How To Install A Rain Chain

And you re right in the winter it looks just as great.

How to install a rain chain. That anchors the rain chain and keeps it from flailing all over the place when it rains. If it is not stabilized strong wind or rain will swing the rain chain and may damage the building and in other instances the rain chain itself could be damaged. Once the rain chain is hung put the chain in the pot and fill the pot about three quarters of the way with the stone. Decide where the rain chain will be hung and install a downspout outlet in the gutter in the desired location.

Remove the entire downspout and install the rain chain in the hole where the gutter was attached. Looks great and works well. I then hooked the top of the hanger wire in the bottom cup of the rain chain. When installing your rain chain use a tape measure to determine the distance from the existing rain gutter to the ground.

If using an existing downspout remove the downspout from the exterior of the house and paint exposed coupling to match the gutter if necessary always use extra care when working on a ladder. I can even add small decorations to the planter in the summer. If you re using a gutter clip simply attach it to the chain and hang the chain from the gutter. Inside the gutter hole insert the gutter bracket or v hook.

Fill the pot the rest of the way with the river stones. 1 use weight for stability. Once you know the length remove the existing downspout. If additional length is needed attach a second rain chain and fit.

2 stick an anchor into the ground and tie it to the bottom end of the rain chain. Using the hole saw drill a hole in the gutter where you want the rain chain to hang. Dig a hole slightly wider than the width of your pot and at least 6 deep. It should hook right into the downspout outlet.

Mainly there are two methods to stabilize the rain chain. Then measure the distance between the bottom of the gutter and the ground to determine how much chain you need. Add a bead of silicone on the bottom of the gutter installer plate before installing. We used the gutter installer for a more finished look and it just sits in the downspout hole from the top.

Next hang the rain chain.