SURVIVING On Only Rainwater! Can It Be Done? In The Desert?

[@skykeeper6807]

Rainwater is exciting and a blessing from above. 💆🐦❤️ 🌦️

[@humbledhomestead658]

Best information on annual rainfall vs storage capacity yet. Thanks for the inspiration. Great job.

[@grannybee6805]

That cooling vest for Crew was a neat idea. So happy for the rain!!

[@charlesboudreau5849]

A friend of mine a few yrs ago had an 8,000 gal cistern with ferro cement roof ,he coated it with snow seal too protect it from chipping and the gutter was easier to to clean leaves and things off it.

[@alankee1065]

I loved the smile on your face when it started to rain. I am so in awe that you can exist on 13 inches of rain. In WV I average 44 inches. You have earned my respect.

[@ourselfreliantlife]

Thank you! We can definitely stretch that 13 inches. We're going to make an oasis out here.😀

[@rlrlhyatt]

@@ourselfreliantlife I grew up in Wyoming, 13 inches for the entire year. I now live near Davao City, Philippines, where we get almost 200 inches in a year. Yippee...

[@RaoulSnyman]

That storm was such a relief. We were so glad to have it too. I always enjoy seeing how much you guys care for Crew, and how you take care of him.

[@ourselfreliantlife]

Thank you Raoul!

[@NawabTanweerAhmad]

Great to hear that the rain has started after a long wait.

[@builtontherockhomestead9390]

It is going to be so exciting when that cistern fills up.

[@ourselfreliantlife]

So exciting! We can't wait. 😀

[@ratlifffamilylawns8104]

Wow rain praise god . 😄😄😄

[@jamiebrown5023]

Just wondering why you didn't make your roof structure tall enough to get your RV under to get it out of the direct sunlight would make your air conditioning work more efficiently and it would definitely lower the temperature inside of the RV significantly even without air conditioner

[@sharibushnell190]

So exciting times always great to be another step done and in to the next adventure!!

Wow, great job on growing your homestead!! Crew, Roxy understands you, she does not fair well in heat either. Good thing mum & dad are looking after you with so much love. Fantastic job Jim and Jessica. Can't wait to see you start building your home! 💗💞🌸

[@ourselfreliantlife]

Thank you Michele! Crew is a top priority in the heat. Akitas are one of the top breeds susceptible to heat exhaustion. 😬

@@ourselfreliantlife I soooo get it! Roxy even though it's not typical of her breed, does very very poorly in the heat. Good for crew!

[@juanconejo2716]

Wow write in time you're the best I think you're wife is more happy than before caused now she smiles more 👍

[@ourselfreliantlife]

She's definitely happy.😀

[@stellagrey1465]

You guys are so blessed! You can tell you both are watched over

[@ATJHTRAVELS]

Looking forward to see how it plays out

[@SpringRiverHollar]

That is a cool vest ( pun intended ). Hahaha......YAY...water . Four hundred twenty gallons is freaking awesome . I'm so excited to see the cistern getting filled in a month or so . Good job guys

[@ourselfreliantlife]

Thanks Sherry! 420 gallons of free water. 😉👍

[@markbooth8502]

I lived in Phoenix Arizona for 13 years. the one thing I remember the most was when it would rain I could smell it before it before it came.

[@SugarCreekOffGrid]

Water is life! Can't wait to see that cistern filling up 👆

[@ourselfreliantlife]

We can't wait!!😀

[@samriddhibhatta738]

just came across my mind.... since you have worked so hard... with your project... in order not to be concerned about shortage of water supply.. is it possible for you to have more than one cistern... maybe.. two or three.. in your upcoming project.. that would be such a relief... and I'm really enjoying seeing you people enjoying yourself... how cool is that...?

[@CBsGreenhouseandGarden]

Time to get the feather out and start doing some rain dancing. Crew said get that AC fixed! Stay safe and have a great week!

[@ourselfreliantlife]

Thanks CB! We'll probably just deal with the evaporative cooler for now. Have a great week as well.

[@renea.s5221]

I can’t wait to see how much water you’ll get in the cistern this monsoon season. I hope you keep good records so you can give us all the data/numbers/gallons 👍🙂 oh and I’m jealous of the rain because here in Phoenix we didn’t get a single drop of rain.

