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The Zen of Japanese rain chains

What if you could have a common object, functional and transform it into a work of art? What if that object could add a peaceful, Feng Shui feeling to your home? Meet the Japanese rain chain, an object that can turn your rain gutters in a water sculpture.

rain chains are an alternative to the traditional downhill water channel, which controls the flow of water from the roof to the ground. traditional downspouts is a square tube that runs to the side or corner of your home. A rain chain replaced the tube with a vertical chain extending from the ceiling to the floor. Many chains feature rain cups strung out along the chain. With or without glasses, rain chain controls the flow of water, keeping it away from home, while giving the appearance of a waterfall.

Rain chains can be a beautiful addition to your home, creating a sense of peace. Many homeowners love the sound made the water flows down their strings of rain. The sound may vary depending on the style of cup used.

Cups come in every style imaginable, including pineapple, Calla Lily and the traditional Japanese lotus (A symbol of the royal family in Japan).

The Japanese have used rain chains, known as "doi kusari," for hundreds of years. Buddhist temples in Japan often feature elaborate designs rain chain, like many homes. In the days before running water, rain chains were a important way for families to collect water.

They first gained widespread attention in the U.S. during the 1998 Winter Olympics in Nagano and have quickly become popular.

While rain chains are beautiful, do not have anything useful to traditional downspouts. Since opening, the water can crown splashing during heavy rain, which means that the chains want to hang away from exterior walls.

"People ask about the functionality chains of rain and if you can handle a large volume of water, "says Woodruff sock GutterSupply.com "A good rule of thumb in high rainfall areas should not exceed more than 25 to 30 feet of stream that flows into a rain chain."

rain chains also need an object at the bottom to act as a splashblock for the falling water. The fund may be a metal or stone basin in the traditional Japanese style, while that many U.S. homeowners use a cedar box filled with pebbles.

Although you can make almost any material, rain chains are made usually copper or brass.

Rain chains retail for $ 8 to $ 20 per linear foot, but the handmade versions can sell for up to $ 50 per foot. That's more expensive than a traditional downspout, but a good price for a piece of sculpture that embellishes your home.

About the Author

Mike Milliman is a managing partner of GutterSupply.com, the leading online seller of gutter supplies and roofing accessories.

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