How to strengthen a brick well ^Favorite

To address this issue, some action is required. The construction of the well itself is half the battle, as no construction is eternal and requires constant care. To maintain a well, its walls must be equipped with steel brackets. So that the metal does not rust, it is covered with a double layer of moisture-resistant paint.

In some wells, water does not come from the bottom, but from the side. For these purposes, holes must be left in the walls into which filters can be installed.

It is recommended to plaster the brickwork from the outside. Therefore, the pit must be dug so large that it is possible to carry out such work. A thick solution is required for external plastering; it is usually prepared in a 1: 1 ratio.
The solution is prepared immediately before work, and applied for about an hour, if it stays longer, it will lose its quality.
To reduce the friction of the masonry on the ground, the masonry can be sheathed with vertically installed boards.

The inner walls of the well are plastered in two layers. First, a thin layer of a liquid solution is applied (approximately 5 mm), which should fill all small cracks, and then a thick layer.
During construction, nuances may arise that also need to be considered.
If the well is quickly filled with water, then in order for the solution to set, it must be pumped out. It can finally harden under water.

So that in the future the well does not sink into the ground, it is necessary to lay large stones under the legs. Also does not forget about the bottom filter, for this it is necessary to prepare clean river sand and gravel, which should be enough for a half-meter layer.
After completion of work, it is recommended to disinfect the well, water can be used only after 2 - 3 weeks. Then you can proceed with the construction of the upper part of the well.