[@ourselfreliantlife]

That's what I heard. 😬 You'll get some eventually. 😀 We'll definitely keep the records. Got to have that data.

[@mackdickerson9322]

Honestly the thought of you using your reserves to build up more reserves hadn't crossed my mind. So very happy to see all of your hard work paying off so soon. Thanks Guys. LYMI

[@ourselfreliantlife]

Thank you Mack!

[@pcguysoffgridcabin]

I was wondering how you guys stayed cool.

[@daizyoranges]

So that's where the rain went! I think I got 3 drops over here. I feel your pain with the RV A/C. Mine went out a couple of times when I was living in my Hitchhiker. I tired the swamp cooler too. It was an ok temporary fix but used so much water and I only had 1,000 gallons of storage. That is one reason I eventually moved over to the mobile home and bought window air conditioners. Love your water storage.

[@ourselfreliantlife]

That's our feelings on the swamp cooler. I think it will get us by though.

[@bondpaz]

Our barrels are still bone dry. Not a drop. I’m glad y’all got some. 😊👌🏽

[@ourselfreliantlife]

😬Sorry to hear that. Hopefully y'all will get some rain soon.

[@yvonnestark8989]

Your timing with getting the cistern done was just perfect. I'm glad you guys got so much rain, you really needed it. 👍😊 It didn't rain nearly as much here. Awesome cooling vest for Crew! 🐶

[@ourselfreliantlife]

Thanks Yvonne! Soon we'll be ready for the big rains.

[@yvonnestark8989]

@@ourselfreliantlife Oh yeah! We had a nice little thunderstorm today already. 👍😊

[@richardsolomon8076]

Nice the first christening of the cistern :) like Crews cool jacket he seemed quite happy to have it on.

[@ourselfreliantlife]

I think he was happy with it. Usually he doesn't like things on him.

[@ltlbnsgarden]

Can’t wait to see it all filled up for you guys! It is so exciting! Crew was grateful for the cooling vest! Stay safe friends 😊

[@googiesfairyfarm4834]

You can also get small, portable A/C units. It might not cool your entire living space but at least you could keep one room cool in emergencies.

[@ourselfreliantlife]

That's true. We'll see how the evaporative cooler works.

[@MaryBrown-gw9dq]

So glad the rain came! Hope you both and Crew stay cool. 🤓🐔🐝

[@ourselfreliantlife]

Thank you Mary! The rain was a blessing.

[@CAOHnutrition]

I was thinking a cheap thing you could do is create a ground basin (lined and covered) with swales feeding it (use straw to filter the water going into the basin to keep most of the dirt out) - that water could be particle filtered and used for irrigation and even an outside shower. You could use 50-gallon barrels with holes drilled into them to support the cover. Then you could cover the roof with a light layer of sand.

[@danstirm4333]

I'm happy for you and the rain you received.

[@ourselfreliantlife]

Thank you Dan!

[@jeep4ron]

Way more mindful about water usage. It is amazing how little you can get by with,If it’s always on your mind..😊 So good to see some rain for you guys..❤️

[@ourselfreliantlife]

Thank you Ron! We were so grateful for the rain.

[@chelseyabarney7303]

Made it to our ranch yesterday whoop whoop. Thank you for all the inspiration

[@ourselfreliantlife]

Thank you!! That's awesome!

[@BigSkyAtNight]

Good deal! You guys are setting a great example & precedence! 👏👏👏

[@ourselfreliantlife]

Thank you!!

[@AlmostHomestead]

Love to see that rain coming down for you guys. I used to take water for granted when we lived in the city/suburbs. I have a whole new appreciation, respect, and gratitude for water now. Cheers!

[@ourselfreliantlife]

Thanks Jay! We do too. It's amazing how much different you appreciate resources when they don't seem as "infinite" as when you're connected to a city supply.

[@UpperSkyDJ]

This is so awesome to see your success in the desert. Just shows that what the frontier settlers who did this kind of thing over a hundred years ago, in the desert, we're pretty smart as well when it came to rainwater collection. You all are just making a few modifications for newer materials. Way to go GDP!!!Sending positive vibes & prayers for more rainfall soon. 😊🙏😊

[@ourselfreliantlife]

Thank you!

[@AbeedBasheer]

Nice video of the life in the desert and the use of this most precious commodity that is water. Enjoyed the video till it finished

[@ourselfreliantlife]

Thank you!

