Country toilets: types, subtleties of choice and installation

By purchasing a summer cottage, the owners are trying to improve it. Therefore, a toilet first appears on empty land, and only then a residential building is erected. The comfort of the toilet is determined by such factors as the availability of water, the stability of the structure, the possibility of ventilation, the presentable appearance of the structure, and, of course, reliability.

A toilet for a country closet can be bought at any plumbing store, or you can build a structure with your own hands. Knowing how to handle tools and having some skills, you can make an aesthetic and reliable toilet that will not differ much from the factory model. Country toilet bowls can be made in the form of a podium, pedestal or throne.

A separate toilet building has a number of advantages, which often determines its construction. The most important benefit of an outdoor toilet is that it is a place where compost accumulates. Thanks to this, the yield of the garden plot is improved. Another feature of an autonomous room is to unload the toilet inside the country house. A country house does not always have a connection to the central sewerage system, so the owners have to dig a cesspool, which has to be pumped out from time to time.

A huge plus of the toilet building is that there is no need to constantly go into the house, while the residents are working in the garden or relaxing by the pool. And if the owners are embarrassed by the appearance of the toilet, then you can show a little imagination and make it a decoration of the suburban area. The operational properties of an outdoor toilet make it possible to install it anywhere, since suburban structures do not need to install a "knee", which is designed to retain water.

The bathroom located at the summer cottage has the following disadvantages:

• the need to constantly go outside if there is no second toilet in the house;
• lack of heating, which will be needed during the cold season;
• the appearance of the structure, because often it is a modest wooden or brick building.

Modern manufacturers of plumbing equipment produce a variety of models of country toilets, which have different weights, composition and design. At the summer cottage, a peat, cesspool or chemical toilet is most often installed. No less popular are dry closet and powder closet. As a standard, a bathroom is built for a summer residence, which is installed on a cesspool. This design requires a deep hole and foundation so that the bathroom does not sink over time.

A peat closet means the presence of peat in a cesspool, which allows you to absorb liquid and accumulate solid waste, which, in combination with compost, can become a good fertilizer. A peat garden toilet is convenient because it can easily do without water, and due to peat it does not evaporate unpleasant odors.

Increasingly, summer residents purchase a dry closet as an outdoor toilet., which allows you not to build a separate building on the site. Such a portable closet is durable enough, easy to clean and does not absorb odors.However, at high temperatures, the plastic from which the bathroom is made emits a specific smell, and the upholstery begins to crack.

A chemical bathroom, which is a small closed structure, is in great demand. The advantage of this closet is that waste is completely dissolved in a special tank during the day. Powder closet is suitable for location on an area that does not have a cesspool. Inside the toilet there is a toilet, under which there is a waste container.

A toilet bowl for an outdoor toilet can be made of different materials and have different shapes. Country models can be made from several materials.

• Wood. Wooden models, as a rule, have the form of a wide seat, which is installed on a hill. A hinged cover is mounted on top of the toilet seat, designed to protect the room from unpleasant odors.
• Plastic. Plastic models have a wide variety of shapes and sizes. Plastic is a strong, durable and durable material that has an affordable price. Often, a plastic toilet is worth more than a wooden one, since it uses the highest quality PVC in its manufacture.

• Ceramics. Ceramic products are distinguished by their comfort and attractive appearance. A ceramic toilet can be installed even in an unheated building, provided that it has a solid and reliable foundation. Ceramics have a lot of weight, which wood is unable to withstand.
• Metal. A metal toilet is usually made by hand. To do this, use thick metal sheets or old buckets. Metal has many advantages over other materials, although it is inferior in external parameters.

The dimensions of a toilet bowl for an outdoor toilet depend on the building itself. The selection of a suitable device depends on the length and width of the room. It is desirable that there is a distance of at least 32 cm between the toilet seat and the walls, and at least 56 cm between the front door and the toilet bowl.A lot depends on the type of sewer entrance, which can be straight or oblique, and on the distance from the wall to the end of the sewer pipe. If a wall-hung toilet or a product with a built-in barrel is provided in a street building, then it is important to take into account the distance that is necessary for mounting the device.

The height of the seat should allow the seated person to rest their feet freely on the floor. As a rule, the height of the toilet structure is matched to the height of the tallest member of the family.

