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The well house above the water source performs protective and decorative functions. Let's talk about what types of designs there are, how to make your own from wood and beautifully decorate a well house in the country. We accompanied the article with drawings, photographs and video materials.

Wells provide fresh, cool water, as well as decoration of the site, especially if the headland is decorated with a beautiful house or canopy. When choosing a design, you should start from other structures: a house, a fence, paths, gazebos, etc.

Types of well houses

The house over the well can be of an open or closed design.

When closed, all sides are protected by walls and ceilings that prevent accidental entry of sediment, leaves or other foreign objects into the water. Access to the gate and water is closed by a door, which can be locked if desired. Such structures are sometimes insulated from the inside, especially if winters are harsh and the water level in the well is high.

An open structure is a canopy with open or partially open sides. For safety and to protect water from debris, it is advisable to cover the well mouth with a removable lid.

Design and finishing

Various materials are used to make well houses:

• wood, straw, bamboo;
• metal;
• stones;
• decorative tiles;
• polycarbonate

Often several materials are combined in one structure. If there are facing, building or roofing materials left after the main construction, then their use will not only provide an opportunity to save money, but will also unite the buildings on the site into one ensemble.

Look at the photo for some compatible compositions:

The roof of the house and the canopy are made of the same material

Complete composition with a paved area

Rustic option, unpainted wood in all buildings

Imitation of a log house

Tikhvin Mother of God Assumption Monastery

A well like this needs a lock in the background

Unified color scheme and style

Main material: stone

Most often, the headband is trimmed with stone, and the canopy is made of wood and metal. In this case, the stone can be natural and artificial, as well as imitation stone made of concrete. Sometimes the well tower is made entirely of natural stone, such as sandstone.

Wooden houses

Wooden well houses are the most common and fit into most garden plots. For their construction, lumber, logs, driftwood and branches without bark can be used as finishing. Wood is hygroscopic, so it would be correct to treat such materials with some kind of hydrophobic agent and anti-rotting agent.

Well houses made of metal

To design the well, you can use forged, openwork structures or sheet metal - galvanized, stainless or varnished. Not every owner of a country house will be able to make forged products, but making a closed house from sheet steel yourself is quite simple.

Polycarbonate for well houses

It is appropriate to use polycarbonate when a garden gazebo, veranda or awning over a car is made using this material. It goes well with a metal frame, and can create a certain mood thanks to its color and relative transparency.

Original well houses

The imagination of designers and folk craftsmen is sometimes simply amazing. We have prepared for you a selection of the most unusual well houses.

Specific style

If the entire site is designed in a certain, rare style, it may be difficult to choose a well house to match it, because most often you can find ideas for the Russian or pan-European style. We will give some design options that will be appropriate in such specific styles.

"Provence"

"Japan"

"Middle Ages"

"Africa"

"Greece"

“Fairy Tale” (concrete, Anapa)

Gate design

Russian mine wells are equipped with a collar with a bucket attached to a chain or rope with a shifted center of gravity (for ease of scooping). The movement of the gate is transmitted by a rotating handle or wheel. The log can also be supplemented with “fingers” - protrusions on its surface that serve as levers for turning. The larger the lever arm, the less effort it will take to pull out a full bucket.

For deep wells, it is advisable to equip the gate with a band brake that controls the speed of lowering the bucket.

Gate with handle (a) and “fingers” (b)

The gate with a handle is made from thick logs, at least 20 cm in diameter. On one side, a hole is drilled in it exactly in the center along the axis for a blind rod fixed to a support, and on the other, a deeper hole for a metal pin connected to a wheel or a curved handle. The ends of the log can be reinforced with metal plates that are attached to opposite rods. The log should be tightly seated on the axle.

Metal parts of gates with handle

Metal parts of a gate with a wheel

Photo with handle assembly

Making a well house with your own hands

You can make both an open and closed well house with your own hands. Let's look at some easy-to-make designs.

