DIY toilet for a summer residence: step by step instructions with a photo

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ABOUTthe improvement of the suburban area does not begin with baths or gazebos, and not even from the garden house. First of all, any owner puts a closet. Because without it, further development of the territory is impossible. At this simple object, a hand is being filled and the first practice of construction work appears. How to build a toilet for a summer residence with your own hands? Step-by-step instructions, photos and diagrams will help you cope with this task.

DIY toilet for a summer residence: step by step instructions

The design of a sanitary house must be approached with all responsibility

The content of the article

1 Place of construction and important conditions
2 Do-it-yourself toilet in the country: how to make a closet with a cesspool
3 Sanitary facilities without a cesspool
4 Models and prices for finished devices
5 DIY toilet: step-by-step instructions for building a birdhouse
6 Toilet hut: basic design principles
7 DIY toilet in the country: photos, ideas and advice on construction
8 Choosing a summer resident
9 Video: do-it-yourself country toilet

Place of construction and important conditions

The rules and regulations for the location of a latrine on the territory of the site are not a whim of the inspection authorities. Their main goal is to prevent waste from entering the groundwater and to provide the site owner with sanitary cleanliness and safety. That is why it is important to know and follow a few simple requirements:

The distance from the sanitary block to the reservoir, if it is located next to the site, is not less than thirty meters. If the water body is located in a lowland relative to the site, the toilet must be moved as far as possible.
The toilet must not be located closer than fifteen meters from the basement or cellars.
You need to step back at least eight meters from the house, from chicken coop or other buildings for living creatures - five meters.
From trees, gardens and fence you need to retreat at least a meter.
It is recommended to study the direction of constant winds so that the unpleasant smell does not bother neighbors.
It is important to know the depth of the groundwater table. If their level is less than two and a half meters, you will have to install dry closet or another hermetic closet version.

Optimal distances between buildings in the country

Important information! When planning the construction of a summer cottage latrine, you need to study the location of neighboring pits, wells and wells. Good relations with neighbors are one of the vital conditions for a successful summer vacation.

Do-it-yourself toilet in the country: how to make a closet with a cesspool

Many summer cottages are equipped with cesspools. This type of construction is not suitable for areas where the groundwater level rises over 2.5 meters. The depth of the pit must be made at least 1.5-2 meters. If, during the preparation of the site, it is found that the pit is filled with moisture, all the work will be in vain.

The ridge should be deep enough, but not reach the groundwater level

A closet with a cesspool has the following advantages:

simplicity of design;
fast erection;
duration of use.

There are also some disadvantages:

it is important to study the depth of groundwater;
you will have to significantly retreat from water sources (wells, wells, reservoirs);
the cost of waterproofing and ventilation of the facility;
the need for regular cleaning.

Diagram of a toilet with a cesspool

This sanitary facility consists of two parts: the booth and the pit itself. The tank for sewage is strengthened brick or boards treated with resin or other impregnation to prevent rotting. The bottom is poured with a layer of concrete thirty centimeters deep. A toilet for a summer residence, a drawing with the dimensions of which is presented above, provides for the possibility of an access to a sewer truck for removing waste from the pit. The hatch into the pit, through which further cleaning will be carried out, must be tightly closed. Experts recommend arranging around septic tank clay castle along the entire height, that is, between brick or wooden walls and the ground, you need to fill in a layer of clay up to a quarter of a meter thick.

Helpful information! The size of the pit directly depends on how often you have to hire a car to clean it. Calculations show that 1 cubic meter of volume per year should be provided for one permanent resident.

Cesspool and foundation device

Scheme for the construction of a booth on top of a cesspool

Sanitary facilities without a cesspool

The increased occurrence of groundwater does not allow you to arrange a cesspool on the site? There are several alternative solutions:

Toilet type "Powder closet". For its arrangement, you will need a container that is installed directly under the toilet seat. To prevent an unpleasant odor after use, sand or ash is poured into the container. Pros: the toilet can be placed anywhere on the site, the device is quite hygienic and does not require special maintenance costs. Cons: You will have to change or clean the tank frequently.

In the powder closet room, you need to provide a place for storing sawdust or ash

Dry closet. The principle of operation of dry closets is in the use of special reagents (liquids or mixtures) that decompose waste. Advantages: ease of maintenance and lack of odors, the ability to place a sanitary point anywhere, even in the house. Disadvantages are the need for frequent cleaning and the high cost of reagents.

A compact dry closet can be placed anywhere

Models and prices for finished devices

Dry closets for summer cottages are divided into three main categories:

Liquid - using liquid fillers, they do not require ventilation or drainage.

