How to make an outdoor toilet in a country house: options and an example of phased construction

The toilet is the most important building from which the arrangement of a summer cottage begins. Before you start building it, it is important to decide in advance on the type of toilet (whether it will be with or without a cesspool), what materials the building will be constructed from, and what size it will be. Next, you should choose the appropriate type of toilet. They are manufactured by different manufacturers in such a variety that buyers can easily choose the optimal model for themselves. Also, if you have free time and desire, you can start making your own toilet for your dacha.

Toilet for a summer residence: general provisions

A toilet for a garden toilet can be purchased ready-made, choosing from a wide variety of products presented on the plumbing equipment market. If they want to save money, the owners of their summer cottage can build a budget-friendly and no less practical toilet design with their own hands.

The final choice is made by the owner of the dacha, but before that you should familiarize yourself with the possible options.

• Free compost. As you know, a latrine provides a certain amount of fertilizer, the presence of which increases the productivity of the garden.
• Unloading the main toilet in the country house. A suburban area is rarely connected to a central sewer system, while its functions are performed by a cesspool or septic tank, which have limited volumes.
• Summer residents do not need to enter the house. During daily work in the garden, receiving guests in the garden, relaxing in a shady gazebo and in other situations, it will be more convenient to visit the nearby closet.
• Decorative effect of the structure. With a creative approach, the design of a country toilet can become an attractive and stylish element of the overall design of the country house.

A country toilet installed in the depths of a summer cottage is a necessary element of constant use. The assortment of materials available on the market allows you to create a comfortable and aesthetically pleasing construction and easily install an easy-to-use toilet.

A country street toilet can not only perform its direct functions, but also be an aesthetic addition to the exterior of a suburban area

The operational features of the country toilet allow its use in any suburban area. All garden structures do not require the installation of an elbow, since water should not stand in them.

System design development

To organize a warm toilet at the dacha, the optimal solution would be to make two containers. In the first of them, the primary decomposition of wastewater will be carried out, and in the second, the final decomposition.

For a homemade cleaning system, you can use containers made of durable plastic. They are sold at paint factories and returnable packaging warehouses. A hole is made in the first container, which will serve as the entrance to the drain pipe. A connection is made between the containers, then a hole for the ventilation pipe, as well as for the drainage outlet.

To install a warm country toilet, ordinary sewer pipes with a diameter of 100mm to 150mm are used. It is most convenient to work with metal-plastic pipes. Their sections are combined with collets and fittings. A tee with a connector is used for input. If you plan to use your warm toilet in winter, then lay the pipes underground one and a half meters (or deeper). It is better to insulate the pipes first.

Types of toilets for garden toilets

For most people, using an outdoor toilet is associated with discomfort and negative emotions. However, when arranging a modern country toilet, you can place a convenient toilet, which will make it more modern and comfortable.

In particular, this is the merit of manufacturers of sanitary equipment, who have developed models of toilets for cesspools that are in demand among consumers.

Toilets that are installed in a garden toilet are conventionally divided into 2 groups: homemade and ready-made (factory-made)

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How to choose a country toilet and a product to care for it? Countryside examination.

Wooden

Homemade toilets are assembled from wood. The structure is made in the form of a step (low) or a podium, 45 cm high. The seats are taken ready-made or cut from a board and covered with fabric. Options made from old chairs installed over a pit look original.

Natural boards do not freeze in cold weather, which allows you to use your country toilet all year round. Wood absorbs odors and rots. Before assembling the structure, the boards must be treated with antibacterial impregnations and painted. The material does not last forever, so it is necessary to periodically replace deteriorating parts.

Model pedestal for a summer residence Source zen.yandex.com

How to install a peat toilet?

There is a toilet model that brings double benefits. It is a composting toilet that becomes a fertilizer supplier for garden crops. Let's consider both options - conventional and biological.

Step 1. Construction of a cesspool

To ensure uninterrupted operation of the toilet, it is not enough to dig a cesspool and install a platform on it. During operation of such a makeshift structure, unpleasant odors will spread throughout the suburban area. There is also a high probability of the walls of the cesspool collapsing.

To avoid troubles, it is necessary to strengthen the walls of the cesspool with cinder blocks or bricks, and peat should be poured into the hole. It helps eliminate unpleasant odors and simplifies the processing of waste into fertilizers that increase the productivity of the garden.