Open house

When building an outdoor house, it is important to remember that the canopy must be wider than the hole in the well and protect it from precipitation, which may not be as clean as in the old days.

Asymmetrical tent over a well

Symmetrical tent over a well

Let's consider the construction of a canopy over a stone well, which represents the supports laid when constructing the head, and the truss structure, strengthened on the bases with spacers. The larger the canopy area, the larger the cross-section of lumber that needs to be selected during manufacturing. The structure is covered with a layer of waterproofing in the form of roofing felt and finishing or roofing material to taste.

Drawing with dimensions - a tent over a well: 1 - foundation masonry; 2 - rafters; 3 - rafter strapping; 4 — clamp for roofing felt; 5 — struts; 6 - rafter sheathing; 7 - roofing material; 8 - tiles; 9 - ridge; 10 — end stand; 11 - end tie of rafters; 12 - double rafters under the brace; 13 - columnar support

Closed house

We will make a closed house of a simple gable design, with minimal finishing. To do this, consider the drawing.

Frame drawing with details

First you need to prepare all the parts, then we begin assembling the frame according to the attached diagram.

Frame assembly: 1 - supports, made symmetrically (see previous drawing); 2 — jumpers (2 pcs.); 3 — strips forming a square platform (8 pcs.); 4 - ridge (pay attention to the cuts)

From the ridge to the corners of the site we mount the edges of the future gable roof. Having assembled the frame, we install it on the head.

We sew up the central part, leaving a hatch for access to the water. We mount the assembled gate onto the supports.

We first sew up the end walls with boards, and then the roof slopes, in one of which we mount a rectangular door with a handle on hinges. We protect the edges of the roof with waterproofing material.

We decorate the house with carved overlays. You can cover it with other suitable material.

Ready house

A slightly more complex design and decor during the construction of a fairy-tale well house is shown in the video below.

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The only source of drinking water in a country house is often a well. A well house helps preserve the purity of life-giving moisture and give the structure an attractive appearance. A template copy can be purchased ready-made, but it is much cheaper and more interesting to build a house for a well with your own hands. The design differs in size, configuration and finishing material. The proposed drawings will help you choose the appropriate option for making it yourself.

Purpose of the house

The main function of a well house is practical. The quality of well water is negatively affected by many factors:

• direct rays of the sun;
• precipitation;
• excess heat;
• animals and insects;
• wind blown debris;
• chemicals sprayed on nearby plants.

A properly equipped house prevents foreign substances from getting inside. In addition, a competent design will prevent water from freezing during severe frosts. Throughout the year, the structure creates protection from curious children, preserving their life and health. In addition to its practical purpose, a well house made with soul and soul will be an excellent decorative decoration for the site.

Water is supplied from the well in two ways - using a gate and a bucket attached to it or a pump. When choosing a house design, this factor must be taken into account.

One of the options for a professional drawing with dimensions is presented below:

Variations of the structure

The protective structure can be open or closed. In the first case, the likelihood of water freezing in severe frosts increases significantly. Insulating the well ring with an expanded polystyrene foam coat followed by decorative finishing will help save the situation. A closed type design is more practical from the point of view of frost protection. The air layer itself retains heat, and in combination with thermal insulation material it copes perfectly with the functions assigned to it.

The choice of materials when making a house for a well is based on the general architectural concept of the suburban area. If the main structure is a wooden frame, it would be logical to use logs to finish the well ring and boards for the roof. If the exterior of the house contains elements of brick or stone, the corresponding material is used when assembling the structure for the well with your own hands. The top is sheathed with material identical to the roofing of the main building. The proposed design is not an unshakable postulate and is relevant if the house is located within sight of the main building. A well located further away allows you to expand the boundaries of the choice of finishing for the house.

Comment! A wooden house, especially with carving elements, is incredibly attractive, but requires regular maintenance. Otherwise, the appearance will quickly lose its former luster. Siding mounted on a metal profile frame is much easier to maintain.