[@Danfoodforest]

Blessings from above Hopefully you get more unusual heavy rains

[@ourselfreliantlife]

Thanks Dan! If it matches last year we should be good.

[@TheMindfulHomestead]

Doing our rain dance here in the Northeast!

[@ourselfreliantlife]

Are you needing rain over there?

[@TheMindfulHomestead]

Green Dream Project We were officially in a drought, but we’ve gotten like 3 inches between yesterday and today so I think we are out of the woods. Doing it for you guys though!

[@13MoonsOverMayhem]

Wow, I just looked up the average annual precipitation for my area of Oregon, and we get 42.7 inches on average. I cant wait to see your cistern filled!

[@ourselfreliantlife]

Are you trying to make us jealous Lynette!?🤨

[@13MoonsOverMayhem]

Green Dream Project Yes! Lol, part of my secret plan to convince you two to move here. 🤫I need neighbors like you!

[@bookcadenb4584]

Looking good!

[@irmaduarte1208]

You give me hope to move to our off grid land in the desert as well...can't wait to see more rain in your new cistern 🙌 good job guys

[@ourselfreliantlife]

Thank you!!

[@farajfamily1322]

Nice video worth watching

[@EricWhiteChooseGod1st]

I am glad to see that you got some rain. I know how it feels to be running low on something and to wonder if it will last until you can get more. 🙂👍

[@ourselfreliantlife]

Thank you Eric. We have to be thankful for those blessings

[@janpetersen750]

We’ve got more rain possible in the next day or two...keep your fingers crossed! Looks like you’ll get more down your way than we will get up here in Buckeye, but I’m looking forward to some wet!

[@ourselfreliantlife]

Thank you! Good luck on getting more rain up there.

[@percybaldwin216]

Need a easy start capacitor added to AC. Makes it so once it starts can keep running on less amps.

[@canuckyank82]

Thrilled that you got water.l when you needed it. Now you need the a/c fixed!

[@ourselfreliantlife]

We probably won't fix the AC. We'll just stick with the evaporative cooler.

[@lindahazlewood936]

Hello Jim and Jessica.. This comment is on the wrong episode but I hope you see it anyway.. You were asking for suggestions on trees to plant.. I suggested moringa trees..I’ve just watched another episode from Develop Awsome Skills.. a guy named Dave Stone.. that grows Moringas in Arizona.. they’re a hugely healthy tree.. I hope you will look them up.. 🇦🇺👍🙃

[@AbidAli-bv2gl]

Excellent video, both are hard working

[@ourselfreliantlife]

Thank you!

[@TheNorthwestForager]

Have you guys considered doing a geo cooling type ac? Run some pipe underground and use a dc blower to pump air through it.

[@ourselfreliantlife]

We thought about it, but thinking we won't need it.

[@Dominic.Minischetti]

That’s awesome! I’m so happy it rained! Here in Florida, one good storm would probably fill everything you have lol!

[@ourselfreliantlife]

Sure! Keep bragging.😆

[@Dominic.Minischetti]

Green Dream Project lol

[@Renewscience]

i would think you need more rain collection area...just a metal shed ...pergola ...cheep corrugated aluminum or galv..you got capacity now right

[@PaulOtis]

I can't wait to see the cistern linked up. You'll have to set up a cistern cam when it starts to fill up! :) Take care you two!

[@ourselfreliantlife]

Cistern cam hey?🤔 Now that's a good idea.😀

[@NorthtoHopeDesert_Hues]

Up here in NW Arizona... we are still waiting for our first monsoon rain. I think it's been over 3 months now, and it wasn't much.

[@ourselfreliantlife]

The big rains are yet to come here as well.

[@mikewheelock9475]

Interesting topic:) I've been thinking about this problem. A cooling effect , I think it came from the Mid East, using ground temp. . An air pipe laid in a trench two hundred feet long or so with a small fan to move the air into your dwelling. it would be interesting to know the temperature at the bottom of your cistern.

[@ourselfreliantlife]

It's actually quite warm at the bottom of the cistern. I think the cement roof heats things up.

[@chelseyabarney7303]

I found a 550 watt Ac unit figure we will only turn it on when really hot, so we should be getting full solar when its on. We are in Sierra highlands and it drops to 50 at night

[@ourselfreliantlife]

That's a pretty low energy usage.