The classic design of a garden outdoor toilet meets certain requirements. It is functional, easy to use and safe

The construction of a toilet for a summer residence is a combination of 2 parts of the structure:

• Upper . The equipment requires the presence of a seat or pedestal, which depends on the chosen design. All waste goes into this part and then falls into the cesspool. The system can be connected to a septic tank.
• Nizhnyaya _ The cesspool contains a peat layer and waste is processed. It is important that the pit is closed, otherwise some of the waste will end up in the ground and groundwater.

Both parts of the garden toilet can have any width and depth; the dimensions of the structure depend on the needs of the owners of the suburban area. Recommended parameters: the cesspool should be at least 1 m, and the toilet seat should be at least 40 cm.

The design diagram of a garden toilet consists of elements: a cesspool, a toilet seat, a window, a ventilation pipe, a hole for pumping out waste, a bumper board and a clay castle

The owner of a suburban area should know that for a street model to work normally, it is not enough to dig a cesspool and make a platform. The installation process involves actions to reliably strengthen the structure. A secure base must be provided and measures taken to avoid unpleasant odors. The cesspool must not only be dug, but also strengthened.

The walls of the cesspool are usually lined with bricks, and the bottom of the pit is covered with peat. It effectively removes unpleasant odors and helps with waste recycling

Installing an outdoor country toilet is quite simple. This virtually eliminates the possibility of installation errors and inconvenience when using the equipment.

Step #2. Installation of a dry closet on peat

A peat dry closet is often installed in a suburban area, which can be portable or permanently installed. Installation of such a structure is not difficult and does not require special skills.

The operation of a peat dry closet is based on composting - waste is converted into compost using biologically active components. The role of the components is played by peat or its mixture with sawdust.

Peat has bactericidal properties. It effectively and quickly decomposes waste, eliminating unpleasant odors from the outdoor bathroom.

Peat is a natural component that has many advantages. The main ones are safety, environmental friendliness and the ability to use the resulting compost as fertilizer.

A garden peat toilet has the following advantages:

• Portability. The booth can be installed in any garden plot and, if necessary, moved without the use of special equipment.
• It can serve as a temporary toilet during the construction of a house, until the sewage system is organized.
• Ease of installation and maintenance.

The design of a peat-type dry closet includes the main elements:

Choosing a wastewater treatment system

The most common method for summer residents is biological treatment. This method is based on the life process of special bacteria placed in a well or septic tank.

Usually used:

They involve the use of a septic tank - a special container in which the above-mentioned microorganisms decompose the waste of our life. After this, the wastewater enters the soil through the drainage (if the soil does not absorb moisture well enough, then the wastewater goes to the place of filtration, i.e., to the nearest ditch).

It must be taken into account that the septic tank must be at least 5 meters away from the house, and 20 meters from the well. The volume of the septic tank should be three to four times the daily water consumption.

A biological treatment system can be organized in a simpler way - by installing a well made of reinforced concrete rings or one large container:

Installation instructions for the plastic model

To save time and get excellent results, choose models made of modified plastic. Let's consider the procedure for selecting and installing modern toilets.

Step 1. Choosing a plastic toilet

Plastic is a relatively inexpensive, strong, wear-resistant and durable material. A ready-made factory version will cost more than a wooden toilet seat, since high-quality PVC is used in the production of a plastic toilet.

Popular, “Cersanit”, “Jika”, “Slavia”, “Colombo”. The design of an outdoor plastic toilet does not provide for the presence of a “knee”.

A plastic outdoor toilet for a dacha is often chosen straight so that waste does not linger in it, but immediately falls into the cesspool

A garden toilet made of plastic is the best option for a suburban area, with the following advantages:

• Wide range of shapes and colors.
• Attractive appearance.
• Lightweight equipment that does not exert significant pressure on the floor.
• Increased strength and wear resistance.
• Hygiene and convenient operation.
• Acceptable cost of products.

About the sump

Installation of an outdoor toilet

We’ll talk more about cesspools, tricks for their construction and ways to do without a cesspool at all below; in general, a local sewerage septic tank is a big separate issue.

In the meantime, see the diagram in the figure, suitable for a yard toilet and utility block

Pay attention to reflector 1; it is absolutely necessary for the toilet, because... directs discarded feces to the front of the pit

Then they slowly slide into the pocket under pumping, being processed by bacteria along the way. Without a reflector, the entire biocenosis in the pit will be mixed up, and approximately twice its volume will be needed. Gray waste is discharged into a pit without a reflector, but also into the front part. A blind concrete box 4 and a clay lock 3 at the dacha are also absolutely necessary to prevent infiltration into the ground, and the purpose of the inspection and cleaning door 2 does not require explanation.