Another example of a drawing with dimensions will help you navigate the choice of configuration:

Simple open house design

It’s quite easy to design a structure for an open well with your own hands. Main design elements:

• 2 racks;
• canopy;
• gate

Since the racks are dug into the ground next to the well, the installation of supports for the canopy is carried out after the decorative design of the well ring.

Basic steps for making a well canopy:

The order of work may vary. In some cases, the supports are first dug in, then the rafter system is attached, after which the roof is installed. It is more difficult to assemble the rafter system of an open house directly on fixed supports. Sometimes the entire structure is first assembled together and then dug over the well. The weight of the structure and personal experience will tell you how to make it more convenient with your own hands.

The procedure for making a closed house

An open house does not provide the well with 100% protection from adverse factors. It is much more efficient to assemble a closed type structure with your own hands. A detailed drawing indicating dimensions and a diagram of the assembled version is shown in the photo:

Frame design

To make the frame you will need timber and boards. As in the case of an open canopy, it is important for the structure to correctly select the dimensions of the main elements. Excessively thin parts will lead to deformation or breakage of the structure above the well as a result of wind loads. A large margin of safety will also be unnecessary, as the structure above the well will turn out to be bulky.

The photo shows a detailed drawing of the roof of the house:

It is optimal to select the following material sizes for work:

• The thickness of the board is 4 cm, the width varies from 120 to 150 mm.
• The section of the beam is 80x100 mm; for heavy roofing, it is better to take 100x100 mm.
• To work, you will need 4 timber supports and 4 boards for the lower and upper trim.

The boards are cut in advance, taking into account the dimensions of the well, and then nailed to the support posts. 100 mm nails are used as fastening elements. The algorithm for making a frame for a well house includes the following steps:

• the first pair of supports is fastened with boards at the top and bottom;
• the second pair of risers are connected in a similar way;
• the blanks are placed around the well;
• The elements of the house frame are connected by strapping.

The photo shows an example of a finished house over a well:

Roof installation

The design of the roof of the house over the well begins with the assembly of roof trusses. They represent a rigid structure onto which the sheathing is subsequently attached. For the rafter legs of the house, boards are taken, the thickness of which is at least 3 cm. The length is selected individually, depending on how high the house above the well you want to get. The next elements of the rafter system are crossbars and jibs; a board thickness of 2.5 to 3.0 cm will be sufficient. The set of elements for the rafter system of the house above the well includes:

• jib - 8 pcs.;
• crossbars - 3 pcs.;
• rafter legs - 6 pcs.

The parts are cut at an angle, the upper ends are connected to each other using self-tapping screws. The crossbars perform the function of additional fixation; they are installed 0.3 m below the point of the upper connection of the rafter legs. The rafters are fastened to the frame using nails 120 mm long.

In order for the well house to have sufficient strength, the rafter system is strengthened with jibs. When the structure is assembled, lathing is carried out. The fastening step of the boards is 15 cm. First, the sheathing is covered with roofing felt, then the finishing roofing is installed. Corner joints are usually covered with boards.

Gate installation

Decorating a house with your own hands above a well necessarily touches on the issue of installing a gate. To make it you will need a round log with a diameter of more than 200 mm.

Comment! The larger the diameter of the gate, the easier it is to lift the bucket of water.

The size of the gate depends on the distance between the two supports on which it is attached. It is optimal to choose a length that is 4-5 cm shorter. The approximate dimensions of the gate for the house above the well are shown in the drawing:

The main stages of making a gate for a house over a well:

• The required length of the collar is cut.
• After removing the bark from the log, it is carefully cleaned and sanded.
• The edges are covered with steel wire; this measure will preserve the geometry of the log.
• Holes are drilled in the center of the ends to a depth of 50 mm. The diameter is 20 mm.
• On top of the holes, metal plates are installed, on which the corresponding holes have already been prepared. This element will protect the wood from destruction.
• Similar holes are prepared in the supports, at the points where it is planned to fix the gate.
• The areas are covered with metal plates with holes.
• Metal bushings are inserted into the holes on the supports.
• The ends of the logs are equipped with metal rods. For the left part, a length of 200 mm is sufficient, the right element is represented by the letter “G”.
• Finally, the gate is hung on the posts.

