Heavy rains can also erode your home s foundation.
Rain barrel withouth gutters.
The barrel would have to be open top and you d have to put it in a place where the downpour was greatest off the roof.
I was wondering if a rainbarrel would really catch enough rain if you didn t use gutters.
You can drill a 1 2 hold on the side at the top of the trashcan and gorilla glue some tubing in the hole.
You should be able to find a style of rain barrel that fits in with your overall landscaping plan.
Neither roof nor gutters are needed and after it rains the water can be used for whatever gardening purpose you want.
Many householders set up rain barrels to catch the water as it drips from the roof reducing runoff and erosion while preserving water for garden.
Some barrels are even connected to underground pipes that automatically channel the water in certain areas.
Residential rain barrels range from small 15 gallon models to larger commercial and industrial models that hold up to 5 000 gallons.