Hozblok for summer cottages with shower and toilet: advantages and disadvantages

The presence of a toilet and shower at a summer cottage is an integral part of a comfortable stay. As a rule, a summer shower is predominantly installed in the country. You can independently build a building that will combine several rooms at once. Thus, not only space is saved, but also the materials that will be used in the construction.

The hozblock can be used for completely different purposes. For example, in the heat, you can hide from the sun by building a room that will resemble a recreation room. You can also use it as a warehouse to store vegetables, fruits and other fruits grown in the garden. It all depends on what a person needs and what he lacks.

The building is a structure that combines several rooms at once, necessary for comfortable use. Basically, a utility block for a summer residence includes a toilet and shower. You can build several compartments that will be designed to store the things you need in the household. The option is not excluded that inside you can combine a resting place with a garage.

The size of the building depends entirely on the individual preferences of the person, as well as the free space on the site.

There are two approaches to hosting hosting blocks:

• several rooms are combined together and a semblance of a single complex is created;
• outbuildings are located along the entire perimeter of the summer cottage in separate blocks.

Experts advise placing such buildings in places with shade, for example, in an area not intended for a vegetable garden or a place for recreation.

For the manufacture of a utility block, the following types of materials can be used:

• metal;
• wood:
• plastic.

First of all, their choice depends on the individual preferences of the person, as well as the purpose of the utility block. As a rule, it is wood that is used as a building material. It is especially true for summer cottages. It is worth noting that the choice of material directly depends on the budget, the expected duration of the structure, the installation location and other factors.

Plastic models are the most cost effective as well as lightest in weight. Wooden utility blocks are considered more environmentally friendly, durable and aesthetic. Most manufacturers cover the wood with a special impregnation that provides protection from rot and insects. Metal structures are installed as a garage, storage space, and also used on construction sites.

Before starting the construction of a utility block, it is necessary to think over its project and draw up a drawing. Only after that you can start building. In this case, you can be sure of the usability. An improperly thought out layout can spoil the impression of the structure. As a rule, inexpensive materials for the construction of a utility block are purchased for summer cottages. In this case, we will focus on the most popular material - wood.If you have even a small idea of ​​construction, then you can try to build a utility block yourself.

An important part of the construction is the tools that will be involved during the work.

To build a utility block you will need:

• shovel;
• concrete mixer;
• container with water;
• pliers;
• building level;
• tape measure;
• cord;
• self-tapping screws;

• pencil;
• axe;
• square;
• plane;
• hacksaw;
• a wheelbarrow for transferring concrete mix;
• screwdriver.

In the process of work, it will be clear which tools are missing. Everything is determined individually. As a rule, some of them will be superfluous. But it's better to prepare in advance.

Stages of work:

• Choosing a place for the construction. It should be noted right away that the site should not be located in a pit.
• A columnar foundation is being installed. To do it, you should make a markup on the ground. For this, a tape measure and ropes are used.
• After marking, a pit is dug, which should not exceed 1.5-2 m in depth. The width can be different depending on preferences. But, as a rule, the length and width correspond to the standard dimensions of 100x150cm.

• After the hole is dug, it will need to be strengthened. This will require bricks and mortar to serve as the bonding material.
• Once the walls are ready, the pit is filled with sand and gravel. Next, you need to concrete everything. Thus, a container is obtained that will not let the contents pass through the walls.
• Installation of a columnar foundation. Holes are dug about 80 cm deep. Then they are covered with a thick layer of sand, which is tamped. On top of the sand, the same layer of gravel is poured, which is also compacted. Only after that, the pillars are lowered into the prepared hole and covered with sand.

• Installation of a drain pipe under the shower room. The drain must be installed anywhere and then brought out.
• A frame is assembled from a bar, the shape of which depends on the project and the number of rooms in the future building.
• Stands are installed on the manufactured frame, which are tied along the upper edge.
• Window and door openings for each room in the utility block are installed, if desired and necessary, from a bar. You can do them from any side. As a rule, it all depends on the wishes of the owners and the location of the building.

• Roofing. As a rule, for this, several types of materials are used to choose from, depending on personal preferences. For example, sheet steel, roofing felt, slate, tiles, corrugated board. But it is worth noting that the most popular option is precisely the tile, which will be in harmony with the rest of the buildings in the summer cottage.
• Floor covering. A rather important step that provides not only usability, but also safety. For this, boards are used and the external upholstery of the structure is carried out. The wood veneer is covered with oil paint.
• Insulation. For these purposes, you will need foam and fiberglass wool, which is attached with a stapler or glue.
• The final step is interior decoration. Typically, the walls in the shower or toilet are sheathed with plastic clapboard. Inside, you can do everything at your own discretion. For example, to build shelves for small things, shampoos, soap, toilet paper, etc. Shelves are especially relevant for storing things necessary in the household.

In the summer dining room, you can put a small table at which the company will gather. There you can also install various boxes for storing dishes and other little things.

The construction of the utility block is shown in stages in the video below.

If the utility block includes a shower room, then you should take care of the availability of water. A barrel is great for this.It is joined by a pipe with a watering can, which is installed in the shower. For this installation, a flat roof is the best option. So the installation of the barrel will take place without any problems. The main thing is not to forget about fixing it.

The barrel can be installed not on the roof itself, but next to the structure, it will be on a special frame made of metal corners. A large pan is suitable for this, the water in which will heat up quickly enough.

Don't forget to install a toilet seat as well. First of all, it is important for hygiene and comfortable use.

The advantages of the utility block are more than obvious. The main one is space saving. At the summer cottage there is everything you need for a comfortable stay or an ordinary holiday.

Additional benefits:

• The main advantage is the saving of space on the site. Hozblok helps to erect several buildings at once, which will not take up much space around the entire perimeter. As a rule, based on this, financial resources are significantly saved.
• Aesthetics. It is impossible to disagree with the fact that one large building looks much better than several small ones that are scattered throughout the site.
• The construction of a utility block is not a very difficult process. It can be built by anyone who knows at least a little about the topic of construction.
• Saving time. During the construction of a utility block, time is significantly saved. This is due to the fact that some parts need to be built only once. This is a great advantage, especially for those people who do not spend much time in the country or have little free time.

Minuses:

• The main disadvantage is the smell from the toilet, which can penetrate into other rooms. But this can be easily solved with good ventilation. Thus, the use of the utility block will become more comfortable, it will be pleasant to enter the neighboring premises.
• On a small summer cottage, a large structure will look out of place. It should be noted right away that such a design will look good only over a large area.
• It is better not to attach a shower and toilet to the garage or dining room. This is due to the fact that these places are quite specific and intimate. Therefore, it is better to install them separately from other common areas.
• Construction can take several months. This should be taken into account in advance. Work can be hindered by unfavorable weather conditions or a physiological factor, for example, illness.

Only after all the pros and cons have been weighed, it will be possible to start construction. The main thing is not to rush to make a choice. It is possible that it is for your summer cottage that such a structure will create problems.

You should not undertake the construction of a utility block if a person has at least approximately no idea what needs to be done. In such a case, it is better to turn to specialists who will do everything efficiently without wasting time and finances. But if a person nevertheless knows a little about construction, then with a little effort and allocating time, you can build a structure that is necessary in the household, which will become an assistant and make your stay at the summer cottage comfortable.

A utility block, one part of which is used for a toilet, and the other can be used for a shower or storage. Such a change house saves space at the summer cottage.

Basically, a utility block for a summer residence combines a toilet and shower. A barrel of water is installed at the top, which does not spoil the appearance of the structure.

Stylish version of a street building made of corrugated board. This design is an example that everything can be done with taste.