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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/].
 
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]].
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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 Gardens|rain garden]], a [[Infiltration Trenches|french drain]], or the base of a [[Trees|tree]].
 
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