Artistic Rain

What is a Rain Chain?

Rain chains are a fashionable, functional and affordable home product that adds aesthetic charm to any home.

In Japan, the practice of capturing rain for use in the household has been going on for centuries. It was back then and still today quite common for the roof of a house or business to incorporate a series of downspouts made from wood or ceramic, culminating into a large barrel or bucket. Artistic flair in conjunction with stimulating the senses of watching and listening to flowing water was incorporated into the process. The world was introduced to rain chains. No rainwater wasted!

Today in Japan, people are very much in touch with nature and live in harmony in all weather conditions. Rather than avoid the rain or just tolerate it, they embrace it and see the good that it offers. In North America, for many years rainy days were an inconvenience, and a day to be avoided. No more! People throughout America and the rest of the world are more aware than ever of the importance of rain. Especially, with water being our most precious natural resource.

The way rain chains work is quite simple. The majority of homes today have rain gutters, and at the end of the gutter is a downspout. Rainwater hits the roof and flows into a slightly downward sloped horizontal gutter. Gravity continues to pull the water through the gutter seeking an outlet more commonly known as a downspout. The flow of the water shifts from horizontal to vertical at the downspout. Instead of an enclosed downspout, the rain chain is a series of copper cups or links vertically connected. At this point the water cascades down the rain chain directing water into a bucket, basin or into the ground. The affects of the cascading water is soothing and visually captivating.

Today, in lieu of wood or ceramic 100% copper is the most commonly used material for rain chains. Copper is a natural element and 100% copper rain chains are eco-friendly. Wood and ceramic wear out over time exposed to the elements while natural copper withstands the forces of Mother Nature. The Statue of Liberty is all copper and still stands tall and beautiful after 120 years.

If you live in an area that experiences freezing temperatures, you’re in for a real treat. During sunny days, the copper rain chain will warm up and melt any snow or ice accumulation. At night it refreezes, leaving attractive and unique ice formations in the morning. Each one is unique, so you will want to have your camera ready to take some amazing photographs!

You will find that the other big attraction to rain chains is the effect they have on your ears. The sound of water, whether it’s the ocean or a small rippling stream, is very soothing. Imagine a warm summer rain on a Saturday afternoon, and you’re sitting near an open window or out on your covered porch. All is silent, except for the sound of rainwater cascading its way down the rain chain.

Rain chains that are produced from the highest quality 100% pure copper will last lifetimes. There are copper plated versions which in due time will fade and rust. Rain chains will add to the beauty and charm of your home for many years to come. Family, friends and neighbors will enjoy watching and listening to your rain chain during those rainy days that we have learned to appreciate. Please visit our website for a full collection of Rain Chains.

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