Liquid toilet

Model	Mister little mini	Campa Potti MG	Portable 10 (Enviro)	ZENET OS07	Visa Marin 319
Price, rub	5900	3444	3000	2950	4900
Dimensions, mm	420х370х340	383x427x330	350x430x320	350x410x310	410x420x370
Weight, kg	5	3,6	4,5	3,5	5
Drain type	Piston pump	Hand pump	Hand pump	Hand pump	Piston pump
Tank volume, l	18	12	10	10	18
Load, kg	250	250	250	250	250

Peat - natural peat is used for filling. This closet requires ventilation and drainage, so it is better not to put it in the house.

Peat is manually filled into the toilet after use

Model	Piteco 505	Compact Elite	BIOLAN Komplet	BioComfort	ROSTOK Standard
Price, rub	5490	4400	22500	8900	6900
Dimensions, mm	710x390x590	650x380x600	850x600x780	670x420x650	790x615x820
Weight, kg	8,5	6	15	8,8	11
Peat feeding	manual	manual	manual	manual	manual
Tank volume, l	44	40	140	40	100

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Peat toilet for a summer residence: which is better? An overview of the pros and cons, as well as popular manufacturers and prices for peat closets in a special publication of our portal.

Compost - do without fillers, run on electricity. Waste can be used for compost.

Electric toilet

Model	Separett Villa 9011	BioLet Mulltoa 10	Danfo Pacto
Price, rub	34800	88500	63450
Dimensions, mm	541x456x672	660х550х740	220x820x560
Container size, l	23	30	30
Consumption per day, W	60	50	-

Any of these products can be installed quickly and virtually anywhere. A comparative analysis of popular brands of dry closets is presented above.

DIY toilet: step-by-step instructions for building a birdhouse

The step-by-step instructions for a do-it-yourself toilet in the form of a "birdhouse" are appreciated for its simplicity. Indeed, what could be simpler than an ordinary booth with a door and a symbolic window for ventilation?

Classic view of the birdhouse toilet

A do-it-yourself toilet in the country, the drawings of which suggest using standard sizes and dimensions, will not be difficult to build on your own. The height of the booth is usually 2-2.5 meters, the internal dimensions are from 1 square meter.

Drawing of a toilet cubicle - birdhouse

Around the equipped pit, support posts made of brick or concrete with a height of 20-30 centimeters are placed. Such a height is sufficient so that the structure does not topple over during seasonal ground movements. A flooring made of oiled boards is installed on the posts.

It is important to align the base of the toilet so as not to distort the entire structure

Metal corners are used to fix vertical racks from a bar. The top of the frame is strapped. The doorway is decorated with a bar. If the site is exposed to open winds, it is better to install additional oblique planks.

Step-by-step construction of a toilet stall

The frame is sheathed with wood, plywood or OSB plates... A sheet of corrugated board or ondulin is fixed to the roof lathing. The door leaf is hung.

You can sheathe the toilet with clapboard or siding

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Country toilet with your own hands: photos, drawings. From a separate publication you will learn how to make a toilet yourself and find photos of interesting buildings with drawings.

Toilet hut: basic design principles

The triangular structure of the "Shalash" closet is easier to manufacture and can be erected literally in a matter of hours. Its peculiarity is that the walls are simultaneously the roof slopes.

The design of the hut is extremely simple

Such a toilet is sheathed only from the front and back. Roofing material is used from the sides.

Useful advice! It is best to lay on such structures soft roof... It is laid on plywood or OSB sheet.

Construction of a Shalash-type structure

Erection of a structure of the "Shalash" type

DIY toilet in the country: photos, ideas and advice on construction

The design of the closet can be very diverse and include an additional shower and a household block. If you combine these buildings, you can simultaneously save on making a shower pit and the base of a pantry for gardening tools. Below will be presented a toilet in the country with their own hands: photos and various interesting solutions.

Combining a shower and a closet in one building is very rational

With the growing popularity of wooden construction, many options for ready-made outlets from logs and beams have appeared on sale.

Buildings made of rounded logs look very aesthetically pleasing

Another option for the booth is a plastic construction. It is not particularly beautiful, but it looks neat and is easy to wash and clean.

Plastic toilet cubicles are available in different trim levels and colors.

A brick or stone garden toilet is a solid and durable structure. It is usually erected from "waste" brick and revetted with stone, tiles or simply plastered.

Various options for interesting buildings

Craftsmen offer original designs from scrap materials.The closet can be made from car tires, glass bottles or firewood.

Straw bale latrine

Choosing a summer resident

When starting the construction of a strategic object on his site, a closet, every summer resident should remember that it is important to observe sanitary and environmental cleanliness. The toilet should be easy to maintain and use, and be safe for children and the elderly. And if you use creative ideas and imagination in your work, you can turn this sanitary point into a real art object.