Rainwater collection has been a common practice for thousands of years, providing the water necessary for cooking, gardening, and cleaning. Today, it’s a popular alternative to using the public water supply. Find out how connecting a rain barrel system to your roof gutters will improve your lifestyle.

5 Reasons to Collect Rain From Your Roof Gutters

1. Simple Storage

All you need is a rain chain and barrel. Connect the chain to the end of your roof gutters and hang it directly over the barrel. As the water slides down the chain, it goes through a screen in the barrel that filters out all debris. The barrel itself is opaque, preventing bacteria growth and keeping the water clean until you’re ready to use it.

2. Ready Supply

Having barrels ready to catch rain ensures a fairly steady supply. There’s no time limit on how on long you can store the liquid, and the tight seal around the container will prevent evaporation.

3. Free Water

Using rain you collected during summer storms will alleviate the need to tap into the public water supply. It’s a free way to water your landscaping.

4. Improved Growth

Rainwater doesn’t have the same amount of minerals and salts as public water, which makes it a much better option for outdoor plants. Keeping additional particles out of the soil will boost their growth and allow the roots to soak up the necessary nutrition.

5. Replenished Groundwater

Manmade materials like concrete and asphalt make it difficult for rainwater to replenish underground reservoirs. Setting up a rain barrel and using its contents on your property will contribute to the groundwater supply.

Secure the materials you need for rain collection at Gutter King. The locally owned company has been in business since 1996, providing gutter installation and repair throughout Oahu. Their gutter contractors are fully licensed and insured and stock an assortment of rain chains and barrels. Learn more about their roof gutter products by visiting their website, and call (808) 621-5115 to set up an appointment.