The decision to equip a bathhouse building with the basic benefits of civilization will significantly complicate its construction, but will optimize the result. If the bathhouse has a bathroom, you can take your favorite treatments all year round without fear of catching a cold from going out into the freezing cold. Without the slightest time limit, the owners will wash, steam, bathe in sauna barrels and tubs together with the younger generation, organize sauna parties with billiards and receive guests. If the listed delights are included in the program, you will have to figure out how to make a toilet in a country bathhouse and begin its construction.
Determining the location
Previously, bathhouses were built mainly without a toilet, since the toilet was located in the yard and everyone used it. There were no toilets in the houses either - they considered it something unnecessary. But modern man has become accustomed to comfort in everything and is no longer ready to put up with inconvenience even when visiting his own bathhouse. Therefore, installing a bathroom in a bathhouse is very relevant and in demand. The main nuance in this matter is the fact that the bathhouse, as a rule, is small in size, and it is not easy to allocate a space in it even measuring one meter by one meter.
In addition, the bathhouse is finished with natural wood and the building itself is also often built from wooden logs, so the owners fear that it will be difficult to organize ventilation. After all, wooden surfaces absorb odors very strongly, and the toilet can ruin any vacation. But not everything is so simple here. If you choose the right location for the toilet and comply with all the technology requirements, the result will be quite reliable and acceptable.
So, the toilet must be located so that the entrance to it is not visible from the rest room; it is better to organize such a “nook”. This will not only avoid drawing unnecessary attention to such a delicate issue, but also possible odors will linger. Also, when choosing a place for a toilet, you need to take into account the location of the sewer pipe or septic tank on your site, since you will have to drain the drain exactly there and the shorter the distance, the lower the costs.
It is also worth saying a few words in favor of completely abandoning the toilet in the bathhouse, because such an opinion is quite common and even occurs more often than a decision in favor of comfort. So, a toilet in a bathhouse will lead to the following inconveniences:
- The area of the building will have to be increased or the size of the internal premises reduced.
- You will have to install a separate cesspool or obtain permission to tap into the sewer.
- It will be necessary to supply water to the building and organize its safety in the winter, when the bathhouse is rarely used.
- Purchase of plumbing and finishing costs.
But if all these problems don’t scare you, then let’s move on to the immediate description of the work.
The toilet in the bathhouse should be located so that it does not attract unnecessary attention.
Arrangement of the utility block
The utility block allows you to make a bathhouse not just a bathhouse, but a building where you can also cook food, receive guests, and relax. This allows you to free up a significant part of the residential building and use a separate room for economic purposes.
Of course, the design of a bathhouse with a utility block should differ in the following parameters:
- convenient entrances to the premises;
- good water supply;
- heat exchange networks;
- security measures.
It is worth paying special attention to the last point, since you may need to use both the bathhouse and the utility unit at the same time. Therefore, safety rules must be followed. Good thermal insulation of the room, ventilation system and the use of moisture-resistant materials are also important here.
Water supply
If you have already decided on the location and know exactly where the toilet and plumbing will be located in it, then you need to think about how to supply water to this location. This must be done at a stage when plumbing has not been installed and finishing work has not been carried out. If the bathhouse already has a shower, then the problem is reduced and you will only need to redistribute the water supply from this room. But if there is no water in the bathhouse at all, then there will be more worries.
The first thing that needs to be decided at this stage is how the bathhouse will be used in the winter. If you rarely visit it or it is located in a country house where no one lives, then the water will have to be drained from the system in cold weather. Otherwise, the water in the system will freeze and the entire structure will become unusable. If you don’t want to drain the water, or the bathhouse is located near the house, then you need to think about the heating system. In large baths, which are often used and in which a lot of time is spent, traditionally, a classic heating system is installed.
If there is no heating in your bathhouse, then you can simply insulate the water supply pipes; for this, special insulating sleeves are put on them at the installation stage. They are sold today in any hardware store. Of course, you can wrap the pipes with insulation and fix it, but this is very labor-intensive. In addition, special couplings will not only protect the pipe from freezing, but also prevent the formation of condensation. Therefore, there is no point in experimenting, especially since such couplings are very inexpensive.
It is most convenient to add water to the bathhouse toilet during the construction stage
The installation of a water supply must be approached responsibly and carefully, since the entire operation of the bathhouse will depend on the quality of the water supply. For water supply to the bathhouse, you need to use a plastic pipe with a diameter of 3-4 cm. When purchasing the necessary materials, you also need to purchase plastic corners and fittings that will be needed to connect the system. The plastic water supply system is connected using a special pipe soldering iron, so if you don't have one, it's worth thinking about where to get one.
Mobile bathrooms
Mobile toilets are individual cabins, some of which have bio-cleaning facilities. It is advisable to use them in small baths where there is no space for a stationary toilet.