The finished gate before being secured in the well house in the photo:

Arranging the door of a well house

So that over time the door does not move as a result of deformation of the structure, the boards for the house must be chosen dry. The sequence of work for manufacturing a door includes the following steps:

• 3 bars are secured to the frame as door openings.
• Based on the frame parameters, the door is assembled on the ground. Its dimensions should be slightly smaller than the internal outlines of the frame. The boards cut to the required size are connected at the bottom and top with bars. For rigidity, another block is nailed diagonally.
• Install metal hinges on the door and frame.
• After hanging the door on the frame, the latch and handle are attached to the structure.
• At the end, the quality of the work performed is checked. The door should not touch the frame during opening or closing and should not jam.

The photo shows the finished door on a structure for a well:

Finishing

Usually the lower part of the well house is lined with wood. The choice of a craftsman who builds a structure with his own hands is presented:

• Block house imitating a rounded log. In this case, the well will resemble a log house.
• Wooden lining looks impressive.
• An ordinary board represents the most budget-friendly option for designing a house for a well.

Attention! Treating the material with protective compounds will help preserve the integrity of the wooden structure for a long period. This includes antiseptic impregnation that prevents rotting, and means of protection against damage by pests. Varnish is suitable as a finishing coating for a well house.

A neat and beautiful wooden structure for a well is shown in the photo:

There are many options for finishing the roof of a well house. As in the case of an open-type house, it is important to foresee the weight of the roofing in advance so that the entire structure does not deform under the weight of the material.

For large slopes, installation of sheathing will be required. The boards are fastened in increments of 15-20 cm. The main roofing material is pressed onto the sheathing. This is how slopes and pediments are designed. If the well is of small diameter and the roof of the house has a compact area, the boards are installed directly on the frame.

Advice! To protect the walls of the house from moisture, the boards of the slopes extend beyond the dimensions of the main structure by 10 cm.

In addition to the classic board, the following are used as roofing:

• euroruberoid;
• siding;
• corrugated sheeting;
• metal tiles;
• bitumen shingles.

The roofing material is installed exclusively on the slopes; the gables are covered with wood treated with protective agents.

Conclusion

A competent drawing, taking into account the size of the well, is the basis for the correct design of the house. It is important to correctly calculate the weight of the structure so that the frame can withstand the load and not deform. The appearance is largely determined by the material chosen for finishing.

Owners of private houses and summer cottages often strive to create the most comfortable atmosphere in their yard and use a variety of decorative elements for this. The well is not bypassed either. It is being improved with the help of a house. But a house is not only a decorative element. It performs an important function - it protects the contents of the well from the penetration of various sources of pollution. We bring to your attention detailed instructions (with drawings and dimensions of parts) for creating a house with your own hands (photos and video materials are attached).

Since well water is used exclusively for drinking, it should not be contaminated. That is why wells are equipped with special houses that prevent rain and melt water from entering them. These waters may contain debris, various types of waste such as animal feces, bacteria, fertilizers and just plain dirt.

In addition, the house will become an excellent protection from strangers if you close the door of the house with a lock (for example, if the well is located outside your house and you would not want strangers to use it), and will also protect small family members from possible threats .

Wooden well house

In general, well houses can be divided into two types: open and closed. The first option can be classified as a budget option. In this case, it is enough to finish the well ring with stone/wood, but metal or wood is suitable for the canopy and lid (depending on how much you are willing to “spend generously”). There is only one caveat - in winter, the water in such a well will most likely simply freeze.

If you plan to use drinking water from a well in winter, then you should take care of insulating the well house.

Advice. When choosing a design for a well house, follow one rule: its appearance must match the style of the residential building and the design of the site.

Some people use wood to cover the roof of their house, while others prefer metal. Let's say right away - if you use wood, then at least once a year you will need to renew its protective coating, otherwise the material will darken and take on a rather unsightly appearance. If you don’t want to fool yourself with caring for wood, then give preference to metal.

