It is easiest with gutters around your roof but there are methods of rainwater collection even without gutters.
Rainwater collection without gutters.
Caution rainwater collection system.
Because it is mulched with woodchips it retains moisture after rains pretty well but i can still use some supplemental water during the dry periods of summer.
The rain that falls on your roof presents both problems and opportunities.
Additionally the water will not flow to your rain collection system if there is a clog.
Nov 21 2012 free standing water collection great for those of us without gutters.
I have a big garden set back from the house that is hard to get a hose to.
A slanting rooftop will always direct rain water down.
Not only do you not want your harvested water to be full of debris dirt and pests but without filtering the water before it enters the harvesting system your barrel can become clogged.
Catchments and diverters catchment areas on rooftops are places where water is naturally directed in certain pathways.
Have gutter guards installed.
Rainwater for gardening collection is a technique that has been widely practiced over the centuries.
How to collect rainwater without gutters roof.
Nov 21 2012 free standing water collection great for those of us without gutters.
The rainsaucers rainwater collection system is a patent pending low cost easy to deploy rainwater harvesting system that catches rain straight.
When two sections of rooftop meet they will often form a.
It has been used as an environmentally friendly way of rainwater catchment for use in gardening as well as across landscaping.