Original well designs. Making a well with your own hands

Problems with water in their summer cottages make many people think about building a well.

Cause shortage The problem of water is especially acute in the summer, when it is needed to water the garden.

Find a solution in in this case Drilling a well will help, but this will require special equipment.

In its turn, construction Making a well with your own hands will save money and solve problems with water supply.

Choosing a place

When choosing a place to build a well, it is important to correctly determine its quantity and quality, as well as its composition. soil. For the well, you need to choose a place away from possible sources of household pollution that enter the soil.

If there is an autonomous sewerage system, it will need to be improved and hermetically sealed. The fact is that groundwater will gradually enter domestic drains, after which the taste of clean water will deteriorate, and it itself will become unsafe for health.

It is better to install the well on sublime location, and for convenience - closer to home.

In spring there is a high probability of getting to perched water. As for the soil, it should be noted that a large presence of sand and earth will make it easier drilling wells, but clay soil and a large number of large stones, on the contrary, will create many difficulties.

Types of wells

There are three type wells: shaft, key and tube. Let's take a closer look at their features:

• head(located above the earth's surface);
• trunk well;
• water intake component.

Mine wells are convenient because during drought they always have water due to additional reservoirs (zumrov).

For guaranteed stock you need to make the lower, underwater part of the building a little wider, and make it into a tent.

Tubular.

This type of well is also called Norton - a type of artesian structure that consists of pipes. Its diameter should be 25-45 mm, equipped with a sieve tip.

It is used to supply water. The pipe is inserted using a drill. It is installed in the aquifer.

With absence water pressure the pipe is equipped with a pump; in a pressure water layer it can be used without a pump. To construct a tube well, it is necessary to carry out drilling work.

A well of this type is much more expensive than a mine well, since the soil is drilled. In turn, it is much more profitable because the water does not stagnate and is always suitable for use.

Tools for work

To build a well you will need the following tools:

• crowbar (preferably two: short and long);
• all types of shovels;
• sledgehammer;
• scoop (required for a liquid layer of soil);
• rope;
• tub (with its help the soil rises);
• several buckets;
• trolley (for transporting soil);
• rope ladder (for going down and up into the pit);
• pump (for pumping out water);
• portable lighting fixtures;
• winch.

The winch is very convenient for raising and lowering materials; you just need a tripod to use it. It will need to be installed above the well.

The materials for the well will be needed: cement, sand and gravel

Stages of work

Construction of a well is not an easy task and therefore, in order to facilitate and speed up the work, it is recommended to invite assistants.

Digging a pit

After the location of the well has been determined, it is dug pit. Digging a hole for a well is carried out by one person, the rest of the assistants are at the top. They will lift the soil, transport it and lower the materials down.

First, a hole is dug to the depth of one ring. After this, one is placed in it ring, and all the soil is removed from under it, gradually deepening this ring. Having gone some more distance, it is established second ring.


The rings are placed on top of each other (the second on the first, the third on the second, etc.), increasing the shaft column. Under its own concrete weight, the column will slide down to the depth to which the soil is removed from under the first ring.

Approaching aquiferous the layer will be determined very easily, in the pit you will feel a strong decrease in temperature and increased humidity of the underlying soil.

This stage of well construction is the most labor-intensive and responsible, so it will require a lot of effort and patience. Wet priming need to be taken out very quickly. You may need a powerful mud blaster pump.

If it is not at hand, then having reached the aquifer, you will need to make every effort and dig very quickly 2-4 m in depth (the rate of water flow in the well depends on it).

At the very bottom of the well, as a filter, you will need to place gravel(layer up to 30 cm). The gaps formed between the soil and the rings (concrete slabs) are also filled with gravel. The outermost ring will remain on the surface (it is not buried in the ground).

To prevent flow into the surface water well, it will help linen cord, placed between the rings. The joint between the rings must be cemented. On the surface of the well (around it) is laid clay castle. The wet clay removed from the hole during digging is placed around the well and compacted using a log.

When the well is filled with water, it will need to be pumped out until it becomes clean and clear.

Making blind areas

Blind areas protect the well from falling into it contaminated high and melt waters. In addition, with blind areas the structure looks much prettier and more convenient for collecting water.

Blind areas are installed one year later after the construction of the well

Time is necessary for the rings to settle well and seal. If the blind area is built upon completion of the structure, bias top rings may damage them.

To make a blind area you will need clay or concrete. Acceptable thickness blind areas - from 20 to 30 cm, width - 1.2 -2.5 meters. A clay blind area is a compacted clay layer placed in a recess of a certain size.

However, it has one drawback: if water gets on the surface of the layer, a sticky dirt. As a result, additional expenses for covering with protective material.

Performance concrete blind area: a gravel cushion is initially laid, formwork is installed on it, into which concrete is poured. It will help to increase the service life of the blind area reinforcement mesh, laid in the formwork.

Concrete blind area requires waterproofing outer walls of the well. This will help to avoid rigid adhesion of the last ring of the well to the frozen surface of the blind area.

Roof

Arrangement of the roof must begin with roof trusses, which is a rigid structure to which the sheathing is attached. A strong board (3 cm thick, 180 cm long or the height of the roof) is suitable for this. Installation of the crossbar and jibs must be carried out using a board (2.5 cm).

Material for the roof you can choose at your discretion: board, metal sheet, roofing felt, etc.

Decorative option

Decorative well is in fashion today. It is a dacha decor and some summer residents equip it with all the details so subtly and neatly that it cannot be distinguished from a real building. Below are photos of decorative wells in the country, which can be done with your own hands.


Decorative wells are made of wood, tires and others materials. It all depends on how sharply the owners approach its production and what zest they put into it.


A decorative well is great for decorating a well with electric pump. Some summer residents, using tires to make a well, plant flowers there, and they perfectly complement each other with their unusualness.

Decor

A beautiful well always catches the eye and gives the dacha an unusual look. Regardless of whether the decorative well is installed or real, it should look like a well, and the design imagination can be used at your discretion.

Let's look at a few styles design of a well at the dacha with photo:

1. Country- a wooden hut, inside which you can create any conditions and even install household appliances(that is, the natural appearance of a wooden well made of logs with a canopy);







2. Well - crane brings back the old days. A distinctive feature of such a well is the mechanism for raising water, reminiscent of the head of a crane on a long neck;





3. Chalet. Some designers suggest building a chalet well. However, there are two nuances: firstly, the house must be built in the same style, and secondly, this style is characteristic of Switzerland.
   
   
   Buildings are decorated using natural or artificial stone. Why not build such beauty on your own site, no matter that it’s in Russia!;





4. East style. A bright, colorful structure should have canopy. It is often decorated with various amulets - figurines.
   
   
   The head can be made of stone or wood. For the roof, it is better to use soft pagoda tiles (raised corners in the oriental style). The well must have a wooden bucket;





5. Modern style. Wells of this type are made of polycarbonate, tiles, and concrete. Many summer residents use metal or brick in construction.

Content Rules

The very first and most important rule must be observed when building a well, choosing drilling site wells. The consistency of water quality, the absence of possible contamination by bacteria and chemicals, etc. depend on this.

• in the nearest 20 m It is forbidden to wash cars, water livestock, rinse clothes, etc. from the well, which may contribute to pollution water;
• the well head must be equipped lid(reinforced concrete floor with hatch);
• there should be a place around the well fencing;
• insulation and protecting the well from freezing must be done with straw, hay or sawdust. It is completely prohibited to insulate with glass wool and other synthetic materials;
• if necessary, a well is needed clean(remove leaves, insects and other debris);
• after cleaning it must be carried out disinfection structures;
• in a timely manner replace worn out equipment.

A well in a country house is extremely necessary and irreplaceable, so the construction of such a plan is necessary.

However, if you have never encountered structures of this type, then before starting work, it is recommended to look through a lot of literature, contact friends who have already installed a well, or seek the help of special people involved in drilling wells and building wells .

Each of us makes the choice ourselves, the main thing is that the well stands!!!

Even the owners country houses with water supply from the central water supply, they strive to preserve the traditional well on their personal plot. After all, the classic model of water intake is associated with pleasant coolness on a hot day and reminds you of the taste of cold, crystal clear water, like in childhood. Setting up such a source of drinking water is not difficult. If you understand the simple technology and plan how to improve the well at minimal cost, you can revive the silted old water intake and turn it into a highlight of the landscape design.

How to equip an old well so that the water can be used safely? The first thing is to check the water quality. A chemical test in a laboratory will give an accurate indication of quality. The presence of contaminants, which are easy to get rid of yourself, can be determined visually. A cloudy greenish liquid is the result of contamination of the walls and bottom, silting, and the proliferation of bacteria and algae. The water smells unpleasant - a sharp “swampy” smell is clearly noticeable.

