RainChains Are As Beautiful As They Are Useful

| Saturday, July 2, 2011
By Evangeline Chandler


The responsibilities and intricacies of owning a home sneak up over time and can feel like a rude awakening to new homeowners. Wanting a large home with high ceilings is all well and good until you take a look at your first power bill and realize the cost of providing energy to a large space. Lawn care and weather proofing are also parts of a long list of issues that must be provided for and many people are jumping onto the green bandwagon. Going green is more than being good to the environment; it is making a home more energy efficient and saving money. RainChains work to bring some beauty to the mundane act of water collection.

This product is not just something that helps with the routine activity of funneling water collecting on a the roof, but it is also an impressive art piece that can add to the beauty of your home. Gutters work to collect the moisture that collects from snow and rain and these chains can act like effective spouts.

Taking the place of a water spout, RainChains offer both functionality and beauty. Spending time in the backyard is something that most homeowners do and in fact, this area becomes a central point during the summer months. These chains will add some decorative flourish that can be quite pretty.

Not just pleasing to the eye, these chains can be pleasing the ears as well, since as the water runs down it creates a melodic sound. These chains can come in three different metals including brass, aluminum, or copper.

Prices vary depending on the design and material you select, but regardless of your choice, you won't lose anything in functionality. Styles vary between link, cup, and a hybrid of the two types and there are some differences consumers should take into account.

Link chains are more traditional and have some splashing issues as rain trickles down. This can be a consideration depending on where you are installing your chain near a window or door.

Most consumers opt for the cup style since there isn't any issue with splashing out and it can accommodate a more moderate flow. What you do with the run off from these chains is up to you and can be either collective or decorative.

Putting something underneath your chains is important so that you don't just have the water spreading out all over the place. Bowls or planters can help you grow some moisture loving plants like moss, or if you live in a rain heavy area you can easily put in some small tanks.




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