Rain Gutter Chain Downspout

Rain chains transform a plain downspout into a pleasing water feature.

Rain gutter chain downspout. When the rain travels down the chains and into the cups or bells that are spread across it then you get a pleasing sound that s a lot like a wind chime which makes them appeal to many people. Diyarts rain gutter chain metal chain flower hanger rain chain kit water down the chain for collection cup downspout extension price 72. A rain chain does exactly what a regular downspout does. Sorry rain chains we don t play it small here.

Weighing between 5 10 pounds rain chains attach to the gutter through the hole where the downspout would normally be. It controls the flow of rainwater and directs it from the roof to the ground. You can use it to channel the water away and protect the foundations of your house. Rain chains fulfill the purpose of the downspout by acting as the conduit through which water travels from the gutter lining the roof to the ground or catchment system below.

Rain chains direct square link rain chain 8 5 feet length aluminum black powder coated functional and decorative replacement for gutter downspouts 4 3 out of 5 stars 96 59 95 59. Like downspouts rain chains prevent water from just falling out of a hole in your gutters and onto the ground which can cause erosion and splashing. A downspout serves the same purpose but it is not nearly as beautiful. Water chains can never handle the heavy rains as well as the downspouts mainly because they fail with strong water flow.

Instead they break water flow and create a softer more streamlined landing. 16 monarch pure copper tulip rain chain extension 3 feet length. The downspouts cover much more volume and there is no place for the furious rain to go than straight down the pipe.