Minimum material, maximum imagination and bright color accent - simple and beautiful design

To improve such a well and adapt it for both technical and household use, you need to perform 3 important procedures:

1. Carry out a complete cleaning internal structure.
2. Take care of the bottom arrangement after cleaning the well.
3. Cover the well and cover the outer part from the sun and precipitation.

Sometimes the degree of contamination is such that only specialists can cope with cleaning.

Cleaning and disinfection of a home well

The source must be completely drained. All the water will have to be pumped out. You can automate the process: lower the hose connected to the drainage or fecal external pump. Can not use pump equipment for clean water - silt and debris will rise from the bottom.

After pumping out the water, begin cleaning

When all the liquid has been pumped out, you can inspect and assess the condition of the mine. Check the presence of cracks in the concrete walls and the condition of the seams. The next step is cleaning the bottom. Usually, a mass of silt and dirt accumulates at the bottom, which will have to be dug out and lifted manually.

The installation of reinforced concrete wells allows you to restore the tightness of the walls. Preparatory stage– cleaning concrete from deposits and plaque. The work is difficult and monotonous. Use a metal scraper to thoroughly clean the surface until clean.

Completely clean rings seal

All seams, cracks, joints of concrete and fastening brackets are sealed with a sealing compound. It is advisable to use ready-made mixtures of cement and waterproof components: polymer additives, fiberglass. The only requirement for the composition used is water resistance.

Bottom filter: how to properly arrange a natural cleaning system

It is worth learning how to properly arrange the bottom of a well, forming a natural filter. Simple system will prevent silting, and natural ingredients will purify water from mechanical impurities.

Bottom filter formation diagram

The construction of the bottom of a drinking well begins with the assembly of a shield of suitable diameter. The material used is aspen boards. Cross boards are nailed to the base. Place the shield on compacted sand at the bottom. A few large river stones are left on the base for stabilization.

Ready-made bottom panels are available for sale

Bulk materials are used in layers. The following are used as filter components:

• River pebbles of various sizes.
• Crushed stone.
• Shungite, zeolite.
• Quartz sand.

Sufficient thickness of each layer is up to 20 cm. Craftsmen form a filter from 2 to 4 layers bulk materials. The sand layer is laid first.

A well made of rings: advantages and techniques for arranging concrete walls

The best building material for the source is reinforced concrete rings. They are produced in different standard sizes, which allows you to build a new well from rings, or repair a productive old source by installing rings of a smaller diameter in the shaft.

Ready-made rings for constructing a well

Worth choosing special products for wells: the material is highly resistant to moisture. The edges are made with locks in the form of grooves - the rings are easily installed and hermetically connected.

How to quickly build a good well from concrete rings? If there are assistants, then all work can be completed in 1 - 2 days. The use of technology will speed up the process: a mobile drilling rig will drill a shaft in a couple of hours, and to install heavy rings it is better to use a crane or, in extreme cases, a winch.

Manual source installation process:

Final insulation of joints between rings

Protection of the well from groundwater and precipitation: clay castle and blind area

In the question of how to properly equip and protect a ring well from contamination, there is one more important point: It is necessary to make a drainage system that will drain ground and surface water from the mine.

Medium-caliber gravel is poured into the free space between the concrete walls and the ground. The gravel cushion around the shaft will create a shock-absorbing layer and protect the walls from dirty water seeping into the shaft.

A castle made of compacted clay around the top performs a similar function - rainwater will flow away from the source without getting inside. The concrete ring is dug in, wrapped with insulation or plastic film. Lay a layer of regular construction sand. Next, the clay is compacted around the well so as to form an elevation 20–25 cm high with a slope from the center.

A clay castle made according to all the rules will protect the wall from damage and the shaft from dirty water

The construction of reinforced concrete wells is completed with the construction of a blind area. An economical option: sand paths are poured over the surface of the clay castle. But during rain, approaching the source without a stone or wooden blind area is problematic. You can make a path from any materials: wood, stone, concrete tiles.

How to make a unique well: inexpensive exterior cladding design

What materials to choose and how to line the well depends only on the amount of free time, the size of the budget and the stylistic features of a particular site. A universal concrete source made of rings can become a laconic background for ornamental plants, or it can turn into a fabulous log cabin.

A well entwined with ivy under an old roof: inexpensive and elegant

Main structural types of design:

• Round well with a decorative lid.
• A house with a wheel and a lifting mechanism, a roof.
• Gazebo around the spring.

Finishing a concrete wall with your own hands: minimum costs

The cheapest solution to the question of how to equip the top of a well with your own hands is to line the concrete outer ring. Materials you will need:

• Masonry mortar.
• Facing material: stone, river pebbles, mosaic (remains of ceramic tiles), decorative artificial stone.
• Wooden boards and roofing waste for the roof.
• Metal sheet, short boards small thickness if you plan to make a flat lid.

Here is a vivid photo example of how you can make a roof and build a well with your own hands from leftover building materials.

The cladding mortar can be replaced with ordinary frost-resistant tile adhesive. Stir the mixture manually or with an electric drill attachment. The selected material is glued along the entire circumference of the ring. You can form an extension on top: you get a shelf around the entire circumference for decorative elements and flowers.

The roof is assembled and installed in finished form. The frame is formed from the boards. Sheathing with plywood or sheathing depends on the type of roofing. Under soft materials(European roofing material, soft bitumen shingles) it is necessary to arrange a solid, rigid base. Natural materials are used as decorative coatings: wood tiles, straw, moss.

Stylish spring lined with old brick and covered with moss

If the bases for the roof are made of wood, then the beams are attached from the inside of the ring or from the outside. Supports are also formed from stone, masonry, concrete - in this case, decorative cladding is performed after completion of the masonry.

Solid and tasteful: a stone well under a roof made of artificially aged wooden tiles

An interesting solution: you can build a well without a single gram of solution. How? Use gabion or a budget alternative to factory mesh. A mesh frame is formed around the ground structure. The cavity between the frame and the wall is filled with decorative stone. Advantage: the decor can be changed. The mesh holding the stones can be used as a support for climbing plants.

Modest and very unusual design: one style for the water source and barbecue

How to make a decorative wooden house for a well

On a site with a wooden country house, a well decorated in the style of a classic log house looks harmonious.

Fairytale hut in the same style and color scheme as a country house

In the process of making a wooden house for a source, you can also save money: instead of expensive round logs that are perfectly sized, you can take old boards and make a retro well with a stylish accent on darkened wood.

Advantages of a wooden well house:

• Easy to manufacture.
• Unlimited choice of sizes, shapes.

To make a house, you need to fix the supports in the ground at the corners of the site - concrete it or just dig it in. Strapping is done using improvised means. Install the roof. Wooden parts are coated with protective impregnations. Can add color acrylic paints for external use, coat the wood with varnish and soak it in oil. Similarly, a gazebo is built around the well, leaving enough space inside the structure for benches. The well turns into a table with the help of a decorative removable lid.

Hexagonal gazebo around the spring under the eastern roof

If you don’t have the time or inspiration to create a house with your own hands, you can buy a ready-made structure or order work from a craftsman. There are examples on the market with automatic roof lifting mechanisms, wooden houses, metal frame structures. The main thing is to provide protection for the well from the sun and rain.

A source in a suburban area is primarily necessary for the uninterrupted supply of water for household needs. But the aesthetic side is also very important - in a neat, well-kept dacha, you don’t want to see a protruding pipe entangled in hoses. Decorating a water well will help to refine the structure and cover it using a variety of materials and elements - it all depends on your imagination.

There are a huge number of design options, we will look at some of them - both simple options and original solutions. The choice of a specific type depends on the characteristics of your site, the nature of the surrounding landscape and, of course, your personal preferences and capabilities.

Options for wells without caisson

As you know, for the best protection and convenience of location of all system nodes, it is arranged protective structure, which experts call a caisson. Most often it is deepened into the ground, and only part of it is visible on the surface. If you don’t have one, it’s better to make a structure that will take on protective functions.

Wooden structures

Undoubtedly, the most common and popular option for a number of reasons:

• Wood is very convenient to work with - designing a well with your own hands will not cause any difficulties for almost anyone.
• To work, you will need a simple set of tools: a hacksaw, a hammer and nails, or a screwdriver and self-tapping screws and measuring devices (a tape measure, a square and a construction pencil). With their help you can make almost any design.
• The price of the material is quite affordable, and for the structure you can use various scraps and short boards left over from other works and not applicable for anything else.
• Wooden structures look very attractive and fit perfectly into the natural landscape.

The work is quite simple:

• First, you should prepare the base; from a practical point of view, the preferable option is concrete - this way you will reliably protect and create a strong and even base for your decorative structure.
• Next, you need to think about the design and dimensions. future design. Remember that it must provide normal access in case of repair of system components. If the building is large enough, one half of the roof can be a door; if the element is made in the form of a log frame of a well, there should be an opening hatch on top.
• After this, the material is marked and cut into pieces the right size. It is best to fasten elements using self-tapping screws - they are more resistant to atmospheric influences and hold much better than nails.
• The finished structure must be treated several times with a wood preservative, this will extend its service life by at least twice. Subsequently, it is advisable to repeat the treatment once a year.