Luxury country toilet

I built an outdoor toilet for my wife and daughter. Well, I didn’t forget myself. I didn’t waste time on trifles. If you build, then build it right!

The user divided the construction of an outdoor toilet into stages:

1. I dug a hole and lowered two barrels with a volume of 200 liters into it. The barrels were stacked on top of each other. There is no bottom or lid. I cut slits in the bottom barrel in a checkerboard pattern. Gravel 10-15 cm thick was poured from below.

1. Marked out the foundation for the country toilet. Base size – 2500x1500 mm.

1. The strip foundation was poured. I laid a beam with a cross section of 10x10 cm on the concrete. For waterproofing, I laid roofing felt.

1. Installed the frame of an outdoor toilet made of timber. The height of the main posts is 2000 mm. A 5x5 cm block was used for the jib.

1. For the rafters of the country toilet, the user took a 50x50 mm block. The pitch of the rafters is 400 mm. The lathing is a board 15x2 cm. The floor is covered with a board 3 cm thick.

1. Mrreanimatolog insulated the country toilet with stone wool. The inside was lined with clapboard. Outside is a block house. I installed a washbasin, a sink and a “faience friend” like a country toilet.

The ventilation pipe goes behind the toilet. Then it passes under the floor and comes out directly above the barrel. A vent pipe is mounted on the wall. I made ventilation holes around the perimeter of the foundation from a pipe with a diameter of 5 cm. This provides additional ventilation. Therefore, there are no unpleasant odors in the toilet.

At the end of the work, the user completed a porch 700 mm long. Covered the roof with corrugated sheets. I cut in windows measuring 50x50 cm and installed a homemade door.

The operation of the country toilet proved the functionality of the design. Among the modifications, the user installed the toilet with silicone sealant. This eliminated leaks where the toilet was installed on the floor.

Primary requirements

As a rule, much less attention is paid to the arrangement of a separate bathroom than to a “home” one. But despite this, toilets for country toilets must meet certain requirements:

• Low cost. It is stupid to purchase an expensive or prestigious model. As a rule, the operation of country toilets cannot be called careful or careful, so purchasing a budget model will be completely justified.
• Simplicity of design. The complex mechanism of the sewage system of such a toilet will only bring headaches. Therefore, a cesspool is the best solution.
• Easy to install. If necessary, the product should be easily removed and installed back so that there are no problems when cleaning the cesspool. For maximum efficiency, it is recommended not to install additional fasteners.
• No tank. Installing pipes, organizing flushing, installing a riser, supplying water pipes - all these are extra expenses. If you still spend money and organize a flushing system, you need to prepare for constant cleaning of the drainage pit.

Based on this, a country toilet is usually presented as a separate cubicle with a toilet

and a cesspool. However, some owners of summer cottages still prefer to organize a room with a toilet and a full-fledged flushing system. Recently, the use of dry closets has become popular.

Toilet house in oriental style

And this is a country toilet with Chinese and Japanese motifs.

Oriental motifs are ideal for those who like to reflect in a cozy environment. Therefore, I decided to make a country toilet in a similar style. It's not difficult to make. Look.

• First, the portal participant assembled the frame of the curved roof.

• The rafters were covered with plywood - the basis for laying flexible tiles.

• The roof was placed on wooden supports.

• Assembling the frame of a country toilet.

• Internal and external decoration of a country toilet in oriental style.

• Next, the user installed windows, sliding doors and a toilet.

Final touches.

Waste disposal goes like this: the toilet has two hatches, one outside, in the ground, the second hatch folds down along with the toilet. There is a small plastic barrel with handles installed under the toilet. If necessary, all waste is removed.

Organization of water supply

In order to fully operate a warm country toilet, it is necessary to ensure a constant supply of water to it. There are two options here:

Toilet in the countryside made of aerated concrete

First, look at what happened to the portal user with the nickname sandrovich.

Country toilet built from aerated concrete.

Now we’ll tell you how to build such a toilet with your own hands.

• Dig a hole.

• Line the walls with aerated concrete.

• Fill the floor slab.

Do not forget to make mortgages for ventilation pipes and a seat for the toilet.

• Build a toilet “box” from aerated concrete.

• Plaster the walls.

• Install the roof and finish the toilet.

This is what happened in the end.