Design creation process

Let's look at the simplest model of a well house, which is quite easy to make with your own hands.

Preparation of tools and materials

Whatever project you choose, it is important to make sure that not only all the necessary materials are on hand in sufficient quantities, but also the necessary tools:

• hacksaw or jigsaw;
• a woodworking machine (if you don’t have one at hand, a circular saw will do just fine);
• hammer;
• screwdriver;
• level, tape measure;
• edged boards;
• beam;
• slate;
• screws, etc.

When choosing suitable materials, do not forget that the design of the house should not “stand out” from the overall picture: the house and the site. The type of wood or stone must match the materials used to decorate the house. You can use leftover building materials or buy similar ones to those used to build the house.

Construction of a house for a well

Construction of frame and roof

Before starting construction work, it is necessary to take all measurements and make a drawing of the future house, or find photos of finished drawings on the Internet. Remember that even the simplest design must contain the following elements: frame, gables and sheathing, post, ridge, gate and roof slopes.

It is worth noting that many do not use a frame - they place the roof directly on the well ring. But for a more complete and aesthetic look, it is better to choose a frame structure, especially since it is quite simple to build. Let's take a step-by-step look at the process of creating a frame base:

• We take all necessary measurements. Be sure to measure the outer diameter of the well ring.
• Let's start cutting down the boards and beams: we prepare 4 racks 10 cm wide and the same number of boards for strapping (about 14 cm wide).

Advice. You should not use either a massive beam or a board - the structure will be very bulky, or a very thin one - the structure will, on the contrary, be fragile and unreliable.

• After you finish cutting, attach the strapping parts with self-tapping screws to the posts. Please note that the screws must firmly connect all the parts together, so use fasteners at least 10 cm long.
• We make roof trusses (we use strong boards, about 4-5 cm wide and at least 1.6-1.8 m long), use 8 jibs and 3 crossbars. So, we cut the rafters (possibly at an angle), and at the top we connect them to each other with self-tapping screws.
• We make small cutouts on the rafters at the points of attachment with the top garter and attach them to the frame.
• We install the jibs, thereby strengthening the structure. We connect the finished trusses with a ridge of two boards.
• We lay roofing material on the finished roof and install slate on top. We cover the corner joints with wind boards.

Preparation of parts: door and gate

For the gate (spindle) we need a piece of log. Its length should be 4 cm less than the distance between the posts. It is necessary to drill two holes about 5 cm deep in the center of the ends. At the ends of the gate we fix the metal plates with self-tapping screws.

Insert a metal rod about 10 cm long into the left hole at the end (part of it should protrude outwards), and into the right – a bent rod so that it is convenient to grasp with your hands.

We make holes in the racks, insert bushings there and thread the ends of the gate rods. Be sure to lubricate the bushings with grease to prevent squeaking.

Making a door for the house couldn’t be easier: we only need a few boards about 20 cm wide (the length is chosen based on the overall dimensions of the house), from which we will make some kind of shield. We connect the boards to each other with small blocks about 2.5-3 cm wide (two will be enough). To make the door more rigid, we fix an additional block diagonally. All that remains is to attach the handle and latch to the door and put the door on its hinges.

The final stage is treating the entire structure with special protective compounds that will preserve the appearance of the house and prevent rotting of the wood.

We have discussed in detail the process of creating a well house with your own hands using a minimum amount of materials and tools. We wish you inspiration and quality work results. Good luck!

House for a well: video

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Basically, wood is used to build houses for wells and it (the house) does not have to be made with your own hands, you can also purchase or order it, the range is extensive. Such a house can be finished in almost the same way as an ordinary house and is done in almost the same way as, only in a smaller version.

Let's find out how to make a house for a well with your own hands, what kind of house you can make and what you need for it.