Advice! If it is difficult to provide doors in a building, but it is quite light, then you can simply fix it on the base using pins or latches and remove it if necessary.

Structures made of stone and brick

Most often, such structures are an improvised well, closed on top with a lid ().

Due to the characteristics of the material, there are certain specifics of construction:

• Due to the large weight of the elements, a strip foundation must be poured, otherwise after a year or two the entire surface will crack due to the structure subsiding into the ground.
• If the structure is made of stone, it should be approximately the same size, so it is much easier to lay it. It is best to take red brick - ceramics are resistant to moisture and will last a very long time.
• After laying the stone and drying the solution, the surface can be washed, removing dirt and coated with a special compound - this will make your improvised well look even better.
• Options that combine stone and wood look good. For example, a stone base and a wooden top, or stone walls and a wooden roof.

Helpful advice! A very practical solution is to make a water tap on a decorative structure; it can be used in the summer for watering the garden and other needs; in the winter, it must be shut off in the well to prevent freezing and damage.

Options for finishing wells with a caisson

Most often, the structure is hidden underground, and the design problem disappears as such. If only the lid is visible from the soil, you can place some kind of garden sculpture on it. This will serve both as a decoration for the garden and as protection from children.

You can make a sculpture or an impromptu flower bed out of a car tire and place it on top. It all depends on your imagination - everything is applicable, from painting visible parts and finishing them to wood paneling, in this case the work is no different from those described above.

How to register a water well depends on you and the existing conditions. No specific instructions apply here - give free rein to your imagination, and no one will understand what is under original design hidden well.

Conclusion

Pipes and hoses do not look the best, contrasting sharply with the decor of the dacha and personal plot. To hide them, you won’t need a lot of time and money ().

The video in this article will tell you about some of the features of decorative design of wells.

Well on the site

In a suburban area, the design of the well plays a big role, but it all depends on the type of structure. There are wells that should be hidden from view.

What types are subject to external design?

As a rule, only wells that serve for water supply in a suburban area are subject to external arrangement. Types of water wells:

Both this type of construction is subject to arrangement outside. Only for a pipe well it is enough to install a column with various decorative elements. But with the mine well you will have to suffer a little.

Methods of external design of a mine water well

The shaft well is made:

• Made from concrete rings.
• Plastic rings.
• Ready-made polymer structures.

Note. Basically, wells made of concrete rings are subject to finishing. This material can be installed both inside the structure and outside (one ring is placed on the ground surface for more convenient arrangement designs).

How to design a well from concrete rings? At the moment, there are several design options for such a well:

• Use of ready-made houses.
• Building houses yourself.
• Application of a roof or cover to a structure.
• Ready-made houses, which are installed on the upper base of the well and securely fixed to it, are made of various materials and can have different sizes.

Note. Such structures can only be placed on a level base and if there is no reinforced concrete ring on the ground surface.

• You can build such a house on the basis of an installed reinforced concrete ring and finish it, or completely rebuild the house.
• Some people use decorative roofs or covers for wells on finished reinforced concrete rings.

All these methods are quite diverse in application and choice of materials.

Houses

Ready-made houses represent a simple design of wells. They are made:

• Made of wood.
• Metal (light alloy or thin sheet metal).
• Plastic, corrugated sheeting or siding based on a wooden (metal) frame.

The following is used as a roof:

• Ruberoid.
• Profiled sheeting.
• Tree.
• Metal tiles.
• Polycarbonate and so on.

Note. How much can ready-made houses cost? different sizes and have different prices, then choose best option It’s not at all difficult to design a well.

Photo of the house

Decorating a well with your own hands, namely building a house, is also not particularly difficult. There are two options for making the structure:

• Based on a reinforced concrete ring.
• Constructing the walls of the structure yourself.

Note. In order to make a house from an installed concrete ring, it is enough to complete it external design and use a decorative roof or cover.

Building a house for a well with homemade walls is not so difficult. For this they use:

• Brick (construction or facing).

Advice. The choice of the type of brick depends on the weight of the roof or cover structure and what additional elements will be located. Building bricks can support a lot of weight.

• Foam blocks.
• Aerated concrete.
• Wooden boards.
• Rounded or profiled timber.

Note. For the external arrangement of a water supply shaft, some use metal barrels without a bottom, which are installed on reinforced concrete rings and secured to them using brackets and fasteners.

It’s worth considering that additional finishing, like concrete rings, requires:

• Construction brick.
• Foam concrete.
• Aerated concrete.

In this case, roofs or covers for houses can be made from any modern material that is used as roofing. Quite often used bitumen shingles.

Materials for external decoration of house walls

A reinforced concrete well can be designed using:

• Stone (decorative or natural).
• Plastic or siding.
• Corrugated sheeting.
• Porcelain tiles or simple ceramic mosaics and so on.
• Finishing structures with stone has been used for a long time. Decorative and artificial stones are mounted in the same way.
• Siding or plastic are also similar in their attachment to the surface and have similar technical characteristics.
• Corrugated sheets and any other sheets of metal are mounted only on a special frame.
• Ceramic tiles and porcelain tiles, which is one of its types, are also well suited for exterior decoration.

Advice. To design the structure of a house or a simple reinforced concrete ring from the outside, you should give preference to practical and only moisture-resistant materials. This is due to the fact that outside there are different weather and climatic conditions and a large number of types of finishes under various influences and high air humidity change their structure and begin to deform.

Also, when choosing a material, it is worth taking into account the design of the roof so that its design matches the style of the well.

Stone lining (see How to line a well with stone: doing it right) structures of this type look quite interesting on a suburban area.

Finishing a well with stone

• Both natural and artificial stone are used for such work.
• They are similar in their properties, but differ in mass.
• Also, the price for each type of such material is different.
• Natural stone is considered the heaviest and in some cases its installation will require surface reinforcement.

Properties of stone finishing:

• Practicality and durability.
• Durability and reliability.
• Moisture resistance and inability to perceive external influences of climatic and weather phenomena.
• Does not burn or char from high temperatures.

The only drawback is that this type of finishing is quite cold and the source can freeze in severe frost.

Advice. In this case, it is worth insulating the structure from the outside and building an airtight lid.

If decorative stone is mounted on a surface, then natural stone can be laid out, forming the size and shape of the structure. To install the stone you will need:

• An adhesive mortar that is intended for exterior finishing or a concrete mortar with special additives.
• A level or rule that will allow for smooth installation of each finishing element.
• Cutting cutter artificial stone and a chisel with a hammer to give the natural agglomerate the desired size.

Note. Natural stone has a denser structure and it is impossible to cut it with a tile cutter.

• Spatula for applying adhesive solutions to the surface.
• Primer for priming the surface before installation.
• Plumb lines for a smooth finishing surface.
• Tape measure to accurately measure the required size.

Advice. If the shape of the structure is square, then finishing is done from each corner of the structure. If it is flat, then problems may arise with fixing the material to the surface. In this case, it is best to give preference to small stones that lie freely.

Plastic or siding. Its installation methods on the outer walls of the well

These materials are also considered a common finish for the outside of a well. Making a mine well with your own hands is done with their help quite quickly and simply.

Decorating a well house with plastic

Let's take a closer look:

• Siding or plastic is produced in sheets or in the form of strips.
• On their surface they may have various imitations of other finishing materials.
• The surface itself can be smooth, structured, rough, matte, glossy, and so on.
• The materials have gained great popularity due to their efficiency and practicality.
• They do not allow air and moisture to pass through.
• They do not burn and do not absorb dirt.
• They can be cleaned with a simple rag.

Worth considering:

• Installation of siding or plastic is carried out only on the frame.
• It can be made of wood or metal.
• You can also mount sheets of material on the surface using an adhesive solution. But, it all depends on the quality of the surface.

To work with the tool you will need:

• Hammer and drill.
• Building level.
• Jigsaw for cutting wooden planks frame. You can use a saw.
• Self-tapping screws and dowels.
• Construction stapler.

Materials you will need:

• Strips or panels of material.
• Starting guides for mounting panels or lining.
• Sealant for making material joints airtight.
• External corners are made of plastic or siding, if the structure is rectangular.

Watching the video in this article will make it possible to install such materials on a well without much difficulty.

Porcelain stoneware or ceramic tiles for finishing a well

Ceramics have been used in exterior decoration for many years. Its main subtype is porcelain stoneware. They have similar properties, only the strength of the latter is several times higher.

Installing the material yourself, for this you will need:

• Make a smooth surface for the outer walls of the well.
• Prepare them and clean them.
• Prime the surface.

From the tools:

• Building level or plumb line.
• Roulette.
• Putty knife.
• Ceramic glue or simple concrete mortar.

The final stage will be the use of decorative putty, which allows you to disguise the masonry seams. At the moment there is a large assortment of such products.

