Japanese architecture takes inspiration from the natural world and kusari doi are a reminder that rainwater that.
Rain chain issues.
Rain chains add a lot of curb appeal to the house and sound lovely but if you re considering installing one make sure you know what you re doing.
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.
The japanese translation is kusari doi and for centuries the chains have hung from eaves of buddhist temples to funnel rainwater from roof to earth or into a barrel or catchment tank.
Aesthetically pleasing as a rain chain might be however there are some things you should know about them before you.
You can use most anything that can be strung together such as key rings or shower rings.
Rain chain downspouts are an ornamental beautiful addition to gutter systems.
As with any downspout an improperly installed rain chain can lead to problems.
Monarch rain chains monarch 2 piece aluminum gutter adapter with brass bolt black powder coated for rain chain install standard gutters model 18042 7.
Rain chains can be purchased and come in a variety of shapes and are simple to install but creating a rain chain as a diy project is satisfying and no doubt cheaper.
Beware an incorrectly installed rain chain.
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