Materials for well houses

The materials for building the house are:

• Wood, incl. timber, board, lining;
• Natural and artificial stone, including brick (the lower rings are decorated with stone);
• Bituminous shingles, used for roof cladding;
• Any other material, the flight of fancy is not limited.

After looking at a few photographs and carefully examining the fastening points, you can already imagine how to make a wooden house for a well with your own hands.

Types (types) of houses for wells

The house can be open or closed; the closed house can also be insulated so that the water does not freeze in winter.

Let's start with the simplest version of a do-it-yourself well house. The process is well described in the video below.

This option shows the design of the house quite well and is quite easy to do with your own hands, let's move on.

The “open” type of well made from boards is a fairly simple option, the final version is shown in the video below, and by also examining the fastening components, you can build such a house yourself.

The video below clearly shows the process of fitting and joining the parts of a simple wooden house frame. Such a frame is sewn up with moisture-resistant sheet material and, in this case, finished with clapboard and painted.

The video below shows a house for a well, decorated with wild stone, or, more precisely, not the house itself, but its lower part, the ring.

Attaching the house to the well

First, the lower frame is assembled, the so-called. Mauerlat, when compared with the roof. The standard thickness of the rings is 80 mm. Bars or boards in half a tree or at an angle of 45 degrees or end-to-end are fastened in the corners with self-tapping screws or metal fasteners, resulting in an even square. You can use what is available, there are many options. The main thing is to assemble a strong frame that will be supported by the rings. The frame can be attached to the rings or not. It is important to make the mount removable so that it is possible to remove the house, because the well may require.

In the photo below, the frame is supported by stands on the ring, and the lower belt is put on it. Almost in space, such a house cannot be moved from its place by accident.

Another option is when the frame is put on a ring and secured on the sides with screws and dowels to the ring. The screws can be tightened and the house can be removed.

In the photo below the frame stands on a ring. If it is not secured to the ring, the house can be moved accidentally by hitting it. Such fastening is not reliable enough; it is still advisable to fasten the lower belt to the ring using anchors directly to the ring from above; the diameter of the dowels should not exceed 6-8 mm, because there is a risk of damaging the ring during drilling. Or make fastening frames from below that will hold the house on the ring, for example, as in the photo. Be sure to provide for the possibility of renting the house if you do not want to disassemble it for possible cleaning of the well.

These are the main options for attaching a wooden house to a well; let’s move on to constructing the frame.

DIY well house frame

It is important to make sure that the lower belt protrudes beyond the border of the ring by 2-3 cm, this will make it more convenient to do the lining. Let's move on to the posts and rafters.

We cut out and assemble racks and rafters; examples of designs are clearly shown in the illustrations; you can choose any or come up with your own based on them. It is important to observe the dimensions and place the junctions as carefully and evenly as possible. We make sure to check the evenness of the structure with a level and/or slats so that its shape is as perfect as possible, otherwise you may end up with a crooked house.

For fastening we use self-tapping screws and metal plates and corners. You can install braces on the lower chord, which will add strength to the structure, as shown in the second photo. At the stage of constructing the frame, it is important not to forget to provide a place for the door through which we will draw water and inspect the well.

Having assembled and installed the structure on the well, we begin the cladding and finishing.

Sheathing and finishing of a well house

Various wooden materials are used for cladding, such as: block house, lining, or edged boards.

For better fastening of the cladding, it is necessary to make a sheathing so that there is somewhere to nail it and it does not bend under pressure. You can also initially line the frame with moisture-resistant OSB (for example), and then attach, say, lining to it.

The house can also be lined with corrugated sheets or ordinary sheet metal, which must be galvanized. For sheet metal, preliminary lining with sheet materials is required.

What you need to pay attention to. For evenness of cutting materials. You need to saw off boards and lining evenly.

A ridge needs to be installed on top. The skate can be wooden or metal. It can also be decorative, figured. It is necessary to prevent water from getting inside, under the lining and into the well itself.

You can also veneer the house in the place where the ring will be. Make, so to speak, a table in which there will be a well hole. Or make a shelf for the bucket. The photo below shows what it should roughly look like. This is not a mandatory procedure, but may be convenient in some cases.