Advice. If the well house is based on a reinforced concrete ring, which has round shape, then it is better to use ceramic mosaic.

The surface of the material can be:

• Smooth or structured.
• Glazed or matte.
• Rough or antique and so on.

Choosing the best design option with tiles will not be difficult. Many people, when asked how to beautifully decorate a well without spending a lot of time and money, answer that they cannot find better ceramic or porcelain tiles. These materials create a unique design for any design.

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Wooden well on a country estate

The heads of modern wells are most often a rough concrete ring of a gloomy gray color. Few people are satisfied with this appearance, especially if the site is well-groomed and decorated in the same style with the help of landscape design. The well, which is a fairly noticeable element, should also fit into it. How to do it?

Basic styles in the design of wells

People who travel a lot have probably noticed that every part of the world, if not every country, has its own architecture, its own concepts of beauty and harmony. This also applies to such small forms as wells. Let's “travel” too.

Everyone has probably seen a Russian well: it is a wooden frame with a swing and a canopy or with a so-called “crane”.

Square frame of an active well

• If you want to give the well more expressiveness, you can cut it into five, six or eight corners using a rounded log or timber - this way it looks more neat and decorative.

Hexagonal timber frame

Imitation of timber

This is the basis for designing a well in the Russian style. It will also be made decorative by such expressive ethnic elements as carved pillars supporting the roof, an openwork cornice, a roof made of shingles or straw, a cart wheel instead of a lifting drum handle, a wooden tub instead of a bucket.

In contrast, the combination of rough logs and an openwork roof looks very unusual

But such decor can be very expensive, like any handmade, besides, you still have to manage to find a master. If you want to do everything yourself, you can get by with an imitation of a log house, cover the roof with modern materials (corrugated sheeting, polycarbonate, metal or soft tiles), and decorate the overhangs with planks with a pattern cut out with a jigsaw.

Advice. In order for the well to be combined with other buildings, it is best to make the roof from the same material and the same color as their roof.

Today it is very fashionable to decorate your homes and estates in the style of an Alpine chalet. If we are talking about the design of a well, then it is made without any racks supporting the canopy at all: a roof closed on all sides (see Roof for a well: manufacturing options) with a door in the slope is installed directly on the head.

Chalet style well

For reference. This design is explained by the mountainous operating conditions of the source. A stone rolling down a mountain, a fallen tree or an avalanche can damage high racks, so they are simply not made.

For decorative finishing, the lower concrete part of the well is most often lined with natural stone. Or, again, they use imitation: they cover the ring with facade plaster and “paint” stones on it, pushing the fresh solution with a finger or a stick. After drying, the “seams” can be highlighted by painting them with paint.

Such a well looks advantageous in composition with a rocky alpine hill

East well

It is also a very popular trend in the design of not only interiors, but also exteriors - that is, the facades of houses and areas adjacent to it. Perhaps residents of the middle zone are attracted to the exotic. Be that as it may, different options for finishing wells are possible, since “oriental” style is a very general name.

• Dastarkhan in the shade of trees next to a simple stone or brick well without any decorations or unnecessary structures - and you find yourself in Central Asia. Of course, using only a rope with a bucket is very inconvenient and difficult, so this design style will be appropriate in two cases: if the well is equipped with a pump with hidden system water supply, or if it is decorative.

The most budget-friendly decor option is simple masonry from old bricks

• The most expressive element of a Japanese well is a large, graceful roof with characteristic curves on massive square-section supports. While the head itself does not need decorations. It can be either stone or wood, but not draw attention to itself. The best addition to it is a rock garden. But you can get by with a blind area made of large pebbles.

Well design in Japanese style

• Chinese architecture is very similar to Japanese. But the presence of all kinds of dragons - drawn or carved from wood - even among amateurs leaves no doubt about their identity.

And of course the dragon must be black

If you are not attracted to any ethnic style or you want to create your own unique design, all modern materials and technologies are at your service. The easiest way is to paint the concrete ring with weather-resistant paint or cover it with decorative plaster. For example, mosaic. Or line it with artificial stone (see Finishing a well with stone with your own hands: doing the job correctly).

Or make a frame and sew it up metal siding or plastic panels: simple, concise and stylish

Since most modern wells are equipped with water-lifting equipment, there is no need for a drum with a rope wound around it. It may or may not be used as a decorative element. But a canopy or cover is required if the water is used for drinking.

Forged metal supports and clear polycarbonate as roofing material

If you want something completely unusual, you just have to give free rein to your imagination, and it may well come up with something like that.

Well in the form of a jug

Decorative wells

If you have a well on your property or your house is connected to a centralized water supply, this does not mean that you should abandon the well as an element of landscape design. Quite the opposite: you will have even more possibilities for its design, since you are not limited by its location, size, shape, safety, etc.

A decorative well can be either miniature or life-size. Round and square. In general, anyone. After all, it is not needed for water extraction, but only for decoration.

If you don’t want to do or invent something, buy a ready-made garden composition

All the styles and design methods described above are applicable to these small architectural forms, plus you can decorate it with flowers, climbing plants, stones, garden figurines. Or a stork's nest. Without wasting further words, we invite you to look at examples.

Wooden barrel flower well

Decorative well made of river pebbles and driftwood

It couldn’t be simpler: car tires, birch logs and a plastic bottle

You can joke if you want

Conclusion

Every year there are fewer and fewer operating wells, and there are few and far between those that you want to admire. Therefore, if you want to make your estate authentic, with its own “character,” you can decorate it with this small architectural form, rare for today. And the design, as you can see, can be completely different - the well can fit into any style.

Use our advice, take the idea from the video in this article as a basis, or come up with something of your own - it’s up to you. We wish you good luck and inspiration.

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Design of a well: the best options taking into account landscape design

Designing a well in a personal plot and in a country house is very affordable option Designing a well on a personal plot and in a country house is a very affordable option to independently improve the village landscape and design a landscape design based on financial capabilities and creativity.

Species diversity of wells

Currently, there are several main, most popular and popular types:

• ascending key;
• descending key;
• mine wooden;
• mine concrete;
• mine brick;
• mine stone;
• pipe structures;
• drilling or pipe structures.

A functional design is characterized by the presence of a log frame

A variety of materials can be used for arrangement, including:

• clay;
• wood;
• rubble stone;
• cobblestones and boulders;
• brick;
• flagstone;
• gravel or crushed stone;
• concrete solution;
• reinforced concrete.

Most often, wells or wells on a site are the best option for water production in the absence of centralized communications, so it is very important to determine what types of water supply sources are suitable for each specific site. When choosing, you will need to take into account the type of soil, the depth of the aquifer and other important factors.

How to design a well with your own hands (video)

Design of wells: design techniques and solutions

When designing wells, both classic natural materials and modern, unusual elements can be used. Beautiful well houses are a great opportunity fit the water supply source into the overall concept of the landscape as harmoniously as possible, and also allows you to make the design an original and very individual architectural solution.

Design in accordance with the general style of the garden

Most often, country wells are made of wood, which blends very organically with garden plantings and wooden households. Natural materials and wood finishing are now highly valued not only for their external aesthetics, but also for their environmental friendliness and reliability. As a rule, even a base made of concrete rings is lined with planed boards. In this case, you can also cover the well with wood in the form of a gable, three-pitch and hipped roof with a weather vane or a decorative ridge.

You can cover the roof not only with boards, but also with cement, ceramic or soft tiles, as well as sheet metal, especially if the same covering was used for roofing work on households and outbuildings. Designs in oriental style look very impressive. The Japanese well used to be covered with a lid, which was woven from bamboo and fastened with palm ropes. In Japan, the Tsukubai water source can be observed quite often in the territories of Buddhist temple complexes. Nowadays, such wells ideally complement landscapes and Japanese gardens, and their decoration are figures of animals and mythical creatures.

Most often, country wells are made of wood, which blends very organically with garden plantings and wooden households

If the garden area is decorated in country style, then you can supplement the water intake source with the help of carefully placed carts and wheels. A decorative mill and wicker fences will fit well into the landscape design.

Color solutions

Today, concrete rings are most often used to arrange a water supply source, which do not have a very presentable appearance and are dull. grey colour. The wooden head and roof also need to be treated with varnishes and paints, which will make the structure not only more presentable, but will also significantly extend its service life. In this case, it is recommended to use contrasting combinations for painting the surface. color range, as well as rich and clean shades.

Artistically gifted homeowners can design concrete rings in any direction, using ready-made or individual sketches. You can also paint using stencils, or create geometric and abstract patterns. It should be remembered that wooden log houses Before painting, it is necessary to treat it with special compounds aimed at protecting the wood from rotting and burning.

