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If you’re searching for a rain chain with an intricate design that can efficiently drain water, this is a nice choice. It’s also excellent to have around when you want to enjoy the meditative sound of the rain filtering through its flower-shaped cups. We don’t get too many icy, snowy winter days here in South Carolina, but it sure looks pretty when we do! Should you take rain chains down in winter? QUALITY MATERIALS - Artistically designed and handmade using 20 gauge pure copper. The copper develops a beautiful patina over time. The links are soldered together for added durability and support. Rain chains originated in Japan, where they have adorned houses and temples for hundreds of years. There they are called “kusari-doi”, or “chain gutter”. The first kusari-doi were created in the 1600s to adorn tea houses. These early examples used bamboo and palm ropes. In addition to being attractive, kusari-doi are valued for generating a pleasant white-noise effect as water drips or pours down them. Rain chains began gaining international popularity after Japan hosted the 1998 Winter Olympics and visiting style connoisseurs spotted them.

Now that we’ve literally covered every single advantage there is to rain chains, we can proceed with pointing out the major disadvantages. In regions of heavy snow, there are usually no horizontal gutter pipes along the eaves of buildings - they would be smashed or pushed off by freezing and thawing and by the weight of snow sliding down the roof. Likewise, it is rare to find tiled roofs in such regions for similar reasons, melt water would penetrate beneath the edges of tiles and subsequent freezing would shatter them or pop them off. Modern relatively maintenance-free metal roofs meet these challenges, as did the cedar bark, shingle, or thatched roofs of the past - although they required regular maintenance. Some friendly tips: Make sure you nail the rain chains to the ground(or your rainwater harvesting system, respectively) just in case. Overall: Is it worth it?As your rain chain ages, it might show signs of a patina that actually lends character to its already unique aesthetic. How Do I Install My Rain Chain? Copper - Copper is the most common material used to make rain chain systems due to its strength, durability, and classic style. As these pure Copper Rain Chain weather over time, they develop a rich, elegant patina. Yes, that is correct. There are enough of them for us to distinguish between major and minor ones. 1. They simply can’t compare to a down spout.

The Japanese invented rain chains to collect and direct run-off into basins. While many today have incorporated the rain chain into the rainwater harvesting system, the traditional means of allowing the water to collect into a small basin was used for spiritual and auditory purposes, not for rain harvesting. Despite their different materials and styles, the molding of rain chains in Japan today is still being done by hand using copper. When I installed my first rain chain, I wasn’t sure if it would work as well as the downspout. Especially since we get some pretty heavy rainfalls in this part of the country.

No matter what rain chain you choose, adding a rain chain receptacle can complete the look—and give cascading water a beautiful place to collect. Sturdy Metal Craftsmanship - Crafted from high-quality metal, this rain chain guarantees durability and longevity. Its robust construction ensures years of maintenance-free display, allowing you to enjoy its tropical charm without worrying about wear and tear. The shuro-nawa type of rain chain can still be found at the Edo-Tokyo Open Air Architectural Museum, next to the entrance of a house historically resided by each generation’s leader of Mitsui family, each successor inheriting the name Hachiroemon Mitsui. According to Kantor, rain chains typically weigh between 5 and 9 pounds. Aluminum rain chains are typically lighter, and are a great choice if you’re looking for a longer rain chain. On the other hand, if you’re living in an area where there is often heavy rainfall, you may be better off going for a heavier, more durable copper rain chain. Alternatively, you can use the rain chain to harvest rainwater, letting it drip into a barrel or water butt, or even into a fountain or water feature.

Here a Kusari-doi is made of simple, interlaced iron rings over a stone water trough used as a wishing well. Where the rings reach the water they have rusted away, indicating their age. Rain Chains Video Related Japan Articles Chain-look-alike is not the only possible option, of course. You can use almost anything as long as it does not interfere with the water flow. There are way too many DIY ideas about it on the Internet and it’s the perfect way to appear artistic and creative while simply getting rid of some old dinner sets (yes, bent spoons and forks is an actual DIY design). Because of their nature, they cannot endure strong winds where a nice regular downspout has a significantly better chance to withstand what windy challenge The next important factor to take into consideration is the size and dimension of your rainwater harvesting system. This includes knowing how much water (weight) your gutters can withstand. This would help you determine the weight and size of your rain chain, as you don’t want a rain chain whose weight exceeds the weight of the gutter. Adding such weight to the weight of the water in the gutters can cause your rainwater harvesting system to crash. It is, therefore, important to replace your drain pipe with a rain chain of equal or even lesser weight. This stainless steel rain chain’s gorgeous origami-inspired design pays homage to the rain chain’s Japanese origins. “While this rain chain may not be made of the usual materials I would choose, I am particularly drawn to its unique shape,” Kantor says. “I believe it would function effectively as a rain chain while adding a delightful touch to a home without overly standing out.”

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Rain Chains are more visually appealing then downspouts and provide a soothing sound when in operation. Replacing a downspout with a rain chain provides a pleasing water feature. Just like every item we carry in our curated Happy Gardens shop, our rain chains are happily handcrafted by talented artisans using top-notch materials. So, whatever you choose, know this: you’re selecting a unique, handmade item that’s been carefully built to last. How Do I Care For My Rain Chain?