The cladding is performed on the frame that we created. If cladding is used with bituminous shingles or any other sheet material, sheet material - OSB or plywood - is first secured to the frame. It is covered with cladding. If boards or lining are used, sheet material is not necessary, and in the case of boards it is not needed.

The simplest option for finishing a well house is with edged boards

The door is a shield made of boards, secured with hinges to the house. Assembling such a door is not difficult, the main thing is to calculate all the dimensions and first prepare the frame of the house for installing the door - on the frame of the house it is necessary to provide a frame of bars for installing the door.

The photo below shows various options for doors and frames for them, all of them are made according to the same principle.

Often, owners of country houses or dachas on or near their property have a well, which must have a house, or at least a roof. Currently, houses for wells are available for sale in a variety of types, shapes and sizes: from a small wooden roof without decorations, to a carved house decorated with openwork patterns, images of animals or other elements. But, you must agree that a house for a well, created with your own hands, will please you much more.

The purpose of the well house

The well house performs several functions at once.

Firstly, it protects the water from insects, leaves, sediments containing harmful impurities, as well as various types of chemicals that are used to spray cultivated plants on the site.

Secondly, it protects from direct sunlight, which negatively affects the quality of water.

Thirdly, during the cold season, this structure prevents the water in the well from freezing.

Fourthly, it plays the role of a fence, which is very important if there are children in the house.

Well, and, of course, a well house can serve as an unusual decoration for the site.

Instructions for creating a house for a well

Let's consider the technology for creating different options for houses for a well. Regardless of which option you choose to build it, you will need to prepare the following tools and materials:

• plane, preferably electric;
• jigsaw;
• screwdriver
• nail puller;
• hacksaw;
• construction level;
• hammer;
• three-meter tape measure;
• handle;
• rounded laminated veneer lumber;
• edged boards;
• fastening parts (nails, screws, self-tapping screws, etc.);
• slate or any other roofing material;
• If you plan to install a door, you should prepare the necessary fittings: handles, door hinges and latches.

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All parts must be given the proper dimensions, cleaned and treated with antiseptic agents. Such preparation will increase the service life of the wooden material.

Option #1. House - roof with two slopes

We build the frame

To create the frame you will need an edged board and timber. There is no need to take materials that are too massive or, conversely, too thin. Since the former will give the structure an unattractive appearance, and the latter will make it too fragile. Therefore, for work it is better to take a beam with a cross-section of 8 x 10 cm, and an edged board 4 centimeters thick.

The first step is to prepare four racks, 8 cm wide. Next, you will need edged boards 12 cm wide and long enough for tying the racks. The boards are nailed one by one to the racks with nails, the length of which must be at least 10 cm. Such nails will allow you to securely connect the parts together. The result of the work done should be a stable and durable frame.

Advice ! To make the work easier, it should be carried out in the following sequence: first connect the first pair of racks using boards, and then the second. Place the resulting two structures around the well and combine them with the remaining boards.

We are building a roof

The first step is to create a rafter system on which the sheathing will subsequently be installed. The rafters are made from boards more than 3 cm thick and 180 cm long. The longer the boards are, the higher the structure will be.

For crossbars and crossbars, boards with a thickness of 2.5 cm are suitable. In total, six rafters, eight crossbars and three crossbars will be needed for the work.

The upper ends of the rafters are connected in pairs to each other, having previously cut them at the appropriate angle, and secured with self-tapping screws. In order to make the structure more durable, 30 cm below its top is mounted.

A recess is made at the place where the rafters are attached to the frame. Then the resulting structure is installed on the frame and secured with nails 12 cm long.

The fastening of the rafters is strengthened by installing jibs. You can also install a ridge to strengthen the junction of the rafters.

Roofing felt is placed on top of the sheathing, and slate is placed on top of it. The resulting corner joints are covered with wind boards.

