They guide rainwater from gutters to the ground along chains cups or other designs which creates an aesthetically pleasing effect.
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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.
The main point to consider when comparing traditional gutter downspouts to chain downspouts is volume of water.
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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.
Dig a hole slightly wider than the width of your pot and at least 6 deep directly underneath the downspout outlet.
Decide where the rain chain will be hung and install a downspout outlet in the gutter in the desired location.
Flip the pot upside down and drill a few drainage holes with a masonry drill.
Rain chains transform a plain downspout into a pleasing water feature.
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To catch the water as it runs down the chain put a barrel a ceramic or stoneware pot or any.
Aesthetically pleasing as a rain chain might be however there are some things you should know about them before you install one into your.
Fill the hole with the stone.
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The pros and cons of rain chain downspouts.
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Rain chains make beautiful alternatives to traditional downspouts.
This means that during periods of heavy rain a gutter with a chain downspout can quickly start filling with no place to deposit water.
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Get creative with your water holder.
Weighing between 5 10 pounds rain chains attach to the gutter through the hole where the downspout would normally be.
They extend to the ground and are typically secured to prevent against excessive movement.
Unlike gutter downspouts both link and cup style chains break the flow of water as it is guided to the ground so that the impact is lessened.
Replace your gutter downspouts with rain chains.
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