The
Compound wall protects the site from animals, thieves,
etc and serves to demarcate the boundary of the
property. Here, I have explained the Vastu
Guidelines for Construction of the Compound
Wall, and the possible scientific reasons and
logic on which they were based, so that you an decide
what you want to follow and what you don’t.
Compound Wall construction:
The third thing to be constructed after the Water Well and
the Storage Shed is the Compound Wall. This should be built just
before the construction of the House begins. The Reasoning -
The purpose of the Compound wall is to protect the site and the
material stored in the Storage shed, from the outside
environment, from thieves, etc. However, if there are buildings
all around the site, the Compound wall can be done after the
construction.
Begin Compound Wall
construction in South-East: Construction should begin
on an auspicious day. The Reasoning - Since the
Compound wall is meant to protect from the elements and thieves
etc, psychologically the owner will feel that he will be
protected if the construction is done at an auspicious time.
Northern part of Compound
Wall to be built last : The Reasoning -
The Northern and Eastern sides are to be left open to
allow Sunlight into the House, and the building is to be built
in the South-West corner. Therefore, it is advisable to build
the North Compound wall later as it is easier to dump building
materials in the Northern open space.
Compound Wall should not be
higher than the House: The Reasoning - If the
Compound wall is higher than the house, it will cut off light to
the House.
Compound Wall should be
higher and thicker in the South and West sides : The
Compound walls on the North and East sides should be a foot (12
inches) shorter than on the West and South sides.
If this is not possible, then the North and East sides should be
a minimum of (3 inches) shorter. The Reasoning - The
higher and thicker Compound wall on the South-West, prevents the
hot evening Sun rays from heating up the house and the lower
compound on the North-East allows the useful morning Sunlight
into the House.
Compound Wall should be
two-thirds the height of the main door: The
Reasoning - The
Compound wall should not be taller than the house but should be
tall enough to give the inmates a sense of privacy.
COMPOUND WALL CONSTRUCTION TIPS:
* The Compound wall should be constructed before the commencement
of the House construction.
* The Compound wall should be constructed after the Water
well/bore well has been dug and after the Storage shed has been
built.
* The Compound wall construction should begin on the South-West
side.
* Construction should begin on an auspicious day.
* The Northern part of the Compound wall should be built only
after the house is completed.
HEIGHT OF COMPOUND WALL:
* The compound wall should not be higher than the house. The
Compound wall should be higher on the South and West sides. The
Compound walls on the North and East sides should be a foot (12
inches) shorter than on the West and South sides. If this is not
possible, then the North and East sides should be a minimum of (3
inches) shorter. The Compound wall should be two thirds the height
of the main door.