Door installation

The house door is made quite simply. First, the boards are cut so that their width is 20 cm and length 85 cm. The cut boards are laid in a row, tightly next to each other, and secured with two wooden blocks with a cross-section of 2.5 x 3 cm. One block is attached closer to the top edge of the door, the second - closer to the bottom. Fastening is done with self-tapping screws, four for each board. In order to fasten the boards more firmly and prevent them from moving relative to each other, another block is nailed diagonally.

The house for the well is almost completely ready, all that remains is to sheathe the gables, install a handle and latch on the door and hang it on the hinges. In order for the material to last longer and the finished structure to have a pleasant appearance, the outside is treated with an antiseptic and coated with waterproof paint and varnish.

You can also familiarize yourself with the technology for creating this version of a well house in the video below:

Option #2. House for a well in the form of a log house

This type of well house is often found in villages. It is made from logs and has a classic rustic style.

To build this version of the house you will need: rounded logs, edged boards, roofing, metal pipes or metal rods with a radius of 12 mm.

Let's look at the procedure for performing work on building a house for a well in the form of a log house.

First, logs with a diameter of 100 mm are piled into a log house. Curly protrusions are made on the protruding edges of the logs to decorate the well.

The next step is to create a gate to raise the water. The base of the gate is a rounded log with a diameter of 20 cm or more. The length of this log should be 6-10 cm less than the gap between the posts so that it does not get caught on them when turning the gate. To eliminate the possibility of deformation of the log, the sides are covered with metal wire. Next, holes with a diameter of 3 cm are made in both ends of the log, as well as in the racks. In the gate, these holes should have a depth of 5 cm, and pass through in the racks. In addition, the holes in the gate and on the posts should be located opposite each other. Then you need to prepare the pipes for attaching the gate to the posts. To do this, you can use a water pipe or metal rods with a radius of 12 mm. One pipe is inserted through the right post into the right end of the gate. This pipe remains straight and can be of any length.

Attention ! In order for the gate to hold as securely as possible, the end of the pipe protruding from the outer edge of the post should be more than 5 cm.

The second pipe is inserted through the left post into the left end of the gate. This pipe is first bent in two places at an angle of 90 degrees, as shown in the figure below.

This pipe will serve as a handle that turns the gate.

Advice ! Before bending, it is better to heat the pipe, then the bend will be not only even, but also smooth.

After the gate is installed, they proceed to installing the roof of the well house. The roof is covered with roofing material. To make the house look attractive, it is better to take a brightly colored material.

The roof should be sized so that its edges extend beyond the perimeter of the log house; this will prevent rainwater and other precipitation from entering the well.

The final stage is to treat the outside of all wooden surfaces of the structure with antiseptic agents and then varnish.

Option #3. House for a well with a hexagonal frame at the base

This version of the well house differs from the previous design in that the log house has an unusual hexagonal shape.

In addition, to give it asymmetry, the slopes are made of different lengths and covered with edged boards.

This building is small in size, which is especially appreciated if there is no free territory on the site. An additional decorative element is a wheel mounted on the gate to raise the water. The height of the finished house is 2.2 m, and the base has a diameter of 1.2 m.

Decorating a house for a well

There are many options to turn an ordinary well house into a whole work of art.

The most popular way to decorate a house is traditional wood carving. Using this method, you can decorate the house with intricate patterns, images of animals, ornaments and other decorative elements. A well with a carved wooden house will decorate any site, especially if the main buildings are also made of wood.

If you don’t have enough time to carve, you can use a simpler and faster method - decorating with paints and varnishes. So, the house can be painted in contrasting colors, or a whole picture with an interesting plot can be depicted on it.

Another decorative option is to use brick, mosaic tiles or other facing materials to decorate the well.

Some people line the well all the way to the roof with natural stone.

You can also use thematic design of the well, for example, make it in the form of a fairy-tale tower or a character. Children will especially like this decor option.

A well house can become one of the main decorations of your site. It all depends only on the possibilities of your imagination and desire to bring your plans to life!