This is a simple chain used for downspout rather than conventional 5 downspout.
Chain gutter detail.
Rain chains the japanese have used rain chains for a while as a decorative way to channel water away from a home s foundation.
Rain chains are a stylish alternative to downspouts.
The size of the roof will determine the frequency of downspouts that are needed.
Straps are riveted or bolted to the outer edge at the gutter bead and attached to the roof with two brass screws.
Architectural cad drawings with construction details and specifications are available for virtually all of the gutter supplies roof accessories vents and copper work that rutland stocks or fabricates.
Weighing between 5 10 pounds rain chains attach to the gutter through the hole where the downspout would normally be.
From the soft tinkling of individual droplets to the soothing rush of white water they are a treat to listen to.
A downspout serves the same purpose but it is not nearly as beautiful.
When water empties out of the gutter it clings to the chain until it reaches the ground.
Architectural cad drawings with construction details and specifications are available for virtually all of the gutter supplies roof accessories vents and copper work that rutland stocks or fabricates.
Many of the architectural drawings are designed for the customer to input his own dimensions in the proper form location as that item.
Most of the standard items have all the dimensions given.
My home my style.
Although they come in standard lengths all of our styles can be extended or shortened as needed please contact us for details as the method varies by style.
See next step to raise chain into gutter.
The straps should extend a minimum of 6 onto the roof.
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.
Rain chains transform a plain downspout into a pleasing water feature.
Instead they break water flow and create a softer more streamlined landing.
A catch basin lets it gently spill over to prevent erosion.
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.
Installation is a breeze.
All of our chains come in a standard length of 8 5 feet including a top hook to hang from any gutter.
In order to accomplish this gutters and downspouts are placed along the edges of the roof to capture the runoff.
Did not want to see heavy spout.