You can learn more about the designs of users’ country toilets in the topics: Luxury country outdoor toilet, Oriental-style toilet house and Aerated concrete country toilet.

Recommendations

Having completed the project and purchased the materials necessary for the work, you should strictly follow the assembly technologies and instructions for specific parts and elements

Particular attention is paid to sealing joints. The modern generation of building materials is characterized by a high level of unification. The parts are standard and fit together exactly

O-rings and gaskets make the joints reliable and durable. When assembling, you need to check the complete set of the entire device, and when assembling, do not ignore the advice offered by the manufacturers

The parts are standard and fit together exactly. O-rings and gaskets make the joints reliable and durable. When assembling, you need to check the complete set of the entire device, and when assembling, do not ignore the advice offered by the manufacturers.

The toilet at the dacha will live up to expectations if the master follows the technology. Often, both professionals and amateurs use sealants to ensure tightness. Silicone-based compounds are popular today. The elastic structure and good adhesion make it possible to maintain the integrity of the joints even during vibrations and physical stress. Sealant connections are well worth the small investment required to purchase them.

Another important factor in successfully combating odor is the design of the latrine itself. If there is no supply air duct, then you can leave the hole open. When the toilet in the country is equipped with a full ventilation air exchange system, it is better to make a lid. The best way to get rid of the problem of unpleasant odor is to install a regular toilet. Conducting water today does not seem like a difficult task. As a result, the toilet acquires completely new qualities. The toilet has a device for forming a water plug. The drain moves along a sinusoidal curve. Clean water in this place is the most effective way to protect clean air. In this case, it is possible to completely seal the internal volume of the toilet from the sump.

When constructing a latrine adjacent to the main building, you can use another piece of advice from experienced craftsmen. You can fix the exhaust pipe along the wall of the house, extending it to the roof of the main building. The length of the route will increase significantly. This method is borrowed from the practice of stove makers. The higher the pipe, the stronger the draft. With this scheme, it may be necessary to install regulating shut-off valves, since high performance can cause a noticeable draft in the toilet.

You can improve traction using a deflector. Inexpensive device, easily installed at the upper end of the outlet pipe. The special design creates vortex flows, which are converted into directed movement of air masses. According to various estimates, the efficiency of the hood can increase by 10-20%. The device does not require an electrical connection; it operates autonomously, using exclusively aerodynamic laws and rules.

Types of outdoor toilets

When building a summer house, even for seasonal living, the house must have a sewerage system and a bathroom. Another thing is that if you are often on the street, then hardly anyone will want to drag dirt from the garden beds into the house when visiting the restroom.

The solution to this problem is to build a latrine on the street. The construction of such a structure should be treated with special attention. After all, such a structure is not intended for temporary use. The best option would be to conclude an agreement with a qualified construction team. Our specialists will perform the work efficiently and the structure will last for many years.

Let's consider options for modern latrines.

Standard

This is a familiar small house with a hole under it. To build it, a hole is usually dug, and the toilet itself is placed above it. When the pit is filled, it is cleaned, for which a specially equipped (sewage) machine is called.

This version of a toilet for a dacha has been time-tested. Previously, this method of constructing latrines was used everywhere. Today there are more modern methods of waste disposal.

The standard “booth” is not original, but it does its job properly Source zen.yandex.ru

Outdoor toilet without a pit - powder closet

It is mainly used in cases where it is not possible to dig a hole, or there is no need to frequently use the toilet.

This type of dacha structure is convenient due to its compactness. The toilet seat is placed on a small container. After each visit to this room, it is necessary to pour a special mixture of peat into the container. Other types of backfill are also possible: earth, ash, sawdust, dry crushed leaves, etc. This helps get rid of bad odors.

There are also negative aspects of such a construction: the small volume of the container. If the toilet is regularly used by a large number of people, the container will have to be emptied frequently, therefore, such a purchase only makes sense if the toilet will be used from time to time.

Powder-closet - a toilet without a pitSource stroyew.ru See also: Catalog of companies that specialize in water supply and sewerage.

Outdoor toilet with sealed pit

This solution is suitable for people who do not have the opportunity to place the structure away from the main living space. Also, it will have to be used in case of high groundwater or the presence of any other source of water near the plot.

A sealed pit is made of concrete or plastic containersSource krrot.net

Dry toilet is a subtype of powder closet

If you want to acquire such a design, you must take into account that its working capacity requires cleaning approximately once a week. The main difference from the powder closet is the separation of waste. In two containers, sewage is separated into solid and liquid.

