If a well house is located above the water source, then it is able to perform many useful and practical functions. Wells have always been rich in water of special taste and freshness. They also played a decorative role in decorating the site.
During the choice, it is worth paying attention to other structures, such as house, fence, paths or arbors.
Types of houses with wells
The house, which is located above the hole of the well, is of two types:
Open. If open -type designs, then they are a kind of canopies with open or closed sides. To increase the level of safety, as well as protection against penetration into the well of foreign objects – the hole of the well is closed with a simple cover made of wood.
Closed. In closed buildings, the parties are protected using walls and ceilings. In this case, various harmful precipitation, such as: leaves and extraneous objects are excluded.
As for access to the gate or to the water array, it constantly closes and protects with the help of a simple door.
Such buildings can even be insulated from the inside. This is practical when the climate is more severe, especially in the winter, and the water is quite high.
Features of the decoration and design of the well
To correctly make a well house, a wide variety of materials are used, in practice they have established themselves:
stone;
tree;
metal.
Today, when erecting wells, plastic and decorative tiles are also used.
The use of wood, metal, tiles and plastic is found in one design. In combination and the correct layout – this gives a good result.
Materials that often remain after construction work are used to decorate the well. They can really be used to decorate the future structure.
Application of various materials during the construction
As mentioned above, the construction uses stone, wood, metal, polycarbonate. Basically, masters adhere to definitely style, but the owners need to decide on this in advance.
Stone as the main material
Often finish the base with stones with the headline. As for the canopy, it is more often made by wooden or metal. There are structures made of polycarbonate – this is also practical.
Stones can be natural or artificial. If a simple imitation of a stone coating occurs, then the design is made of simple concrete. In many cases, depending on the planning and design of the site, the well tower is made of sandstone.
Wells decorated with a tree
Such designs are quite popular and practical. The only disadvantage is that the tree is able to rot and deteriorate, as a result – low durability indicators.
For the construction, peculiar lumber are used. Many experts successfully use logs, snags and branches, which are without bark. It is worth remembering that all wooden parts are recommended to be treated with a solution or impregnation – it will protect against decay, as well as from insects. You can apply a hydrophobic agent that will not allow moisture to get into the tree, destroying its structure.
Metal houses for wells
Today, forged products are used when decorating and decorating a house for a well. In practice, it has established itself and is in great demand for the use of openwork structures or metal (leaf). The latter use galvanized sheets, stainless steel or iron covered with special varnish or polymer.
More expensive is forging. And decorate the building is not always affordable for a simple person. In this case, it is recommended to build a closed house from sheet steel. It is not difficult to do it yourself.
Using polycarbonate during the construction of houses for wells
Polycarbonates are appropriate to use garden arbors, verandas or tents. Such material goes well with metal, creating the desired mood and atmosphere with its coloring and transparency.
Many experts know that the fantasy of a professional designer has no boundaries. If the entire territory of the site where this unique structure is located has a certain style, then making the selection of a house is not a problem.
But in another situation, when the style is rare, then it becomes a difficult problem and it is the fantasy that was mentioned above that will be able to come in handy.
How to construct a gate for a well
In many buildings, gates in mine -type wells are attached quite simply. The two ends that are located on the opposite sides are inserted into special holes, pre -drilled.
There is a chain or cable on the gate that help with raising a container with water. It is worth remembering that the bucket should have a center of gravity shifted aside. This will easily help when scooping up.
The gate is driven by a special handle, it is attached to the side of the bolt joints or brackets. Welding is often used. If the well is very deep, then to facilitate lowering the bucket and stopping the gate, use a special belt type brake.
Gates, equipped with handles, are made using thick logs. They should be in diameter at least 0.2 m. In its central part, you will have to drill a hole where a special rod is clogged. It must be fixed on the support. The rod is attached to the log on both sides with two linings welded to the rod.
In order to strengthen two ends of the logs, simple metal rings are used. They are stuffed on the edges and are fixed using screws in several places.
How to build an open house correctly
During the construction of open houses, you should not forget that the awnings should be wider. Rain water should not fall into the well. Many people know that precipitation is not always clean.
It is worth considering the devices of awnings above the designs of stone wells. They are supports that are laid during the device of the heads and the rafter structure, strengthened on the basis of spacers.
The structure must be covered with reliable waterproofing. Ruberoid is good for this.
How to build a closed house correctly
A similar structure is equipped with a simple gable structure, while the entire finish is minimized. At the very beginning, it is worth preparing everything that will be needed. The question concerns the instrument and parts. If everything is collected, then the frame is assembled according to the proven scheme.
First, the roof is mounted, the frame of the correct shape is assembled. When everything is collected, the design is installed in a permanent place.
After that, the center of the well is sewn, only the hatch is left. It will need to access water. Holes are made for the gate in the racks, later, it is installed there.
For further actions, it will be necessary to sew the foundation of the end walls with the foundation of the foundation, and after that the base of the slopes and the roof. Do not forget about the rectangular door, which often has a rectangular shape.
For the decoration of a house for a well, it is recommended to use different linings. As roofing materials, you can easily use a simple flexible tile.