Rain Barrels Screen Covers with Drawstring

What It Is / How It Works

A rain barrel screen cover is a net-style cover for the open top of a rain barrel, rainwater collector tank or water bucket. Rain collection containers gather runoff from roofs and gutters, and a screen over the opening is meant to keep leaves and other debris from falling into the stored water. Covers of this type are sold for that open-top use, and the net sits over the rim of the container.

Who It's For / Use Cases

Rain barrel screen covers suit homeowners and gardeners who collect rainwater from roof runoff for watering plants, rinsing tools or other outdoor chores. They suit people who want a screen over the water opening rather than an open container, and who would rather not leave a container uncovered between uses.

How to Use / Care

1. Place the cover over the open top of a rain barrel, rainwater collector tank or water bucket so the opening is screened.

How to Choose

Start by measuring across the top opening of the container you plan to cover, since the net needs to span the full opening. Check that the cover reaches over the rim with some overlap rather than sitting loosely inside it. Choose the color that suits your yard setup; black and gray are the colors offered. If you collect water in more than one container, match each cover to its own opening.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a rain barrel screen cover made to go over?
Rain barrel screen covers are made for the open top of a rain barrel, rainwater collector tank or water bucket, with the net sitting over the opening.

Does it carry a certification mark?
It carries the CE mark.

How do I measure for the right fit?
Measure across the top opening of your container and choose a cover that spans it past the rim.

Can a screen cover be used on a water bucket?
Covers of this type are made for open-top containers, so a water bucket with an open top is the kind of container they suit, provided the net spans the opening.