Chain Gutter Detail

Rain chains fulfill the purpose of the downspout by acting as the conduit through which water travels from the gutter lining the roof to the ground or catchment system below.

Chain gutter detail.

Rain chains the japanese have used rain chains for a while as a decorative way to channel water away from a home s foundation. Rain chain at roof gutter. Installation is a breeze. Weighing between 5 10 pounds rain chains attach to the gutter through the hole where the downspout would normally be.

In order to accomplish this gutters and downspouts are placed along the edges of the roof to capture the runoff. Rain chains transform a plain downspout into a pleasing water feature. Rain chains are a stylish alternative to downspouts. Many of the architectural drawings are designed for the customer to input his own dimensions in the proper form location as that item.

Most of the standard items have all the dimensions given. The straps should extend a minimum of 6 onto the roof. When water empties out of the gutter it clings to the chain until it reaches the ground. See next step to raise chain into gutter.

Straps are riveted or bolted to the outer edge at the gutter bead and attached to the roof with two brass screws. A downspout serves the same purpose but it is not nearly as beautiful. Although they come in standard lengths all of our styles can be extended or shortened as needed please contact us for details as the method varies by style. Instead they break water flow and create a softer more streamlined landing.

Strap hung molded gutter this is a typical detail of a gutter hung by straps. This is a simple chain used for downspout rather than conventional 5 downspout. Did not want to see heavy spout. Architectural cad drawings with construction details and specifications are available for virtually all of the gutter supplies roof accessories vents and copper work that rutland stocks or fabricates.

All of our chains come in a standard length of 8 5 feet including a top hook to hang from any gutter. Architectural cad drawings with construction details and specifications are available for virtually all of the gutter supplies roof accessories vents and copper work that rutland stocks or fabricates. Like downspouts rain chains prevent water from just falling out of a hole in your gutters and onto the ground which can cause erosion and splashing. A catch basin lets it gently spill over to prevent erosion.

The size of the roof will determine the frequency of downspouts that are needed.