate a small toilet: photos of finished interiors
Before you design a small toilet in a panel house or any other housing, you should first consider the features of the repair. The toilet and bathroom, even if they are divided into different rooms, are nevertheless considered a single bathroom, the decoration of which should use the same style, color, texture and the same finishing materials. Also, before starting repairs, you need to decide on the quantity and type of plumbing fixtures, because the installation under a wall-hung toilet or bidet should be fixed before finishing the walls.
A cozy and comfortable toilet interior can be created even in a small room
Helpful advice! In a shared bathroom of any size, it is recommended to use ceramic tiles on all surfaces except the ceiling, which retain their appearance for a long time and are not exposed to moisture. In a small separate toilet, you can use wallpaper to decorate the walls if desired, but ceramics are still considered the best option.
You can visually expand the boundaries of even a small bathroom with the help of light finishes, but when creating a toilet design of 4 square meters. m you can already show more imagination and apply any color combinations. Here, in addition to the sink and toilet, it will be possible to provide additional plumbing, household appliances, and small furniture; for example, you can install a wall cabinet with sliding or hinged doors for storing household small items.
It is important to decorate a toilet of a very small area in a loft style, because the direction accepts the presence of open communications, as well as a minimal amount of decoration on the walls. A characteristic feature of a loft is the presence of brickwork, so you can save on finishing at least one wall. At the same time, you need to be sure that exposed bricks in a small toilet will not cause injury.
You can make a room visually larger using decoration
If you look at photos of toilet designs for a small area, you can often note the presence of corner furniture and built-in plumbing. This technique allows you to take up unclaimed space around the corner to the maximum and free up more free space in the central part of the room. The Internet contains a large selection of photos of the interiors of small toilets, proving that even a small space can be made unusual and comfortable.
