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Line 45: 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/].
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<li> Do the downspouts require reconfiguration? </li>
<li> Do the downspouts require reconfiguration? </li>
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<h4>Cistern</h4>
<p> 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]]. </p>
<h5>Cistern</h5>
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]].
<p> 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|freezing temperatures]][http://climate.weather.gc.ca/climate_normals/].</p>
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