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An outhouse is essentially a bathroom outside. It comprises of a dug out pit over which an enclosure is built. Outhouses have changed from the dreadful pit in the ground that an enclosure was made around. Numerous individuals will still find the need for an outhouse. For example: going to a nation that doesn’t have the luxury of an interior plumbing system or even having a getaway cabin constructed someplace or at camping sites may imply it is cost-efficient as well as realistic to build your personal outhouse. This guide will allow readers with fundamental construction knowledge to follow the step by step directions to build an outhouse.  

Preparation for constructing the outhouse:
You will require the following:

Shovel
Measuring tape

Picking Out the right point

An outhouse must be constructed 300 feet or more from water supplies or running water (rivers, lakes, springs etc.) It should also be a low traffic area for people.

Excavation of the Pit
The common size for the pit is a square roughly 2 feet wide and roughly 5 feet deep. Dig the pit with the shovel to these specifications checking the depth with the tape measure as you go.

Constructing the Outhouse:
Necessary Tools and Materials
2×4″ stock
4×4″ corner post
1×4″ stock
Nails (nail gun cartridges)
Screws
Roofing paper & shingles
PVC piping and flange
Hammer (nail gun)
Circular saw/table saw
Level
Tape measure
Paper/pencil

Instructions to construct the Outhouse

Step one: Construct the Footers and Frames
The outhouse will have three horizontal ribs: one at the base, the second on the seating system and the third to the roof.  Make the frames and nail them together.
Use the 2×4 as the feet the outhouse will be supported by.

Step two: Posts
Use the 4 4×4 corner posts to complete the outside frame of the box. Drill and bolt the frames to the corner supports.

Step three: Seating
The searing rib will be based about 14″ from the ground. The hole of the seat should be rectangular and may measure between 8-10″ wide and 18-20″ long.
Cut out and position the planks for the seats and then attach them to the framing rib, then attach the seat.

Step four: Walls
If the outhouse is going to be utilized seasonally, one option is to use a canvas wall and attach it to the frame with a roofing line. This way it can be easily taken up and transported.
For wooden walls, use 2×4’s nailed to three sides of the frame. The side left open should be the one to be used for the door which will be built next.  

Step five: Roof and Door
Outhouses will not need much roofing support. Measure and notch the lower portion of the roof support beams and then fix the more 2×4 planks on top.
For the door, make a Z frame and attach lightweight wood stock to the outside.
Install vertical planks between the upper frame and the base frame. Attach this to the open side of the outhouse using hinges.

Tip and Warning:

1) If you are constructing an outhouse in your backyard (for a woodwork project) be sure to check local construction codes and licenses. If the construction is being done for actual use, check with local land agencies to be sure there are no water sources nearby.

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Source by Sadie Backhurst