I am in the middle of building a house, and the last thing I thought of was a well house. I am coming to the end of my money, so an expensive shed built for me is not an option. I was doing some searching for shed blue prints and came across this page www.myshedplans.com. I see that these sites are a dime a dozen out there, but I am looking for a quick, simple shed. Sheds at Lowe’s are kind of expensive. I am looking to have a decent size shed, but my budget is only about $600. I do not want any plastic or metal shed.
Help anyone!
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Why is this a necessary item? I know a number of folks who have wells for their domestic watersupply, and none that have a well house so I am having a hard time visualizing what are the requirements. How wide, deep and high? Does it need a floor? Will the roof have to support snow where you live?
With a $600 budget it's going to have to be very simple. so I doubt you need to use much, if any, any of your budget buying plans. I would go to the Fine Homebuilding site and ask over on Breaktime, their forum. Also, while on that site search for sheds They undoubtedly have published articles on shed building that could be a big help. (To get their click on the pull down box labled Taunton near the top left of your screen.)
Edited 2/12/2009 12:38 pm ET by SteveSchoene
what part of the country do you live in?
We have a well, no "well house" so I'm thinking along the same lines as Steve. What purpose does the well house serve? Is it required by code? Can it be put off for a year or two???
PS: I see that many wells have the pressure tank next to them (ours is under the real house). You might want to google "well house" and then click on Images to see some of the very basic, simple well houses people have built. Seems like a large dog house would work <grin>.
Edited 2/12/2009 12:29 pm by forestgirl
How big is your well that you need more than a box to make it look nice?
This one looks inexpensive to build.
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While you shop for a short list of lumber that you'll need, start asking around about shingles. You'll need way less than a bundle.
Now start thinking of doghouse sized-shed designs. Nothing bigger.
A few treated studs make the framing for all four sides. Build it with a shed-style roof -- this saves lots of carpentry, and some wood.
Put some cheap ply or OSB on the roof. The siding can be just about anything -- vinyl, hardie, cedar, T-111.
When you're done building it, stuff most of it with insulation, then lower it down onto the well head.
Paint -- and presto.
Sounds stupid but why not a tarp or something like that till you get more money?
I am sure the pump will not mind untill you go on to better things? Maybe a big bucket or trash can with rocks on it to keep the wind at bay...?
Edited 2/12/2009 8:39 pm by WillGeorge
Fascinating....
Around here (NJ) the pump goes down the hole on the end of the flexible pipe (torpedo shaped). The pipe then goes underground, below the frost line into the basement and the pressure tank is in the basement. There is a small well head for access/service, but no need for sheds.
I guess it's a regional thing.
Even if you don't have a submersible pump you will still bury your suction line below the frost line. You put your pressure pump in side your house in an instance like that. I suppose we think that it is common knowledge when we reside north. i am in Manitoba, Canada. The frost will go down 7-8 feet some years.
Derek
Chopinit. Build a doghouse over it as stated earlier. That's what we do over here on the coast. Then we insulate it or put a light in it for freeze protection. I usually build them w/o a door and just turn it over when I need to service the pump or the pressure tank. With the savings you can build a bigger shop! BTW I just finished our house last year. I spent 27 years building houses for others and finally was able to build one for me. It's a great feeling as I am sure you can relate. Happy building.
I have had several of these set ups. Not difficult at all. You're going to have a pump pressure tank and thats about it. What you want is a way to keep space tight but accessable. 2x4's 16" on center. The trick is to make the walls (no roof) with a pitch 4/1 pitch for the front with a good (door). To make the roof simply outline the walls. Hold the roof down with cinderblocks(you should be able to slip the roof off like a hat box) I'd use T111 barn siding. INSULATE well! I'd put a light bulb in the well house next to the pressure switch line. thats about the only thing that will freeze(i've spent many a young day in a well house) Insulate the top use good roofing and your done. Air is your enemy! Seal it good and be prepared for bees in the summertime. If you have any questions let me know, I've done a ton of these for my self and friends. Sub mersable is the best but you can do just fine with your set up. Just insulate well and put the 40w bulb in and your fine. Good luck.
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