What are the liners made of?

Our FDA approved food-grade liners are 2-ply, 8 mil (4 mil each layer) PE film, form fitted to the shape of the Rain Bench®.  They measure 32″w x 32″l x 32″h and have two fittings welded on with 2″ female PVC thread.  We designed them specifically for the Rain Bench®.  They are manufactured in the USA at an ISO 9001 certified facility.

 

 

Do the liners come in other sizes?

 

Currently the size referred to above is the only one available for sale.  However, we have been developing and testing more sizes and applications which may be available at a later date.  If you have any specific needs or requests, please contact us and we will try to accomodate.

 

I don’t even know what a router is, but I still want a Rain Bench.  What do I do?

 

Fill out the contact form on our ‘Contact Us’ page, let us know where you are and we will do our best to direct you to someone locally who is qualified to build one for you.  We are also working on a searchable list of distributors in your area.

 

What fittings are included in a DIY kit?

 

We put together the most complete set of PVC and garden hose fittings/ adapters in order to allow easy hookup to a supply line (i.e. downspout diverter or greywater system – 1″ barbed fitting), to a garden hose (includes shut-off valve), and to an overflow fitting or line (2″ PVC or 1″ barbed fitting).

Also included are 2 – 6″ lengths of U.V. resistant 1″ I.D. vinyl tubing and a full roll of teflon tape to seal fittings (in the standard RainBench® DIY kit) and more for the larger kits.  Generally, all you need to buy is lumber and fasteners for most of our kits.

 

How long can I expect my liner to last?

 

We guarantee the liners for 2 years against any manufacturer defects (material, seams, construction) and have done extensive use and freeze/ thaw testing.  (Draining your Rain Bench® for winter is still recommended)  They are, however, not indestructible and therefore can be torn or punctured with sharp objects.  Once inside a Rain Bench® framework, however, they are protected from most dangers as well as sunlight.

We have our own and various installations for others since spring of 2009 and have never needed to replace a liner due to a failed seal.  The only time we have heard of a replacement being needed is has been 1,  from animal damage.

 

How long can I expect my lumber to last?

 

Your Rain Bench® should last as long as any wooden structure that you paint or seal (i.e. a deck, wood siding, garden shed).  It also needs to be placed on a bed of pea gravel or permeable paving so moisture does not sit against the base.  Even if it is not properly maintained and/or needs to be replaced in 5 or 10 years, it may only cost about $15 to replace the entire framework of one standard Rain Bench™

 

How much are replacement liners?

 

You can buy individual liners for $49.95, less cost if purchasing larger quantities.

 

What a great idea.  Do you have a patent on this?

 

Thanks, we hope that we can help at least a few people to take a step toward sustainable living that may not have otherwise done so.  And yes, we do have patents pending

Thanks for doing your part !

 

And I thought sitting in my garden was just helping me…

 

Oh yeah, can I find these locally?

Currently Rain Benches are (or will be) available through these distributors:
West Coast (California, Oregon, Washington & Arizona):  Living Green Design Solutions
Bay area:  Wildcat Farmers (Redmond, CA)
In Minneapolis, MN:  Wagner’s Garden Center (Penn Avenue South)
Central WI:  Russell’s Farm Market (Plainfield)
Southern Wisconsin: Midwest Decorative Stone (Fitchburg), Sunfall on Main (Lodi) and Paradigm Gardens (Madison)
Chicagoland area (IL):  Peaceful Parlour (Geneva, IL)
Canada:  Lee Valley Tools (14 locations and catalog)
For more information or to become a distributor, give us a call or fill out the ‘contact’ page.