There is no unpleasant odor here, which is explained by the slow oxidation of the vapor. The main condition for this is that the toilet lid is tightly closed. But you need to make sure that flies don’t fly inside the toilet. If insects begin to lay eggs, then worms will appear in the biomass and rapid oxidation of human waste products will begin. As a result, the corresponding odor will begin to spread.

Backfill options for dry closets are different. The product is poured into the toilet lid. When it is lifted, part of the backfill falls into the discharge hole. After closing the lid, the waste is automatically filled in.

Recognizable design of a dry closetSource vse-o-kanalizacii.ru

Dimensions

There are no strict recommendations on this matter, and there cannot be: the conditions in the country are very different, and so are the people. There are sizes that many consider optimal.

On one site there are very high beds and not very...

So, the dimensions of the raised beds are:

Height - from 20 cm to 50-60 cm. Look here what a difficult task it turns out to be. The higher the bed is raised, the easier it is to process - less bending. But more land and all the other “fillings” will be required. One more point: if a small bed may be covered with snow and will be covered from severe frosts, then a tall one will freeze through: the sides will also be open. For those beds where annuals are sown, this does not play any role, but for perennial strawberries, let’s say, this is a problem. Therefore, the height is chosen based on these considerations. According to the experience of many summer residents, the optimal height for strawberries is 20 cm. Then you can hope that it will not freeze. Width - from 60 cm to 1.2 m. Choose a distance so that it is convenient for you to cultivate the bed. A distance of 60-70 cm is chosen if the approach to the bed is only from one side. If you can reach it from both sides, you can make it a meter or more

It is important that the middle is processed without much stress. Length. Here everyone chooses based on the configuration of the site or their desire

There are no recommendations at all.

To prevent the bed from being too high, part of it can be buried: bury it 20-30 cm, and then put walls on top. The removed soil will be used for backfilling (there is often simply not enough soil), and the substrate from the lower coarse layers can be made thicker. And to minimize the cost of maintaining such a bed, you can use drip irrigation.

This is interesting: Do-it-yourself drip irrigation for your dacha at no cost - do it yourself

How is the construction of the above-ground part of the toilet carried out?

After the summer resident has decided on the choice of latrine pit, it is worth thinking about the upper appearance. Here everything depends on a person’s imagination, and various building materials will help make a toilet in a country house not only a necessary, but also a beautiful room.

First of all, you need to choose the optimal size of the building. They should not be too large, but not too small either. Otherwise, an obese person simply will not fit there. As drawings of a toilet for a summer house, you can take at least the following diagram, or order an individual calculation from specialists.

Drawing of a country toiletSource stroypay.ru

• First of all, they build the lower base, on which the next step is to install the frame. Timber is mainly used as a building material here.
• The back wall should be about 10 cm lower than the front wall. This is done to ensure the slope of the roof. The door must be secured to the front wall. If necessary, cut a hole for the window.
• Next, the frame is sheathed with the selected material. If the toilet is supposed to be without a toilet, then the seat under the high chair is also covered.
• The outer part can be made of any materials. The design can also be varied.

Design options for a country toilet Source vannayasovety.ru

Installation and arrangement

Let's consider the option of arranging a toilet and restroom made of wood. In this case, a wide step acts as a seat. To do this you need to put in a minimum of effort.

Drawing of a wooden toilet for a summer house

Detailed instructions:

1. Half of the floor area is covered with boards.
2. A beam is mounted in the middle at a height of 0.4 m. This will be the top of the step.
3. The vertical gap between the floor surface and the crossbar is decorated with boards.
4. The upper part is clogged with boards and an oval hole is made in the center for mounting the toilet lid.

To reduce the unpleasant odor, you need to install a ventilation pipe about 3 m long above the cesspool.

To make the structure more durable, it is better to coat it with special impregnations. Since wood can be destroyed by moisture, strong temperature changes and fungus.

Blocks

If the cesspool is the first option, then installation of the toilet will be elementary: You just need to install the toilet on the existing flooring and attach it to the floor using screws.

It is recommended to use rubber seals during installation, which will secure the device more securely and softly and will prevent it from swinging later.

To prevent the smell in the toilet from being too annoying, it is advisable to provide ventilation. To install it, a pipe made of asbestos or plastic is usually used. The diameter of the ventilation pipe should be 10 cm and the length should be about 3 m. It will also be interesting to learn more about how to use an electric dry closet.