Advantages of mobile toilets:
- there is no need to install a sewer system;
- no need to tie into the central sewer or connect a septic tank;
- no water line required to fill the drain barrel;
- It is possible to install the bathroom anywhere and move it if necessary.
Drain or sewer
Another fundamental point for installing a toilet is draining wastewater, that is, organizing a sewer system. This issue also needs to be resolved at the initial stage, that is, before finishing and installing plumbing. If you have a network sewer system, and you have the right to safely connect to it, then you can consider half the matter solved. You just need to remove the pipe from the bathhouse toilet and connect it to a common sewer pipe. If it is impossible to cut into the general sewer system, then you will have to build a separate cesspool and bring the pipe into it.
If it is possible to connect to the network sewer, then this is very good
In the bathhouse itself, in the toilet, you need to install a pipe to which the toilet will subsequently be connected. To do this, you need to accurately determine its location and prepare the space for work. The fact is that simply running the pipe through a wooden floor will be wrong, as this will create a danger of the floor rotting and the spread of dampness. Therefore, it is better to at least lay the floor in the toilet area with ceramic tiles - make a square of 60 by 60 cm, but it would be more practical to lay the entire floor with tiles. But this is already finishing, and we are talking about drainage.
So, you need to cut a round hole in the floor, the diameter of which should be slightly larger than the diameter of the pipe. Lay a metal mesh on the floor equal in size to the planned tiles (60x60 cm or over the entire floor), the mesh must be shot to the floor with a construction stapler. After this, you need to prepare a concrete solution according to the following formula:
1 part water + 2 parts sand + 1 part cement
You will need a little solution at this stage, so do not overdo it. Now you need to carefully cement the prepared space and let it dry. At the same time, it is necessary to remove the drain pipe and secure it in the hole with a solution, this will ensure the reliability of the structure and prevent the spread of a damp environment. All this work will take about a couple of days to dry. The diameter of the pipe for the sewer outlet is usually 100 mm; this diameter is considered optimal for a toilet. Next, from the bathhouse the pipe is laid directly to the drainage point. If it is a sewer, then the pipe is connected directly to the main line. But if you decide to make a separate pit, then you need to say more about it. To finish the conversation about the pipe, it should be noted that the drain pipe must always run at a slight slope along its entire length. It should be buried approximately 50-60 cm into the ground, depending on the climate in which you live.
It is better not to leave the drained sewer next to the tree, but to concrete the floor around it
Bathhouse with toilet: design nuances
There are many projects of ready-made baths, where the presence of a toilet is provided. But when designing a bathhouse yourself, you should plan the toilet based on the sewer outlet and pay attention to the water outlet. The sanitary room should be located in a secluded area of the bathhouse near the shower or with a sink for washing hands. The project also provides for windows and heating. The room should be equipped with a blind door. When designing a bathhouse with a toilet, you should determine the type of foundation, the name and volume of materials used, the number of floors, the type of floors, roofing, external and internal decoration, and the number of openings.
Construction of a cesspool
If the pit is made only for the bathhouse toilet, then it should not be very large. In this case, a pit with a depth of 2 m and a diameter of approximately 70-80 cm will be sufficient. You may think that this is too much, but believe me, this option will allow you to safely use the toilet without restrictions, and also resort to cleaning the pit as little as possible. In addition, such a pit takes longer to fill and cleans itself faster. The basic principles for creating a cesspool should be listed:
- The edges of the pit must be clearly vertical, this prevents fermentation of waste water.
- The bottom of the pit should be covered with a layer of gravel about 10-15 cm, so the water will drain faster and the pit will not deform.
- The pit must be closed with a special hatch (concrete or metal) with a lid on it. This will allow you to quickly clean it if the pit is full.
When a cesspool is installed for a residential building, concrete rings are installed in it, which ensures its reliability. But for a small pit designed only for a bath toilet, you don’t have to do this - you’ll only end up with significant extra costs. You can strengthen the walls of the pit with car tires. Once again, it is worth recalling that the drain pipe must enter the hole at an angle.
If the pit is made only for a bath toilet, then you can choose the simplest option
Septic tank and dry closet
Modern offers ordinary people solutions to the most complex issues, including the simple creation of a bathroom. Therefore, if you have no desire to tinker with the pit and everything else, you can purchase a ready-made dry closet, it includes:
- A container with antiseptic liquid that solves the problem of waste disposal.
- Toilet.
- Drainage cistern.
These are the main components of such a system; they can have different configurations and appearance, but their essence is the same. Therefore, many today prefer such simple and practical devices.
Dry toilet in the bathhouse
As for the septic tank, everything is even simpler. Today there are many different options for such devices on sale, you just need to choose what suits you. Basically, septic tanks are distinguished by volume, so choosing is not difficult. The essence of this system is as follows: a septic tank is buried in the ground instead of a cesspool. The septic tank contains a special liquid that allows you to efficiently dispose of all waste. After a certain period of time, the septic tank must be cleaned and this liquid in it must be changed, but the period between replacements is very long.
