Rain cover

By installing a rain fence, you can collect extra water for watering your garden. A rain fence can be installed like a regular fence. The amount of water storage is limited. Additional measures are needed to make your garden ready for watering.

One example of this is the Rainwinner. Each element is 90 cm long, 22 cm wide, and 60 cm high. It can store 110 litre . A stack of three elements is 180 cm high and has a capacity of 330 litre. For more information, visit: www.rainwinner.nl

You are only eligible for a disconnection subsidy if the tank overflow is connected to an infiltration facility in your own garden. An overflow is necessary in case the tank is full.

Costs

The cost is approximately €500 for a rainwater tank with a capacity of 330 litre. There are hardly any costs for labor.

Use of space

The space required for your rain screen depends on its size.

Difficulty

A rain fence must be properly anchored so that it remains stable in severe weather conditions. The fence must also be level (especially vertically).

Earthmoving

The rainwater barrier must be able to drain via the existing downspout. This will be connected underground. The amount of earthwork required is minimal.

Maintenance

Only keep the leaf grate and leaf catcher clean.

Climate goals

Awareness and water reuse

Biodiversity

Contribution to improving biodiversity

Points of attention 

• The structure to which the rain screen is attached must be sturdy. The filled elements can be heavy.
• Open the shut-off valve during frost periods so that the system can drain.