Attention: if the toilet is located near a residential building, position the end of the ventilation pipe so that it is higher than the dwelling. Otherwise, there is a risk that unpleasant odors will waft through open windows directly into the house.

Barrel

If you decide to use a barrel under the cesspool, then before installing the toilet, you will need an adapter - a kind of cone made of a sheet of galvanized iron. It is needed in order to limit the diameter of waste falling into the barrel, since otherwise the soil around it may be contaminated. The cone must be made carefully and installed, carefully sealing all cracks and joints.

Cesspool options

This design is a hole that is dug near the house and where sewage drains. Some of the sewage is processed by bacteria, some settles to the bottom. The other part (liquid) seeps deep into the earth. So, what has settled to the bottom of the pit must be periodically removed so that the sewer structure does not overflow. That is why it is called a cesspool.

Today, pits for a toilet in a cesspool-type country house are not just depressions dug in the ground. A large number of modern options for constructing cesspools are offered, using different building materials or finished products. As an example, concrete rings, tanks built from bricks or concrete blocks, ready-made plastic or metal containers, even rubber tires from cars.

Monolithic cesspool for toilet Source reloky.sezyrokina.ru.net

Let's look at some designs using various materials and products. But let’s first outline one point.

It is important to accurately determine the location of the cesspool.

1. The minimum distance to the foundation of the house is 5 m.
2. To drinking wells or boreholes - 30 m.
3. 5 m to neighbor's fence.
4. The best option is closer to the road, if the disposal of sewage waste will be carried out by a sewer truck. Or you will have to build a road to the pit.

The simplest version of a cesspool is a depression in the ground, over which a wooden house is installed. After filling the recess, the house is moved to another place, where a hole is also dug. And the used one is simply buried. After a year, the sewage turns into excellent humus. Trees grow well in this place.

The option is actually simple, but it is not suitable for a large country house. Still, I want to live well, enjoying the fruits of civilization. This means that at the dacha it is better to make a good, large hole so that wastewater not only from the toilet, but from the bathroom and kitchen flows into it.

Collection of toilet waste with a filter layerSource mastergrad.com See also: Catalog of companies that specialize in water supply and sewerage.

Calculation of the volume of a country cesspool

The difficulty of operating sewerage structures of this type lies in the fact that all sewage leaving the dacha is collected in a pit and is practically not disposed of independently, as happens in septic tanks. Therefore, there is no volume calculation as such.

Dacha owners decide for themselves what size the hole will be dug. The bigger, the better. You will have to pump out less often. Optimally – 2 m³ per person. For example, if 3 people permanently live at the dacha in the summer, then you will have to build a pit with a volume of 6 m³. Although this is not a strict parameter.

Pit made of reinforced concrete rings

Let's move on to considering the construction of pits from different materials. So, a sewer cesspool made of reinforced concrete rings for a toilet in a country house. It should be noted right away that installation of concrete products will require a crane, which will increase the cost of the project. But this design has a fairly long service life, almost eternal.

Cesspool made of reinforced concrete ringsSource musorish.ru

Here is the sequence of construction operations:

1. Dig a pit at a depth above the groundwater level.
2. Its bottom is leveled and covered with sand 10-20 cm thick, which is compacted.
3. A reinforced concrete pancake is placed on the prepared cushion using a crane, which is purchased as a separate additional element to the concrete rings.
4. The reinforced concrete rings themselves are stacked on top of each other on the bottom.
5. A concrete cover with a hatch is installed on top.
6. The outer surfaces of the rings are treated with bitumen mastic or hot bitumen. This is waterproofing that will extend the service life of reinforced concrete products. It is optimal to do this not on the assembled structure, but to process each element separately before installation.
7. The gap between the rings and the walls of the pit is filled with soil.
8. The joints between structural elements are covered from the inside with a waterproofing compound, for example, Betonkontakt.
9. A plastic pipe is installed on the lid as exhaust ventilation.

A toilet for a dacha made of concrete rings is assembled in one day. This is one of the main positive characteristics of a sewerage structure of this type.

Choosing a location

Before starting work on arranging a latrine, you should carefully consider the question of where it will be located. First of all, you should maintain the distances that regulations require the restroom to be separated from various objects.

These distances are shown in the table:

The water source available on the site should be located above the place where the toilet will be - then it will not be polluted by the water flowing from its side. The direction of groundwater flow should also be taken into account, to identify which a special study is carried out. The latrine should be located downstream of the well or borehole.

