RAIN CHAINS

An elegant downspout alternative...

Rain chains, a feature of Japanese architecture, are a pleasant alternative to downspouts. 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). A substitute for downspouts, rain chains can be simple links of metal or decorative cups to catch water gently before sending it on its way to the ground.

Click the link below to see stylistic variations, and just how effective rain chains can be as a downspout alternative.