The standard toilet has the following dimensions:

• length - 61–65 cm;
• width - 30–35 cm;
• height - 37-40 cm.

The modern plumbing market is replete with a wide selection of outdoor toilets. Many manufacturers are focused on the production of models of closets, which imply the absence of a sewer or septic tank. Thanks to this, any customer can choose a product that is ideally suited to a particular toilet.

Top best manufacturers of outdoor toilets.

• "Kirov ceramics" Is a Russian manufacturer of ceramic sanitary ware. All brand products are manufactured on modern equipment and using high quality materials. Due to its serious attitude to business, Kirovskaya Keramika is in great demand among Russian buyers.

• "Oskol ceramics" Is a Russian manufacturer using the latest Italian equipment for the production of products. All products are made of high quality and environmentally friendly materials and have a modern design. Oskol ceramics is popular among people who value the reliability and style of the purchased goods.

• Colombo Is a Ukrainian company specializing in the production of high-quality and reliable sanitary ceramics. The brand's products are distinguished by their stylish design, practicality and affordability. Customers respond positively to Colombo products, noting their high quality and pleasant price.
• Cersanit Is a Polish manufacturer that sells complete bathroom products. Cersanit factories are equipped with modern equipment, and only high quality and safe raw materials are used in the production. Toilets of this brand are intended not only for their intended use, but also for decorating a toilet building.

A street toilet must meet requirements such as durability, durability and safety. It is essential that the toilet is comfortable and easy to clean. It should be lightweight so as not to fall into the sewer hole.

Most often, dacha residents erect a peat toilet on the site.as it does double duty. For its construction, it is not enough to prepare a pit and put a platform on it. Daily use of such a structure can lead to the collapse of the walls of the sump. For this reason, it is important to reinforce the walls with concrete rings or bricks. And to avoid unpleasant odors, you need to fill the peat into the hole.

The device of outdoor plumbing equipment is a combination of two zones: the upper and lower parts. The upper zone consists of a toilet bowl, and the lower one consists of a cesspool. The installation of the toilet begins with the selection of the model, on which the installation method depends. It is easiest to mount a plastic product that resembles a bucket in shape. It is made of quality material that can support over 100 kg.

A toilet bowl made of plastic is easily mounted on a cesspool, but if a barrel is dug into the ground instead, then minor problems may arise. The neck of the barrel has a smaller diameter than the neck of a country toilet. There are also differences in their form. To combine the necks of the barrel and the toilet, you can use a galvanized sheet rolled up in the shape of a funnel. Its lower area should have the same diameter as the neck of the barrel, and the upper area should have the shape and dimensions of the outlet of the plumbing fixture. The top of the funnel is cut in the form of flower petals, and then they are mounted to the floor with self-tapping screws.

The joints and irregularities formed during the installation are cleaned and sealed. To create a neat and pleasant appearance of the bathroom, it is necessary to fix the device to the rough flooring, and lay a finishing coating around it. And if the toilet does not have holes for mounting, then you can use building corners that will help you mount the device.

In order to properly build a country toilet and find the perfect toilet, you must adhere to the following useful tips:

• the cesspool should be located at a distance of 5-10 m from the country house;
• it is important to start construction in a place where it will be easy to drive up the sewage pumping machine;
• the toilet building can be made of planks or bricks. If it is intended for regular use, then it is better to give preference to brick;
• the easiest way is to install a purchased country toilet in the closet, since it does not have a bowl for flushing;

• so that in the cold season the country toilet does not freeze, it is best to insulate it in advance. For this, it is recommended to use mineral slabs;
• you can warm up the toilet in winter with a fan heater, which will warm up the room to a comfortable temperature in a few minutes;
• to avoid unpleasant odors, it is best to arrange natural ventilation in the form of a window;
• you can get rid of specific odors with the help of nitrate products.They are expensive, but they are able to cope with toilet aromas for a long time;

• for a country toilet, it is better to purchase a budget model, since its use will not be neat;
• in order to significantly reduce time and save energy, it is easier to dig a cesspool than to create a septic tank.

The use of country closets significantly helps to reduce the load on the main toilet located inside the house. The main thing is to choose the right place and dig a cesspool that will meet all safety requirements. And when choosing a reliable and durable toilet, you should focus on the reviews of real buyers.

For information on how to build a street toilet with your own hands, see the next video.