All of the above applies to pit toilets. But you need to think about your neighbors in any case, that is, regardless of the type of restroom.

It won’t be very good if you build a structure near a neighbor’s barbecue or children’s sports equipment. You need to choose a corner without constant occupancy and install the cabin so that it is turned towards the neighbors with the back side, and not the door.

Features of operation

If the sewerage structure is done correctly, then there will be no problems with its operation. The main problem is pumping out sewage. There are three options here:

• the old grandfather's method - rope and bucket;
• fecal pump and container;
• sewerage machine.

Today you can increase the pumping frequency. To do this, dry bacteria are poured into the pit. They come to life in a humid environment and actively process organic matter, leaving activated sludge at the bottom, which is a good fertilizer for plants. But, as practice shows, over the years, fat deposits increase on the walls and bottom of the sewer structure, reducing its volume. Even bacteria can't cope with them. There is only one way out - to clean the pit manually by letting a person inside.

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What are they like?

To understand how to properly install a toilet, you first need to get at least some idea about their types.

Photos of all types of toilets

First we give you this classification:

1. Mounted or wall-mounted. Such plumbing does not come into contact with the floor, but is mounted on a solid wall structure - an installation. It also contains a tank for draining. All communications and pipes are hidden. Outwardly it looks very aesthetically pleasing, but installation will require a lot of money and effort. In addition, the secrecy of communications complicates the process of maintenance and repair.
2. Attached. Such products are mounted on the floor, although communications and the cistern are hidden in the wall. That is, only the clock and the drain button are visually visible. Not the most successful solution from a practical point of view. Yes, everything looks neat, most of the elements are hidden. But if problems or leaks occur, all the characteristic disadvantages of this method appear.
3. In-floor. These are not relevant for apartments and houses, since they require installation directly into the floor recess. This is a popular solution when arranging public toilets. It makes no sense to talk about them in detail. This is a simple hole in the floor that many people have difficulty using. It is unlikely that anyone would want to install such a miracle of plumbing in their own home.
4. Floor-standing. The most standard and well-known methods of installing plumbing fixtures. The design is not expensive, it is easy to install, dismantling the toilet is simple and smooth, as is maintenance and installation.

Release forms

1. Oblique. Such releases are present in almost every typical multi-story building that was built from the 60s to the 90s. This, in fact, is the best option among all existing ones, since there is no fear of making a mistake during installation.
2. Vertical. Most often found in Stalin buildings that were built in the mid-twentieth century. The socket is hidden under the base of the toilet, and the sewer pipe goes into the ceiling and connects to the neighbors' riser. Leaks were quite rare, although they caused some inconvenience. But it is still quite difficult to find such options now, and working with them is not very convenient. If it is an old house with very high ceilings, then this saves the situation. With the current heights of the walls, it is difficult to perform a vertical release. In any case, work has to be done.

Foam seats

The simplest and cheapest, but at the same time acceptable and quite convenient solution are foam seats. They are made of foamed polypropylene, which has a sufficient degree of rigidity so as not to deform under the weight of the human body. In addition, this material has a high level of durability. This toilet seat can last for several years, and its approximate cost is about 300 rubles. This is a really symbolic price for not experiencing wild discomfort every time from visiting an outdoor toilet in the autumn-winter season.

The low level of thermal conductivity of foamed polypropylene does not allow the product to freeze strongly. If you sit on it even in frosty weather, the feeling of discomfort will not be very strong. Finally, an important advantage of this option is its hygiene. Such products are easy to wash and clean. At the same time, their outer layer is not damaged. Its integrity ensures that bacteria, mold and mildew will not grow in cracks, scratches and recesses.

Thus, foam seats have a number of advantages that ensure their popularity and demand. Their comparative disadvantage is that foam products can burst, break or become deformed if they are used by people who are very overweight. If a person who regularly uses the toilet weighs more than 100 kg, a polypropylene foam seat can quickly fail.

Varieties

Despite not being very popular, there are several models on the country toilet market, each of which is good in its own way. Of course, you can use a standard model designed for a house or apartment, but for operation it is necessary to reinforce the flooring with reinforced concrete

. In addition, the relatively high cost of the toilet does not allow the product to take first place in popularity. Therefore, the article will consider models that are best suited for a country toilet.

