Water is the basis of life. It is best when its source is located directly on the site. The well solves not only problems with water supply. It can be made a real object of landscape design by fitting into the architecture of the site. The house for the well can become a real decoration, and at the same time for a long time will keep the water clean.
Why close the well
In its intended purpose, a well is only a reservoir, which is replenished by groundwater. The walls protect it from dirt, but the space above remains open. If you leave it in this condition and do not cover it dust will regularly falldirt, falling leaves and other garbage. Often frogs, mice and other animals fall into the wells.
All this leads to a deterioration in water quality and the gradual accumulation of sludge at the bottom. This prevents fresh water from entering the deep aquifers and may ultimately lead to complete drying out.
The house can be installed for other reasons:
- Restricting access to the source to unauthorized persons.
- In winter, a well house serves as thermal insulation.
In addition, inside may be automated means for taking water. Therefore, a locked house can also perform a protective function.
How to cover the log house
A classic well is a wooden blockhouse that goes into the ground. As a rule, the upper 5-6 crowns of it are above ground level. Previously, a lifting gate was installed over such a structure, on which a chain was wound with an attached bucket, as well as a wooden gable roof or canopy. Such a building in itself is already a good element of landscape design. Modern wells are most often a concrete pipe that goes into the ground. In such a design above ground level there is only a small tip.
In the absence of a lifting gate, a simple double-wing wooden roof made of boards can be installed on the head. It can be both horizontal and inclined.
However, it is better to completely isolate the structure by building a full house over it, if the conditions of the adjacent territory allow.
DIY house
A beautiful house on the well can be made a real highlight of the infield. It can be built in the form of a log from a log, if the outbuildings are also log. Well houses made of timber look very nice, which can be additionally decorated with carved elements. The dimensions of such a structure are usually small and only slightly exceed the size of the head. A gable roof with an opening window is installed on top.. It can be made wooden, and then sheathed with corrugated board, metal tile or other roofing material.
The building can also be equipped with a collar for lifting a bucket of water from the depths. It is easiest to make from an ordinary cylindrical log. The handle for rotating the gate can be made both iron and wooden, for example, in the form of a ship steering wheel.
Drawings of various well houses for self-production, as well as finished products can be easily found on the network.
Precautionary measures
The well is a source of increased danger: falling into it can lead to serious consequences. You should be especially careful when installing the roof of a well or a well house with your own hands. It is necessary to act in compliance with all safety measures. Be sure to use insurance. The help of the partner will also be useful. Do not forget about the surrounding area.
It can be equipped by laying paving slabs or other materials.
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