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How many downspouts does the roof have?  Will more than one barrel be required? Do the downspouts require reconfiguration?

How many downspouts does the roof have?  Will more than one barrel be required? Do the downspouts require reconfiguration?

<h4>Cistern</h4>

<h4>Cistern</h4>

Expansion caused by freezing water will damage the barrel. The easiest way to prevent this damage is to  drain and disconnect the system in advance of [[Winter|sub-zero temperatures]][http://climate.weather.gc.ca/climate_normals/].

Expansion caused by freezing water will damage the barrel. The easiest way to prevent this damage is to  drain and disconnect the system in advance of [[Winter#Freezing and Expansion|sub-zero temperatures]][http://climate.weather.gc.ca/climate_normals/].

It is recommended that an overflow strategy be part of designing a rain barrel system. Excess water should be directed away from the property foundations. Suitable discharge points for overflow include: a [[rain garden]], a [[french drain]], or the base of a [[tree]].

It is recommended that an overflow strategy be part of designing a rain barrel system. Excess water should be directed away from the property foundations. Suitable discharge points for overflow include: a [[rain garden]], a [[french drain]], or the base of a [[tree]].

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