To paint the surface of a well, it is recommended to use contrasting color combinations, as well as rich and pure shades

DIY decorative finishing options

Do-it-yourself finishing largely depends on the characteristics of the material from which it is constructed. The simplest, and at the same time popular, method of finishing is represented by decorating with natural stone in the form of small cobblestones or large pebbles, which must be selected according to size, basic coloring and shape. If there are color differences in the material, a beautiful and very original ornament is laid out around the head of the well on the mortar. The artificially “aged” appearance perfectly complements the “retro” style.

Many homeowners prefer to decorate with wood, imitating the appearance of a natural quadrangular or multi-faceted log house, which perfectly complements the green lawn. The combination of various finishing materials is also considered successful. Colored brickwork and hardwood work well together, as do brick and siding panels. It is possible to effectively illuminate the area around with beautiful lanterns suspended from the roof of the structure, and spotlights located on the branches of garden plantings or shrubs.

How to decorate a well with wood (video)

What plants to plant near the well

Directly near the source of water supply, you can plant decorative foliage and beautifully flowering garden crops. An interesting solution would be to use a gabion or a budget alternative to factory mesh to form a mesh frame around the above-ground part of the well structure.

Further design depends on the surrounding landscape design. If a significant part of the garden area is represented by alpine slides and a recreation area, then the space between the base of the well and the mesh frame can be filled with decorative stones. If it is necessary to make the design more flowery and picturesque, then the mesh holding the stones is used as a support for the arrangement of climbing vegetation.

One of the most beautiful and popular ways of decorating a well structure among domestic homeowners is to surround the water source with densely growing plants. In this case, in autumn, the roof of a well is often used as flower beds, but it is allowed to place hanging planters and containers with hanging plants at the ends of the well. Also flower pots with plants can be placed around the entire perimeter.

Decorative foliage and beautifully flowering garden crops can be planted directly near the source of water supply.

How to make a decorative well functional

The direct purpose of a conventional well is to obtain an autonomous water supply. However, very often such decorative options do not fulfill the main purposes, but are used as decorative elements of storm wells, well pumps, barrels for irrigation activities and other communications. Such structures are good as an original element in landscape design.

The decorative structure or so-called shaduf is most often equipped with a “crane” and consists of a system of logs, which are fastened with hinges. A functional design is characterized by the presence of a log frame or a reinforced concrete shaft, as well as a chain that is attached to a wooden drum or rotor attached to two posts. A bucket is attached to the other end of the chain to collect water by rotating the drum. Also, the functional design can be installed above wells for water of various depths.

The cheapest solution to the question of how to qualitatively and beautifully equip the upper part of a house well system on your own is to line the concrete ring of the water intake structure

Particularly popular are ascending, tubular and shaft functional structures, over which decorative structures are erected. It is very important that the cladding is not only a decoration, but also serves as protection from moisture and freezing. Depending on the type of water rise, the structures come with a collar or a crane. The head can be open, consisting of a base, pillar and roof, or closed, such as a “house”. The open well post is closed with a lid, and the “houses” are equipped with a door located on one of roof slopes.

How to design a well from concrete rings

The cheapest solution to the question of how to qualitatively and beautifully equip the upper part of a house well system on your own is to line the concrete ring of the water intake structure. To carry out the work you will need to purchase masonry mortar, as well as facing material in the form of stone, river pebbles and substandard ceramic tiles or decorative artificial stone.

If necessary, the cladding solution is replaced with conventional frost-resistant adhesives for working with tiles. It is best to prepare a working facing solution using an electric drill attachment. The finishing material is glued over the entire surface of the concrete ring. It is recommended to expand the upper part to accommodate decorative elements.

How to install a well house (video)

When choosing a design solution for the design of a well system or well, it is not at all necessary to strive to purchase and use the most expensive and modern finishing materials. The main thing is a great desire, as well as a little imagination and competent execution when decorating an individual source for water supply.

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Well in the country: interesting design ideas

The times when wells were widely used for their intended purpose are known to some of us only by hearsay. And yet, neither centralized water supply nor drilling of wells will probably ever completely abolish or replace these - once ordinary and familiar - elements of the suburban landscape.

Since ancient times, wells have been endowed with magical powers: they were seen as gates to other worlds and were used in various rites and rituals. Today we no longer remember the symbolism of wells, and we most often take water from the tap, but these structures still appear at dachas - albeit as decoration. Well, if your well also serves as a source of life-giving moisture, all the more reasons to make it not only convenient, but also beautiful. How? I have an idea! And not even one... If wells are being dug now, they most often use concrete rings to construct them, lowering them into the shaft. The same ring crowns the structure, without at all decorating it with its appearance and dull gray color. What if you paint it?

Agree: in such a bright design, even a simple concrete ring looks very expressive! Despite the fact that this type of decor is extremely simple to implement and fits even into the most modest budget)) But it’s even more surprising nice idea:

Pay attention to contrasting combinations and rich, clean shades. Add white - and a sunny mood is guaranteed. Do you want to create a Mediterranean atmosphere at your dacha? Take advantage of this idea!

In artistically gifted people, the sight of a white sheet (canvas, wall, etc. - underline what is necessary)) probably immediately awakens a thirst for creativity. And these masterpieces are born:

Agnes Kantaruk / Shutterstock.com But even if you don’t have obvious artistic talents, you shouldn’t be upset: you can do stencil painting, or create a geometric pattern, or be inspired by abstract paintings - everything is in your hands! Did you like the idea? Get your brushes in your hands! Or you can leave the well deliberately simple, even rough - flowers look especially impressive against such a background.

Yes, of course, floral decoration is an idea, rather, for decorative wells. It’s hard to imagine how to draw water from a structure lushly decorated with greenery and all kinds of flowers:

But if you don’t need a source of water, but still want to build a well on your property, then perhaps floral decor will help you successfully fit it into the existing dacha landscape. And what is especially valuable: container plants are perfect for decoration, and this is an opportunity to “try on” certain combinations, “play with style,” and look for the right ones color solutions, changing the composition to suit your taste and mood.

You can also plant climbing perennial or annual plants, allowing them to braid the structure. The main thing is not to lose the well itself behind the expressive living decor!

The material from which the well is made must certainly be combined with its surroundings. Yes, next to wooden house well in the form simple log house will look most natural.

Please note: “house” wells, traditional for some northern regions, are convenient and practical. If you intend to use your source regularly, especially in winter, a gable roof will save you from tedious clearing after each snowfall.

And one more practical aspect: if children are relaxing at the dacha, make the fence higher so that the child cannot lean over the edge, trying to find out what is there below. And be sure to make sure that the well closes well, and that children’s hands are not able to open it.

Yes, perhaps birch logs with bark are short-lived - but how colorful a building like this is! Well, those who love monumental structures, created, as they say, “for centuries,” will probably like a brick or stone well more.

And it is not necessary to build it entirely from natural stone - you can line the base, imitating stonework

Still, real stone wells are quite colorful structures. Despite all their unconditional originality and other advantages, they will not be appropriate everywhere

For a brick well, a good solution would be to decorate the surrounding area with stones. Among other things, it is practical: there are no puddles or muddy earth that sticks to your feet. However, convenient approaches should be thought through in advance when equipping any well.

And if a monumental structure seems to you too pretentious, cumbersome or not entirely appropriate in the surrounding environment, a sense of humor and original decor

No matter what your well looks like, no matter what purpose you build it for, you will achieve the intended effect only if you managed to achieve a harmonious combination of the building with what surrounds it. It may not be easy to find such a combination, but it’s worth it. Look how a very simple - without any frills - well becomes an integral part of the patio. Exclusively due to proper design

An elegant carved well on next photo attracts the eye, admiring the skillful work of the master. Against the background of a wooden church standing nearby, it looks very organic and natural.

Details are a very important part of the well design. There are also many nuances here, we will focus on only one - the water container. What will it be? Perhaps an ordinary galvanized bucket is the most practical option for a well that is constantly used on the farm. But even a bucket can be elegant - take a look:

Agnes Kantaruk / Shutterstock.com A wooden bucket looks much more colorful. Just keep in mind: if you intend to use it for its intended purpose - to raise water from a well - it would be nice to find good master who knows the secrets of making such products. So that it does not leak, and does not rot from constant contact with moisture, and does not spoil the taste of water

If your well is decorative, use the bucket as a container for flowers. You can simply put a pot with a flowering plant in it, you can fill it with soil and plant annuals - use your imagination!

Do you have a well at your dacha? Decorative or ordinary? How did you design it? Tell us, share your photos - maybe someone will find your ideas useful!

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Well design: well house (open and closed)

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A well in the country, and sometimes near the house, is a necessary thing. But just a concrete ring with some kind of cover sticking out of the ground is not very pleasing to the eye, and the comfort of use is below average. To correct the situation, it is necessary to improve it and install a gate that will facilitate the rise of water. Ready-made well fences are sold - with a roof and a gate, but they either have a hefty price or look pitiful. Therefore, most often a house for a well is built with one’s own hands. Then you can use your imagination and arrange everything the way you need.

