How to cover a balcony from rain.
Rain collection balcony with roof.
To get an idea how much water the roof of your own house might yield use the rainfall harvest calculator above.
Since my little plants aren t exactly botanical garden sized the water i collect in 9 containers can last me for at least 2 weeks.
They can be attached to a barrel and left out on balcony like the 1st photo or can be hanged by the roof of the balcony or window canopy as in the second photo.
Rain barrel supplies list.
Don t throw away the old umbrellas.
Good old umbrella the universal sign of rain water harvesting and the featured photo of this article is the simplest way to collect rain on a balcony.
I keep it near my balcony door so i can just reach out and water my plants directly without even stepping outside.
When you look at the numbers it s surprising how much water you can collect every time it rains.
Covering your balcony allows you to enjoy the outdoor air even during harsh rainstorms.
Store your rain water collection in a shaded area of the balcony.