Recent content by vspin

I wonder if there's something affordable which can be applied over the top of the rammed earth that Henry 887 TropiCool would adhere to..?

My uneducated concerns with plastic sheeting then gravel: -Cost of gravel plus delivery to cover 5000 sq. ft. of surface. -Maintenance. I suspect that the plastic will eventually need replacing even if out of direct sunlight, which will require the removal of the gravel. -Collector. I suspect...

Thanks for the replies everyone. I'm going to address posts later but I wanted to post a response I got from Henry:

Thanks, but I'm not suggesting a dam, although after rereading what I wrote I can see why you think that, coupled with the possibility that I'm misusing terms. The rammed earth is only the sloped surface which diverts to a gutter, and then into a tank. The walls (short) are only there to keep...

According to Henry, this product is "tested and certified by NSF International in accordance with NSF Protocol P151: Health Effects from Rainwater Catchment System Components."

I'm not sure how well this idea would work, if at all, but I'd like to get input from you guys. I'm trying to create an extremely affordable rainwater collector for areas with little precipitation, and enough land. While this idea may be affordable, it does require a lot of labor. My Rammed...