[@GreenTechFusionRenewableEnergy]

Yeah we live off of 95% rain water and 5% river water at our homestead. I do not use rain water for any outdoor projects except the garden. All other projects needing water we use filtered river water pumped up into our above ground pool “cistern”. The pools are temporary until i get metal cisterns built. I recommend to take an empty tote and truck and go fill up at neighbor friend for build projects.

[@ourselfreliantlife]

Nice! Sounds like a good system.

[@rhondaskipper64]

Nice video guys enjoyed it very much, thank you for sharing with us and made the Lord bless you with a very happy new year 🎊 🎉

[@BR1967FE]

glad u got some rain to hold u over to the bigger stuff coming 👍😃

[@ourselfreliantlife]

We were so grateful!

[@MidlifePrices]

Awesome, guys! Glad you got some much needed rain. Just a sprinkle over here, but I don't really want any until I get a big trench (new solar feed to the RV) filled in 🤞. Sorry to hear about the AC situation 😭. We were in the same spot two years ago, and we went with the mini-split. Our trials with that are well documented, but been happy with it overall, although tough to keep up in a tin box. I'm sure you'll find a workable solution!

[@ourselfreliantlife]

Lol! I can definitely see you not wanting any until that trench gets back filled. Hopefully that happens soon. The evaporative cooler seems to be doing well. Thanks Brian!

[@MySliceOfHeavenoutdoors]

very exciting

[@EccentricNature]

Starting to feel stressed before that rain came then I was yay! They got rain!!! :)

[@ourselfreliantlife]

It was so exciting!!

[@backcountrypreps6171]

Hey broski!!! Whats the sauare footage of yer rain roof? My main roof will be 800sq.ft and we get approx 14"/year

[@ourselfreliantlife]

Hey brotendo! The rain roof is 2200 sq ft and the cistern roof is about 400.

[@susanfry6517]

good job

[@patmahoney3120]

I gave this video a thumbs up because it is a 10 MINUTE video. Yay! The series is good and the information useful. BUT . . you have a tendency to make your points, remake your points, reiterate your points and lather, rinse repeat. Good luck, keep at it and be mindful of the elegance of brevity.

[@kathybaudoin2138]

I was about to say, time to pray for rain, then it was raining! Just praying that you can fill up everything during the monsoon season and it be enough for your family.

[@ourselfreliantlife]

Thank you Kathy! If this season is anything like the last, it will.😀

[@johnloughrey476]

Send some of that rain up here to Tucson - the Big Horn fire is in tragic need of water. Cleaning out poly tanks today in anticipation of our first monsoon

[@ourselfreliantlife]

I know, it's bad up there. 😟

[@FresnoJoe2]

Amen~!

[@richardross7219]

Do the poly tanks get brittle in sunlight? I would think that a roof over them would give longer life and keep the water cooler. How deep is the groundwater table? If it is less than 25 feet, you could drive in a well point and put a pitcher pump on top of it. I put in several of those well points with pitcher pumps many years ago and they worked well. You can drive the point by building a tripod driver. When the well is done the tripod will be useful for lifting. Grade your land so that rain runs into a holding pool. Don't let any runoff in streams. You can use that water or just let it perc into the soil and build up the groundwater. Good Luck, Rick

[@ourselfreliantlife]

Our water table is deep at least 300 feet but probably more. Poly tanks won't last forever. They'll break down eventually. The cistern we built should last darn near forever. 😁

[@richardross7219]

@@ourselfreliantlife Wow. My "deep" well(in the ledge) hit water at 85'. We are in a severe drought. I have 350 gallons of rain barrels that I use for the garden. I also collect about 5 gallons per day dripping from the air conditioner. I hope that it all works out well for you. I was surprised at your sandbags, I thought that rammed earth was popular in your area. Good Luck, Rick

[@jazfarm5726]

Can you run an overflow pipe from the poly tanks over to the cistern?

[@ourselfreliantlife]

Yes. The goal though is to have the roof drain onto the cistern.

[@creinicke1000]

So glad you got some rain. I live in Buckeye outside of Phoenix... I wish we gotten some of that.. but I'm just happy we're only up to 98 today!!! I'm enjoying your adventures. A couple years ago I visited the monastery south of us and saw the orchards and greenery.. but they have Wells! So impressed that so far your doing it this way . But curious if a well just isn't an option?

