Acts like a rain barrel. Looks like a bench!

Ever wish you could do more to help the environment, without drastically changing your lifestyle? How about just by sitting on a bench in your garden?  Or around a unique table on your patio with friends, sipping on a tasty beverage? Perhaps you've thought about re-using rainwater but didn't know how. At approximately 5 lbs, this Do-It-Yourself Rain Bench kit gives you all of the hard-to-find parts to easily make a dual purpose rainwater harvesting system within a bench or table! Simply, follow the instructions to build a Rain Bench that will hold 65 gallons of rain or greywater for re-use.

The only materials needed in addition to this kit are: 1 sheet of plywood and 4 - 2x2's per bench. You can design any type of bench or table to suit your needs and taste!

Why Use Rain Storage Systems?

• Saves money on your water bill
• Plants love it!  Rainwater contains fewer chemicals than tap water
• Reduces your environmental footprint
• Helps protect against flooding
• Helps to recharge groundwater vs. running off and polluting our lakes and streams
• Protects against drought, especially during watering bans
• Reduces erosion caused by runoff
• Water for everyday use is becoming more scarce
• Water utility rates are rising
• Water emergencies due to extreme shortages occur throughout the country

Why Choose Second Rain's Rain Bench?

• Customizable bench design based on whatever style of bench or table you choose to build
• Save money on the shipping - get the heavy stuff locally and support your local community businesses
• Create as large or small capacity rainwater storage as needed to provide irrigation and maximize flood protection
• Increase property value by making useful, attractive, outdoor living space
• Variable and mobile -  easily dismantled to move or to redesign your patio seating every year!
• Additional kits are linked together with flexible 1" hose (included)
• Fill one at a time or allow all units to fill and empty equally by turning valve (included)
• Easy to hook up to your garden or soaker hose (adapter included)
• Easy to assemble - homeowners, designers, or contractors can install
• Heavy-duty custom fitted 2 ply liner (8 mil total thickness) is FDA approved
• Made from recycled (#2) plastic (98%= recycled plastic, 2%= UV stabilizer & color)
• Made in the U.S.A.

Frequently Asked Questions:

1. How do you fill it?

It fills from the bottom, so we recommend a downspout diverter with enough 1" I.D. tubing to reach wherever you want to place your bench. You can also pipe greywater into it and re-use the rain/greywater for irrigation all summer long.

2. What skills do I need to make my rain bench or table?

Basic carpentry skill and tools are required for this DIY kit, and If you own a circular saw, jig saw and drill, you're ready to go.

3. I don't even know what a jig saw is, but I still want a rain bench. What do I do?

Shoot us an email at info@sunwindpowerinc.com. We'd be more than happy to assist you or we can sell you a pre-made design directly.

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STANDARD SHIPPING IS INCLUDED IN THE COST. PLEASE ALLOW 2-4 WEEKS FOR DELIVERY.