Attaching Rain Chain To Gutter

Rain chains attach to your gutter s downspout in place of a drain pipe.

Attaching rain chain to gutter.

When installing your rain chain use a tape measure to determine the distance from the existing rain gutter to the ground. We used the gutter installer for a more finished look and it just sits in the downspout hole from the top. Drill a hole in the bottom of the bucket. This is typically at a sloped corner or.

How to use a rain chain without having gutters step 1. Dig a hole slightly wider than the width of your pot and at least 6 deep directly underneath the downspout outlet. From there attach your rain chain. There are a lot of ways that you could hang the chains from your gutter.

Then i held the top link of the rain chains up to he bottom side of the hole in the gutter. The ostrich fern was already there and adds a great texture to the rain chain water feature. Decide where the rain chain will be hung and install a downspout outlet in the gutter in the desired location. Ask this old house landscape contractor roger cook installs a decorative and functional alternative to a downspout.

Inside the gutter hole insert the gutter bracket or v hook. I decided to just use a half link of the chain on the top side of the gutter. Once you know the length remove the existing downspout. Beyond their ornamental value they serve a very practical purpose.

Fill the hole with the stone. By channeling water slowly they help reduce erosion and allow water to percolate more evenly into the soil. For the end of the chain where it meets the ground you ve got options. Subscribe to this old house.

I took one link from the chain and cut it in half with bolt cutters. If additional length is needed attach a second rain chain and fit to desired length. Flip the pot upside down and.