Wooden seat or counter

One of the most common toilet models. There are 2 options here: make it like a step (occupies the free distance from one wall to another) or like a cube. However, a person will feel more comfortable if the first option is implemented. On this “counter” next to the toilet you can put toiletries.

At the top of the cube (or counter) there is a hole into which a standard seat is attached

for the toilet. Some people make do with ordinary pieces of thick foam.

Plastic toilet

A model that has a number of advantages:

• Attractive design.
• Variety of colors.
• Good strength.
• Ease of use.
• Reasonable cost.
• Hygiene.

In the market for such products, you can easily find something for yourself. However, it must be borne in mind that not all models can withstand too much weight.

. Therefore, if necessary, you should clarify this information with the seller.

As a rule, such products are fastened with thick screws. However, if the floor is concrete, it is necessary to purchase devices with dowel fastening.

"Powder closet"

This modification of a country toilet is similar to a dry closet

. The fact is that to use a powder closet you do not need a cesspool. All waste is accumulated in a certain container and then taken out.

It is clear that it is not at all necessary to purchase a dry closet with a special container. You can get by with a regular bucket. The main thing is to cover the waste with some kind of powder after each visit to the toilet. Ash, peat, sawdust, dry soil, etc. are perfect for these purposes. Failure to comply with this condition may result in an unpleasant odor in the room.

Thanks to the special design, there is no need to secure the toilet

. In essence, this is an ordinary mobile toilet. True, for greater convenience, a wooden superstructure can be placed under the seat to make it easier to remove the container for the contents.

Iron toilet

Made from galvanized steel

. In terms of popularity, this model is on par with its wooden counterpart. It is worth saying that despite the apparent high cost, the cost of manufacturing such a modification of the toilet is very small.

The manufacturing principle is quite simple (more on this below): a galvanized sheet is rolled into a cylinder and installed vertically in the toilet. Of course, sitting on a sheet of steel is not very comfortable, so a homemade seat is made or its plastic equivalent is purchased. The waste is dumped into a cesspool.

Examples of finished projects

One of the simplest solutions for country toilets, which are used everywhere, is the construction of a “birdhouse”. This is the name given to a standard rectangular restroom. Most often it has a pitched roof, which is made of slate. Below you can see a drawing indicating the dimensions of just such a restroom. Among the disadvantages, it is worth noting that the restroom is unstable to loads, as well as the need for additional upholstery material that will eliminate drafts.

If you want something more intricate, then you can build a triangular toilet. It is called a hut. This is exactly what it resembles with its shape. The triangle is one of the most stable shapes, so such a toilet can withstand both wind and snow loads. Unlike the previous option, snow cover will not be able to accumulate on such a latrine. Below is a drawing showing all the dimensions of the restroom. You should not save when choosing the width of the toilet. If you make it too small, then it will be almost impossible to stand up to your full height in the restroom.

A more complex toilet option for making in the country is a diamond-shaped toilet. It is also called a hut. Such a restroom will require significant consumption of building material. But with such a toilet you can be sure of stability even in strong winds. Another solution would be to build a restroom in the shape of a small house. It usually has a gable roof and is constructed from any type of materials.

Project

The main task before starting to design a building for an outdoor toilet is to choose a place for its installation. This is especially important if the restroom has a cesspool. The toilet should be at a minimum distance of 5 meters from the house. It is advisable to make it larger so that unpleasant odors do not come into the home. Particular attention should be paid to wells or other water storage tanks. It is important that waste does not leak into them under any circumstances. To do this, it is necessary to provide a distance of at least 30 meters. If there are fruit trees nearby, then it is also necessary to maintain a gap of 5 meters to them. It would be convenient to locate the toilet closer to the road from where the sewer truck will approach, but a distance of 5 meters must also be maintained to it. The toilet must be 2 meters or more away from the neighbor’s fence.

After choosing a place for the restroom, you can decide on the size of the future building. There are several rules that apply to outdoor toilets. For example, the height of the toilet should not be too high. If it exceeds 2.5 meters, then due to the high windage the toilet will simply overturn. If the height of the restroom roof is below 2 meters, then there may not be enough air in it and there will be some difficulties for tall people to visit. In order to make it convenient to turn around, the width of the outdoor toilet should be at least 1 meter. The depth of the toilet is also an important factor in order not to rest your knees on the door, so it is calculated from a minimum value of 1.2 meters. Below is a drawing of a country toilet, which shows all the required dimensions.

Note! For brick latrine buildings, the maximum room height can exceed 2.5 meters without fear of damaging the structure.