Types of well houses and their tasks

The primary task of a well house is to protect water from various substances - dust, leaves and other similar contaminants. This requires a tight-fitting lid. Open wells are only possible for technical water - for irrigation. Water from them cannot be used for other purposes. So if you plan to at least wash dishes, the well must be closed tightly.

The lid on the well must lie tightly

Protection from precipitation of any kind is also necessary: ​​rain and melt waters carry with them very dirty water with fertilizers dissolved in it, animal waste, various debris and impurities. If it gets into the well, it can cause serious contamination. To protect against precipitation, they make a canopy, most often a gable one - this makes it easier to drain precipitation.

Another purpose of the well house is to protect from strangers or, in any case, to ensure safety for children. To do this, they make latches or cut in locks.

Option for a closed well house

To make it easier to raise water, they install racks and gates - in the simplest case, a rotating log with a handle to which a chain is attached. And all this together should still please the eyes of the owners, but at the same time require minimal care.

Open or closed

As you can see in the photo, the well house can be open or closed. It’s cheaper and easier to make an open one: the well ring can be trimmed with stone or wood, the lid, racks and canopy can be made of wood or metal - whatever will cost less. A minimum of materials is required for this structure. There is only one “but” - in winter the water in such a well can freeze. If you don't plan to use it in cold weather, no problem.

But for winter use An insulated well house is required. But even then it can be made open:

• buy polystyrene foam “shell” for a well - they are available suitable size, secure it, and then lay the finishing on top of it;
• The overlap of the ring and the lid should be made of several layers of wood, and the boards should be laid in different directions, overlapping the joints.

Closed well house

Another option is to make an enclosed house. It is slightly larger in size than a well ring. Available air gap It’s already a good heat insulator, but the protection can be further improved by filling the gaps with polystyrene foam, for example.

What to make from

Choosing an appearance sometimes takes a long time. The fair half of humanity especially “suffers” from the desire to decorate a well, going through numerous design options and spending a lot of time doing this. In fact, everything is simple: if you have a house and a well is located nearby, you should decorate it in the same style and, if possible, in the same color. Agree, it looks good.

It is better to decorate the well in the same style as the house

What to do if the house is brick or plastered? Choose a finish that matches the style of the site. If this is one of the first buildings on the site, just do it as you like.

The question often arises: to make it from metal or wood. Wooden ones certainly look beautiful. But without proper care, they quickly lose all their attractiveness and become gray and ugly. If you are not afraid of the prospect, update regularly, at least once a year. protective covering(remove old paint, then paint again), make it from wood. If this is not for you, make it from metal. The entire structure or just the frame - your choice. What’s bad about this option: a frame made of galvanized metal profiles, covered with siding. Especially if the house is decorated in exactly the same way.

Siding well house

As you understand, there are a lot of options. First choose the type - open-closed, then materials and finishes to your taste, understand the design, make a house for the well with your own hands.

The organization of water supply from a well is described here.

Well canopy with lid - open house

Structurally, the device is simple: there are two racks located one opposite the other. They serve as a support for the canopy, and a gate is also attached to them - a device for lifting buckets of water. Drawing open house See photo below for dimensions.

Drawing of a well canopy with a lid and a collar

Please note that the posts can be dug in after the well ring has been finished. Depending on this, the order of work changes, but the design remains the same in any case.

The posts supporting the canopy can be located inside the lining of the well ring or outside

It is written about making paths on the site here, and you can read about benches here.

How to make a canopy

First, the canopy is assembled. Make two side triangles according to the required dimensions. The drawing above shows only the approximate spread of the two extreme points. If necessary, it can be made more. The length of the canopy depends on where the posts will be placed - close to the well ring or behind the casing. The approximate dimensions of the canopy with a ring diameter of 100 cm are shown in the photo below.

Dimensions of a well canopy for a diameter of 100 cm

The structure can be assembled from a galvanized profile, a metal profile pipe or wooden beam. To prevent the profile from bending, it is reinforced at the door fastening points - you can put a wooden block or a metal corner inside.

To ensure that rain does not get inside, the expansion must be made much larger than the size of the ring - at least 20 cm on each side.

The roof over the well should be much larger than its diameter

If the racks will be attached directly to the concrete ring, the order of work is slightly different. First, a frame is assembled that covers the ring. In the photo it is made from a 30 mm thick board. The racks are also made of the same board, the place of attachment to the concrete is reinforced with overlays. They also play a decorative role.

If the canopy turns out to be heavy, it is advisable to use timber of greater thickness, otherwise it will not withstand the load.

Frame for well head

Afterwards, the previously assembled roof is attached to the racks. You can make triangles right on the spot, but it’s more convenient to prepare them in advance, assemble the rafter system, and place them ready-made on racks.

Assembled but not finished

Next is finishing. Sew up with boards, clapboard, roofing material. Just keep in mind that if you use raw boards, they will dry out after some time and gaps up to 5 mm thick will form between them. There is no question of any hygiene then: rain and dust will fall in... Using a dry board is also not very good - in wet weather it will swell, the flooring will “go in waves.” In general, if you want to have clean water, build a house with doors - closed. There are more chances to protect moisture from contamination.

Do-it-yourself roof for a well: drawings and dimensions

Read how to build a woodshed with your own hands here.

Do-it-yourself indoor well house

We are talking about this type of shelter for a well - with a door. If you also make a lid inside, dust will definitely not get in.

Closed well

A frame is built, then it is put on the head of the well and secured anchor bolts.

DIY well house

1. support post made of 100*200 mm
2. short support posts made of the same timber 100*200 mm
3. fastening beam 30*60 mm
4. triangular beam

We assemble the frame and attach it to the ring using short bars. Then we begin assembling the pallet. Assemble the flooring from a board 30*100 mm or so. The frame is sheathed with boards or sheet material, such as waterproof plywood.

The procedure for assembling a house for a well

To ensure that the doors hold well, you can install additional jibs. We hang doors - one or two, as desired. To make it easier to navigate, below are drawings with dimensions.

DIY well house, drawings with dimensions

Using the same scheme, you can make a roof for a metal house. If you have a welding machine, you can use profile pipe. It is easier to attach finishing material to it.

How to make a completely closed frame

You can also hide a concrete ring in the house. In this case, the gate posts are usually installed separately, and then the frame is assembled. Choose the dimensions so that the design freely covers the ring. The height is 20 centimeters higher than your height: so that you can calmly bend down and get the bucket.

Such a shelter for a well made of galvanized profile for drywall, metal tiles and siding

We take the profiles from thick metal, galvanized. From the guide we assemble two identical frames - the “floor” and the upper level of the ring. They are connected by racks (profile for racks). The result is a cube with filled sides.

Frame assembly

We cut off the sides of the guide profile, leaving the “back” intact. This way you can make a triangle. We attach a stand that is equal to the height of the entire house. If you want to have equal slopes, the rack is attached in the middle. You can make the far slope steeper, then the stand moves 15-20 cm from the center.

We attach the notched profile to the fixed rack. We get one of the elements of the rafter system. We perform the same operation on the other side. We connect the resulting tops of the triangles with a crossbar.

Preparation for the door

On the side of the door we add racks - on both sides. It’s better to strengthen them - put them inside wooden blocks and fasten with self-tapping screws.

Start of roof installation

Fastening roofing material, for example, a profiled sheet, covered with plywood. Then soft tiles are laid and nailed onto the plywood - who has what technology. The “foot” and sides of the roof are finished with any material. If you want, you can use wood - clapboard, imitation logs or timber, or you can use siding.

In this case, the same materials were used as when cladding the house: so that everything looked like a single ensemble.

Siding well house

Another video example of assembly from a drywall profile in video format.

The construction of a metal gazebo is described here.

Making a well ring with your own hands

If a head or canopy is made, the gray concrete ring remains visible. The view is not the most attractive, I just want to decorate it.

Stone finishing

The most popular way to decorate a well is to decorate it with stone - pebbles or small crushed stone. If with finishing material Everything is more or less clear - buy or assemble, then the question of what to attach it to remains. There are several recipes:

We offer the third recipe for how to line a well with stone in video format. The composition of the mixture is very similar here, but before applying the solution, a mesh is fixed to the ring. With this technology, nothing will definitely fall off.

Interesting option A hinged lid for a well is proposed in the following video: it folds back almost completely, but whether such a device is needed is up to you to decide.

Photo options for finishing wells

Digging a well at your dacha with your own hands may seem like a simple task. In fact, this process has many subtleties, without knowledge of which it is simply impossible to obtain high-quality water suitable for drinking. We will describe in detail not only the process of its construction, but also methods of searching for aquifers, as well as installation plumbing systems for supplying water to the house.