[@ourselfreliantlife]

Thank you! A well is an option and it may be something we do at some point, we haven't ruled it out. We do want to try and go as far as we can on rainwater and see how far we can push that.

[@mark_osborne]

Stopped at 5:43 .... guessing 1.5 inches ? WOW am I out of touch !... LOL

[@ourselfreliantlife]

Lol! We wish.😆 .3 is a good start and should tide us over til the bigger rains.

[@NinthElement]

Hello, it was nice to meet you on Reap What You Seaux's Live today. Do you guys watch Handeeman? He has a great channel about off grid. I like this kind of content. I have joined your channel and set the bell. See you again soon. Cheers!

[@ourselfreliantlife]

Handeeman has been an inspiration to us. Now we're kind of neighbors. 😁

[@bondpaz]

That’s so cool!!!😊❤️

[@ourselfreliantlife]

Thank you Pam!

[@rlrlhyatt]

Put some pure silver and pure copper in the tank. they will purify the water, killing any one celled creature that could cause you harm...

[@geekygardens]

Nothing like a little rain to lift the spirits! (Sorry, a third of an inch is considered "little" around here. I can't imagine getting ONLY 13 inches in a year! We've already had 19 inches this year and are just entering our rainy season).

[@ourselfreliantlife]

So jealous!😆👍

[@JoeZyzyx]

AC problem there. Look for an Easy Start, Sure Start, Fast Start, Soft Start, for AC unit, which you can purchase for $250-300 which basically adds a large capacitor capability to existing AC unit, so it can charge first the capacitor, aka "slow start" the unit to get the compressor to kick on, before the AC then reverts to the lower continuous electricity used for it's normal cooling cycle.

[@consciousmoviereviews9730]

I'm new to your great channel and from Arizona. I have a suggestion for your indoor heat situation. There are solar fans that are less than $150 each you can use and a little kiddie pool full of water for your dog. Also, a dehumidifier can produce over a gallon of water per day, which you can hook up to a solar generator. The water would have to run through a simple filtration system to clean it out, just in case. As a side note, I read in "National Geographics" a while back that the Southwest will experience extreme dryness with less rain that can last for 60 years. That's longer than what the Native Americans had endured for centuries in the area. You might want to look that up for accuracy and see the regional forecasts for the next 10 years or more.

[@ourselfreliantlife]

I think there's probably a lot of truth to the national geographic thing. There could be long droughts the Southwest will endure. Technically we're in one right now. That's why it's good to have redundancy and build for much more water than you think you'll need.

[@honthirty_]

Southwest dry spells can last much longer. Look what happened to the Anasazi indians that lived in AZ, CO, UT from 6500 BC to 1200 AD. Entire culture wiped out by a 200 year dry spell.

[@pocketchange1951]

👍👌🇨🇦❤, nice videp

[@smucka1]

Will u have enough water storage to be able to grow food?

[@vantelontheroad1750]

Yay

[@ak47nctrnl94]

How would you build a 40000gallon farm cistern?

[@GeorgeStephen1959]

It nearly time to 🤸‍♂️🤸‍♀️ or 💃🕺 to celebrate the rains :-)

[@ourselfreliantlife]

🕺💃😀

[@ak47nctrnl94]

Does it ever snow there??

[@paulpentecost9860]

Hi both, what’s going to happen regarding any amounts of dirt that accumulates on your cistern roof between dry and wet seasons? Won’t it just wash into the tank and pollute the rest of the water?

[@ourselfreliantlife]

Some dust may enter the tank. That's not a huge deal. As long as no bugs or organic matter get in.

[@level1samurai]

Is there a reason why you don't dig a well? Love your lifestyle

[@ourselfreliantlife]

Thank you! Wells can be expensive without a guarantee of water.

[@leopoldprlic2148]

Why is roof important for this cistern? I mean can you please do a short video explaining rain cycles and funcioning of your build? 🙏🏻💪🏻

[@mark_osborne]

They collect rain water off the roof area they have built on the property, and direct it into the storage containers

[@deserthorizons]

Without a roof you would evaporate most of it away with 10% humidity and dew points about the same.. It is dry here..

