A rain chain hangs from your gutter the way that a downspout does. Rain trickles down the chain. At the bottom, you can handle the water the same way you would if you had a downspout. For example, you can put a splash block or some gravel under the rain chain, or collect the water in a rain barrel or underground cistern.

This article from the construction trade journal Gutter Opportunities has good information about rain chains.

Other Uses for Our Chain

Make a fountain out of our chain. Make a trellis or a decorative fence. But whatever you do...

• Don't hang anything from our chain. The links will come apart.
• Don't use our chain as a handrail. If people lean on it, it will break.

Do you wonder if our chain is strong enough for some use you have in mind? Well, if you have to wonder, it probably isn't. But ask us -- we can make strong brazed chains of any style and material for movie props or architectural ornaments.