Types of wells

The choice of well type depends on the depth of the aquifer and soil type:

• key: used infrequently when underground sources (springs) come close to the surface; a hole sunk 10-20 cm into the ground is filled with crushed stone, then a log house is prepared with a hole to drain excess water
• mine: the most common, used when aquifers occur at a depth of 5-25 m; consists of a trunk, a water intake in the lower part, located under water, and a head (above-ground part)
• Abyssinian (tubular): unlike a well, it is less deep and has a smaller casing diameter; plus the pumps it uses are not submersible, but above-ground (often manual); such a structure is inexpensive, but its service life is short; plus in winter, when groundwater goes deeper, its extraction can be difficult

Log shaft wells, based on the type of lower (water intake) part, are in turn divided into three more groups:

• with an imperfect (incomplete) water intake: its lower part does not reach the bottom of the water layer, so liquid seeps through the bottom or walls; This is the option that is most often chosen when building a well with your own hands; the volume of water in it is quite enough for irrigation and meeting the needs of the family
• with perfect water intake: it is located at the very bottom of the aquifer; Such structures for private houses are rarely used, because if water supplies exceed the family’s normal expenses, the water in it will quickly deteriorate and silt up
• with a perfect water intake, complemented by a sump– deepening in the underlying rock to create a water reserve

Selecting a location

For some reason, some people think that water should be present everywhere. It is enough to make the hole deeper - and the well is ready. As a result, a wasted mine, wasted time and nerves. Moreover, the vein can pass just a couple of meters from the dug well, which remains dry.

To this day, the dowsing method is successfully used to search for a nearby water layer. Once upon a time, branches of viburnum, hazel or willow served as natural biolocators. Today, even experienced drillers often replace them with pieces of copper or aluminum wire with ends bent at 90 degrees. They are inserted into hollow tubes and, holding them in their hands, they walk through the area meter by meter. Where water passes close, the wires begin to cross in the direction of the flow. To be sure, the area is examined in this way several times.

When looking for a place for a well in your country house, you should also pay attention to the color of the greenery growing on the site. Near the water it is more juicy. Willows, meadowsweet, ivy and crabgrass are very fond of such places - where they have chosen a place to grow, there will definitely be a vein. Nettle, horse sorrel, cinquefoil, naked licorice, coltsfoot, and horsetail also grow here. But apple and plum trees, on the contrary, take root worse and often die.

Alder, willow, birch, willow and maple will always tend towards the aquifer. Single oak trees are also a sign of high standing waters. They grow exactly where they intersect.

It has long been noticed that cats love to bask in such places. Dogs avoid such areas. Red ants are also worth watching. They try to place anthills away from water. A large number of mosquitoes and midges always hover near it in the evening. In the mornings there is also always more dew and fog swirling here.

After finding the probable location aquifer Before digging a well at the dacha, exploratory drilling is carried out. For these purposes, it is allowed to use a regular garden auger. Since you will have to go deeper by 6-10 m, its length will have to be increased. If moisture appears after digging a well, then the location of the water layer has been determined correctly.

If you don't trust the old proven methods, contact a nearby geological surveyor. Such organizations always have special geophysical instruments in their arsenal that can accurately determine the proximity of an aquifer.

When the layers are below 10-15 m, the idea of ​​digging a well should be abandoned. In this case, drilling a well will be necessary.

How deep should a well be dug?

How to make a “correct” well so that there is always water in it? Its depth depends only on natural factors. Therefore, it is very difficult to determine in advance how many rings will be needed. Structures located nearby, for example, near neighbors, can provide an approximate guide, but these data will also be inaccurate. Unfortunately, a method that can accurately tell about the future depth does not yet exist.

To calculate the required number of concrete rings and the depth of the shaft, test drilling is carried out. It is used to determine the density of the soil, its composition, as well as the presence of limestone slabs nearby. But it cannot give an accurate result either.

In the diagrams, aquifers look like strips running underground horizontally or at a slight slope. The drainage part of the well can only be located at its upper boundary (the roof of the formation), in the center or at the very bottom (the bottom of the formation).

To obtain clean water, the mine must reach the second or even third aquifer. The first of these is perched water - water that accumulates near the surface. Its level is always unstable, plus it gets dirty easily. It is used only for watering. When digging a drinking well, you need to go through this layer and go deeper down.

Excavation continues until the veins are clearly visible and water begins to flow into the pit in sufficient quantities. It must be left for a day, and its arrival must be checked on the second day. If the height of the water layer is at least 1.5 m, you can stop digging and begin shaking (cleaning) from suspended soil.

Digging wells on your own on light sandy soils is dangerous due to the possibility of collapse and rubble. If there are several places on the site with the passage of aquifers, you should choose a place with the most dense soil. It is advisable that it be elevated to avoid rainwater flowing into it.

In order not to take risks, it is better in this case to use the services of specialists. The price of constructing a turnkey well in different areas may vary, so it is better to check with a specific organization.

What is a bottom filter?

Do you need a filter for a well? If it contains quicksand without a bottom filter - a layer of sand, crushed stone, gravel or pebbles that serves to clean the incoming moisture from suspended earth - it is a necessity. Of course, it will be problematic to get rid of them completely, but it will be able to settle most of the small particles of soil. This filter works on the principle of a conventional sieve.

But among well owners (and many experts) there is often an opinion that such cleaning is necessary even in the absence of quicksand. Supposedly, only it can provide perfectly clean water. Indeed, at first, a small film of special algae and bacteria forms in the sand layer, eating microorganisms dissolved in the water. But the service life of such a biological filter is short. Over time, the biofilm layer increases, the filtration rate decreases, and the well quickly silts up.

A properly constructed well should only be filled through the bottom. In practice, it is not always possible to ensure only bottom inflow. Water often begins to seep through the walls. In this case, its cleaning through the bottom filter simply does not occur.

Plus, a significant layer of backfill (and it should be at least half a meter) reduces the volume of water. Its inflow is also decreasing. It becomes difficult to carry out high-quality cleaning of a silted well in the presence of a layer of sand and crushed stone.

In villages, large stones are sometimes placed at the bottom. But this is only required to avoid muddying the water when scooping during seasonal shallowing. If the well is deep enough and its level does not drop too low, this is not particularly necessary.

If quicksand is detected, in addition to the bottom filter, you will also need to construct a special shield made of wood or steel with holes that can contain the flow of soil mixed with liquid.

What to choose, concrete rings or a wooden frame?

Just digging a well is not enough. He needs reliable protection from collapse. Concrete rings or wood can be used for this. Brick shafts are rarely used - laying them out is too labor-intensive. Plus, a metal frame is required to strengthen the brick, otherwise the walls will quickly begin to crumble. It is made from profiles, reinforcement or durable wood.

Concrete rings will last longer. Choosing log houses made of wood makes sense if access and delivery of rings to the selected site is impossible. The price of a well made of wood is unlikely to be lower than a structure made of concrete rings, and construction will take more time. And such mines silt up faster and will have to be cleaned more often.

The use of concrete rings greatly simplifies and speeds up the work. They are installed end to end. To avoid displacement, such rings are fastened together with steel staples. To prevent chipping along the edges, you can make 40-60 mm steel overlay strips.

The joints of the rings are coated with concrete mortar and additionally sealed with tarred hemp or liquid glass. On loose soils, it is better to place strong boards at the bottom of the shaft so that the rings stand evenly.

Monolithic concrete wells are prepared using formwork. If the depth is significant, concrete is first poured to a shallow depth. Next, they continue to dig a hole, making a tunnel under a layer of concrete and installing supports for it. After passing another 2 meters, a new formwork is prepared. In order for the walls to become stronger, a period of 7-10 days is maintained between each filling.

For wooden log houses, you will need a log made of moisture-resistant ash or oak with a diameter of 15 cm. Thicker logs with a thickness of 22 cm or more are cut in half. It is not recommended to take coniferous species - they will impart a slight bitterness to drinking water.

The log house is assembled with locks “in the paw”, that is, several tenons are prepared at one end of the log, and grooves at the other. This is done first on the surface, marking the number of each crown, and then reassembled in the shaft. The crowns are fastened with dowels (metal pins) vertically. The upper crowns are additionally reinforced with steel brackets.

To avoid penetration Wastewater It is prohibited to locate a drinking well at a distance closer than 30 m from sewer and cesspool pits. To avoid weakening of the soil under the foundations, it must be removed at least 8 m from the nearest buildings.

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Construction of a well from concrete rings in stages

Let us describe in detail the process of constructing a well at a turnkey dacha. This task is quite labor-intensive, and it can take a lot of time.