[@JoeZyzyx]

A/C problem there. This is 2 years ago, so you probably already realized you need a "slow start AC unit" since most AC units have to use a surge at the first to get the compressor running. I ran into this problem in Panama City Fl area, when for weeks after Hurricane MIchael in Oct 2019. The first generator was a 2200w, and the window unit was about 500w, but I learned it was NOT enough to kick the compressor on, just the fan. Part of reason is cheap window units don't normally come with some high power capacitors (more expense) in them to first store extra energy, so can discharge it for added kick to the compressor starting up. Yes, 500w AC unit is low enough draw on 2200w generator is enough to run it AFTER it's started, but sadly needs that higher electric power surge at the start to get compressor running. I had to return the rental generator for a 3300w version, which did work to get the AC running. It was weeks till new electric pole was installed, then hooked into the mobile home for use. Till then, used one 5K window unit, and an inductance cooker, but suprising the the 900w microwave also could be used on that 3300w generator.

[@rbhhaner6151]

What type of water filter system do you use or Re gonna incorporate into your drinkable system

[@ourselfreliantlife]

We'll have a water filter set up after it gets in the house and before it's pumped and then also our Berkey.

[@rbhhaner6151]

Thankyou... You guys are so awesome and you realy care about your subs and reply to all the questions I've asked

[@deserthorizons]

So if I got this straight,, you started with ~5500 gallons and you ended with ~3000 gallons.. So you used less than half in a ~year.. No need to panic ,, yet.. *IF* you get any more rain this season you will potentially have 19000 gallons+ storage.. If you can't survive on that much it might be time to move to the rain forest in WA state.. You do have it correct in that you just need to be mindful of the water that you do use.. I went through ~2050 gallons in the last year and that was with 2 other temporary boarders and 2 dogs using it.. You got this.!!

[@ourselfreliantlife]

Thanks Robert. I guess technically we used that much water in the three months or so since the last rain. I still think we'll make it.

[@tammysmith6421]

Woo-hoo for the rains

[@tylergunn675]

do you recycle the condensate drip from your ac?

[@ourselfreliantlife]

Yes!😀

[@shirleyssimpson9439]

Monsoooooooon!!!

[@Screamingpinesfarm]

How do you handle the contaminated rain water from bird poop,lizard poop,etc. Rain water is not spring water.When the cistern fills up you get stagnet water.How do you filter treat the water.

[@ourselfreliantlife]

As long as no light and organic matter get in things are fine. We'll treat it with a little bleach maybe, but there will be filters in the house.

[@SatyrGrey]

Put of curiosity, how clean are your solar panels? I know a dusty panel can lose a lot of juice (I'm sure you already know this, but I was raised to start with the easiest fix)

[@ourselfreliantlife]

We haven't had any issues with decreased energy production.

[@SatyrGrey]

@@ourselfreliantlife good. Did the a/c get fixed?

[@arizonaguy7574]

In the hopeful event you get to the point you become full up with water, what happens with any remaining runoff?

[@ourselfreliantlife]

Good question. We have overflow pipes in place and those will eventually lead to a basin.

[@jmbpinto73]

They call it a desert for some reason! There are average rain figures, that's what you can expect. Other ways to catch rainwater are: planting trees or shrubs and dig the earth around, (this will take years) so when it rains the water will be absorbed into the ground. Build retaining "walls" (made of earth) horizontal on the ground, so less water will flow away downhill and stay to soak your terrain. Avoid plants that need lots of water, and do your plantation at the correct season, to take advantage of the expected limited rain water. Research what the old people did back when they had to make the best out of that land. I wish you all the best for your green dream, cheers!

[@ourselfreliantlife]

Thank you!

[@bubbaredneck75]

Where can i get a GDP shirt? Just curious. That rain storm was a blessing dropped it down from 90 to 80 here

[@ourselfreliantlife]

We have a teespring store. I think the link is in the description.

[@bubbaredneck75]

Ordered 2 shirts ewok ones gunna b greatly appreciated

[@northstarprepsteader]

The Lord provided rain for you just in time!!

[@ourselfreliantlife]

Absolutely!!🙌

[@gailmaree7719]

We are in Australia.. in a rural area here we only have rain water tanks. Town water just isnt available. We have 2@22000 litres (5800 gals) and 3 @ 5500 litres (1300 gals) all connected to the house roof (colour bond metal sheets) and the shed with the same style roof. Then it goes through a double filtering system into the house. Hasnt killed us in 20 years 😂😂