Sunday, September 18, 2011

Combining aesthetics with functionality – Rain Chain


By acting as a beautiful and functional alternative to traditional closed metal or plastic downspouts, Rain Chain has made a huge difference to the design of modern house.  These garden accessories are used to break the fall of the water, thereby, guiding it visibly downward to the ground. From there, water enters into a basin or even a rain barrel for storage.

These elegant outdoor accessories beautify and improve the design of each and every home. Hundreds of years ago, the practise of using rain chains originated in Japan. At that time, it was used as a way to collect rainwater for later use. However, apart from their functional role, today these accessories also serve as ornamental alternatives to conventional downspouts. Design of a Rain Chain is often inspired by Asian artistry, which makes it a highly attractive and unique alternative to traditional downspouts.

It is believed that rain chains enhance the atmosphere around the home with their attractive designs and delightful sounds. Owing to the natural ability of copper to resist rotting and rusting, it forms the most common material used to make a Rain Chain. Apart from having natural resistance to rot and rust, copper also possesses the ability to withstand moisture and years of outdoor exposure. 

With the aid of a Rain Chain, water can be funnelled from the gutter to the chain with ease and convenience. Further, these accessories focus water down the chain, which enable the harvesting of more water. Further, the experience of just watching the water gather and spill over each cup, making soft sounds as it goes, is no doubt outstanding.
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