Digging a well

1. Work must begin in March ( best time) or August-September, when The groundwater will drop to the minimum level. In the southern and northern regions of Russia, this period may shift.
2. Don't forget basic safety rules. Work should be carried out only by two people (alternately) using a safety rope.
3. Since wells are often dug by hand, its width is determined by the dimensions of the human body. The optimal diameter is 0.8-1.5 m. Although, of course, these dimensions are approximate. There is simply no point in making it wider - the amount of incoming moisture will not increase.
4. When using concrete rings, the width of the pit is equal to the width of the ring plus an allowance of 30-50 cm.
5. Please note that during the digging process the pit can fill up quite quickly, so you will have to periodically pump out the water.
6. To prevent the rings from accidentally moving, it is advisable to purchase products with tongue-and-groove locks. Their connection to each other will be more reliable.
7. The lowest ring (water inlet) must be equipped with a bottom and perforations on the walls.
8. Removal of soil continues to a depth equal to the height of the first (perforated) ring. It is installed so that it protrudes 10 cm above the ground.
9. Under the first ring, 4 recesses are prepared, into which strong wooden supports or a row of bricks are installed.
10. We continue to dig a shaft under the ring standing on supports. It must be dug slightly under the cone so that the first ring can easily fall down under the influence of its own weight.
11. We remove the supports by lowering the ring lower. Install a new ring on top.
12. We continue to go deeper into the ground in the same order, while simultaneously increasing the rings.
13. When reaching the aquifer, digging continues until a layer of water of 40-50 cm is formed at the bottom.
14. Next, it must be completely scooped out so that aquifers were clearly visible. The well is covered with a thick film or tarpaulin.
15. Subsequent work is carried out after 12-14 hours.
16. To filter suspended soil and prevent it from agitating, a layer of coarse crushed stone 25 cm thick can be poured onto the bottom.
17. The well is again left for a day to allow the water to rise. Its layer should be 1.5 m.
18. If the water supply in the reservoir is insufficient due to the small height of the formation, side holes can be made in the walls to collect it.
19. The gap formed between the log house and the ground is filled with crushed stone or gravel.

Underground gas may enter the well shaft! Although such cases are infrequent, at the slightest suspicion (hissing, gurgling, the appearance of a foreign smell), lower a bucket with a burning candle into it or throw a bunch of lit straw into it. To avoid a strong explosion (if there is methane in the mine), move away from it. In the presence of carbon dioxide, the candle or straw, on the contrary, will quickly go out. If the gas does not go away for a long time, in order to figure out the problem, you will need to call specialists and the Ministry of Emergency Situations.

Clay castle and blind area

The “clay castle” serves as a natural barrier, protecting against the penetration of rainwater and domestic wastewater. To create it, soil is selected around the well to a depth of 50 cm. The width of such a ditch is 30-45 cm. We place wet clay in it. To prevent the formation of voids and cracks, it must be thoroughly trampled. The top is compacted and smoothed using a wide board. For ease of walking, you can lay a row of bricks, large stones, or make a blind area of ​​concrete.

In the first years, wells built on clay soil fill more slowly. They may need to be periodically pumped to flush the springs. Subsequently, the influx increases.

Construction of the head

Decorative well with brick cap

Its purpose is to prevent water pollution on land. After all, the external insulation of a structure is no less important. Without it, tree leaves, insects and wind-blown debris will constantly fall into the well.

The head should rise above the surface at a height of 60-90 cm. It is equipped with a lid and a device for raising water. Even if there is pumping system There is no point in giving up the gate with a bucket. After all, the electricity may be turned off for a while.

The best finishing materials are wood or brick. It’s definitely not worth protecting the head with metal tiles. Its angles are so sharp that they can cut your skin like a knife. There is no need to make the lid too tight - in order to avoid the appearance of mustiness, the well must “breathe”.

There is no point in insulating the head. Reliable thermal insulation must be located at the level of the top pair of rings so that the water in the well does not freeze.

The height of the frame or concrete rings should be 0.8-1 m, so that when removing a bucket, a person can safely reach it without bending too much down.

Well rocking

The water in the dug well is still cloudy and can only be used for irrigation. It is not yet suitable for drinking. Water, as well as the bottom and walls of the pit, are cleaned from loose soil using a small submersible mud pump:

• remember the rule: the first few pumpings are carried out in small portions with a intake of no more than 3/4 of the water column; otherwise, with an intensive supply of new portions of moisture, the bottom will be washed away, and such cleaning will be of no use
• The very first cleaning is done manually; to do this you need to go down into the well with an ordinary shovel and bucket; The pump cannot handle so much dirt yet
• the pump is hooked onto a strong cable and installed closer to the bottom, at the gravel filter to prevent the sludge from settling
• pumping is carried out until water begins to flow intensively; the number of pump starts per day is at least four; and this must be done in different modes
• drain contaminated water
• From time to time the pump must be flushed by running clean water, otherwise it will quickly fail due to overload
• a well dug in clay soil requires lengthy cleaning; some owners believe that cloudy liquid in this case is inevitable, but this is far from the case; its mine can and should be pumped

In a similar way, periodic purification of water from a well is carried out. Otherwise, it will silt and become shallow. This is done as it gets dirty.

With absence mud pump the mixture of liquid and soil is removed from the well using an ordinary bucket with a rope tied to it. But this process is very labor-intensive - cleaning must be done until the water becomes absolutely clean, without impurities.

If the well is located on quicksand - soil mixed with a large amount of water - it is impossible to clean it. In this case, special drainage systems(bottom filters).

To ensure uninterrupted supply of water to the garden house, a pipe insert is prepared in advance in one of the concrete rings. They should be laid 30 cm below the soil freezing level. Otherwise, at the end of winter, burst pipes will have to be replaced. This indicator is different in each area, so it should be clarified.

To lay a water pipeline at a dacha from a well to the house, a trench is laid to it. When calculating its depth, the height of the sand and gravel cushion is taken into account (up to 10-15 cm). HDPE is used for laying water pipes polyethylene pipes, made of low pressure plastic. The optimal diameter is 32 mm. You will also need connecting fittings (tees, reducers, bends, etc.).

Since the cost of pipes is minimal, experts advise laying two lines to the well at once. In this case, if a leak occurs, you can use the second one as a backup option.

For mechanical protection against soil pressure, pipes are ironed into corrugations or pipes of larger diameter. It is better to lay a layer of insulation between them. When lifting pipes closer to the surface near a base or unheated basement, they may freeze, so additional thermal insulation is required in these places.

For an uninterrupted supply of water from a well in the utility room, it is better to provide a storage tank. After laying the pipes, they are connected to a pump, which is lowered into the water at a distance of 30 cm from the bottom (more on its selection below).

Selection of pumping equipment

As you know, all types of pumps are divided into two types:

1 Superficial: they only have a suction pipe in the water; such units are capable of lifting it only from a depth of up to 10.3 m; it is to this height that water can rise through the tube, pushed by atmospheric pressure into the tube; in practice, due to friction losses and fluctuations in atmospheric pressure, this parameter decreases and equals 5-7 m; mechanisms with ejectors (water flow accelerators) can lift water from greater depths, but their efficiency is too low.

2 Submersible: the entire mechanism is completely lowered into the liquid, which allows water to be delivered from great depths; since such units do not expend power on suction, there is no loss of power; their efficiency is much higher than surface efficiency.

Thus, it is advisable to pump water for a dacha from deep wells using pumping stations equipped submersible pumps. All that remains is to determine their power and performance. It is necessary to take into account not only the needs of the family, but also the flow of water in the well itself. Otherwise, it may turn out that an overly powerful unit will run idle.

Please also note that the overall efficiency of the system will depend not only on the power of the unit, but also on the number of turns and narrowings of the water pipeline. If there is a small influx of water, it makes sense to purchase a low-power pump and install a storage tank from which water will be supplied to the taps in the house.

Another important parameter for the pump is the pressure force, that is, the ability to transfer (move) the pumped water further through the pipes. This parameter is directly related to the operating pressure. That is, per 10 m of vertical pipe there is a pressure of 1 atmosphere.

The water has left the well. What to do?

The aquifer is depleted over time, so the amount of moisture in the well decreases, and then it becomes completely shallow. But this can happen no earlier than after 10-25 years of operation. Moreover, the operating time does not depend on the depth of the mine, but on the thickness of the aquifer.

Please note that the well is always subject to seasonal shallowing. During prolonged drought, its level always decreases. When the rainy season arrives, moisture rises again to its usual level. Sometimes it goes away completely due to serious geological developments taking place in the area, or changes in seismological activity, but such cases are very rare.

In most cases, the cause of shallowing is siltation. Over time, the debris that settles to the bottom turns into silt, which clogs the vein and the inflow decreases. For uninterrupted water supply to the dacha from the well, it requires periodic cleaning (boosting). We described it in detail above.

If cleaning hardly helped, but moisture still began to flow in a little, this means that the ducts themselves have silted up. They are washed with water from the tank. Moisture seeping into the aquifer will clean the springs well.

When extracting part of the aquifer, the well can be dug, that is, the water intake can be lowered a little lower. Teach that such deepening must be done wisely. Don't throw it away at the first trickle of water. But lowering to too great a depth is undesirable. Otherwise, you will cover possible fontanelles with concrete rings. Excavation is carried out more often on 3-4 rings.

It is not worth deepening wells with quicksand - in this case it is unlikely to achieve an increase in inflow.