How to install a rain chain

[@donaldmiller8268]

Hey thanks for solving my problem of avoiding a downspout on my covered entry..Thank you also for taking the time to make the video.Very generous of you.Cheers.

[@kerristahl8814]

Thank you for taking the time to do the video. Made it easy for my son to install our rain chain.

[@wwaynemcg]

I've got one attached to a copper gutter. I just used painted (brass color) standard lightweight chain. It works like a champ and gets attention to boot. Only thing I would have done different here is to remove that aluminum drop cup; I just attached mine to the opening without a drop cup. Saw these while stationed in Europe and liked the idea. I have mine dropping into a hole in a large limestone boulder.

[@michaelledford4751]

Rain chains are an option to stop ice dams in gutters and downspouts in heavy winter areas ,I go outside once a month in winter amd give the chains a light push and giant chunks of ice break off exposing the full chain with 1 light push ,I put up chains when I installed copper standing seam panel roof and rolled copper gutters on our city house 19 years ago .

[@wwaynemcg]

Bet it looks awesome!

[@gutteruniversity]

I actually built the rain chain in the video out of copper wire, but you can find one like it if you search for "guttersupply."

[@KL-xx6il]

Great video Mark. Ignore those stupid comments

[@DaisyDebs]

A lovely idea..mine will go into a water butt . Thanks for showing how to fix it up ! :)

[@candyfourpaws]

Aren't rain chains Japanese in origin? And I think that the purpose is more for the soothing sounds of rain moreso than the function of a downspout. By the way, we also have the copper basin at the end of the chain. Personally, I find the mean-spirited comments from the "No Nothings, Do Nothings" type of people disheartening. And I've also learned this late in life that there are some people who just live to criticize everyone else. Ignore those types--they suck the energy out of you.

[@rainchains2479]

Rain chains can be as functional as a downspout; the cup styles carry more water with less splashing.

[@themysticmuse1111]

Marci Farci I love you.

[@danicaride]

Hi, where did you get these rain chains? I can't find a rain chain with such big rings anywhere. Thanks.

[@Mario-ps3rw]

It looks awesome... is there every an issue with too much water coming out of the drop outlet that the chain can't handle?

[@Janisizzy]

Hi Mark. I'm not sure if I need a rain chain, but can you come and install or repair something at my house? I'll find something that needs to be repaired by the time you show up, LOL. Anyway, you made that look very easy. It wouldn't be for me, but thank you.

[@chrisharris9574]

Anyone know how to install the funnel for rain chains? It has two pieces. One on the top and one for the bottom??

[@lolabro87]

I'm not sure where you're from, but I live in Nebraska. I have some rain bells I'd like to install, but am worried about how they manage snow, ice and wind. I've seen some rain chains welded to rain buckets or collection bins. Should I do that? I also see from the comments that they might be destructive to siding and foundations. Those are now new worries! The last thing I need to do is make the house I'm bring back from the dead worse. I was thinking of installing my chain next to a covered porch. It's about 4 feet away from my siding and next to one of those ugly, scrolled support beams. I've just finished a year's worth of excavation because of some crazy water damage throughout. It's solved now and I love the idea of rain bells, but not if it means I mess up all of my work. Do you have an ideas for preventing any issues? BTW, the other videos are great. Thanks. I'm going to reseal my gutters now too.

[@wwaynemcg]

I'm in Kansas. Mine drops about 12-14" away from the side of the house. That location is brick, so not problem at all. If your overhang is narrow (less than about 9") and it's wood siding I wouldn't recommend it.

[@TheFloorBoys]

I wasn't very impressed with the rain chain, however, the rest of this guys videos are fricken awesome! I've learned so much from this guy, that's how I ended up at this video. Lol...

[@alexisgamarra1352]

Gracias ❤

[@thomasbarker6833]

hey geniuses, Might wanna think this over. Water falling directly on soil will cause erosion... If you do place a flat rock under the chain. ( a cow pissing on flat rock) water will spatter in all directions. What happens during a down pour. Finally water runs down hill so plan on finding a way to divert water away from your dwelling

[@wwaynemcg]

Good grief tommy! Ever had one? Ever installed one? What the heck is "splattering" except clean rainweater? Mine drops into a hole in a large limestone boulder. No splatter. No muss. No fuss and looks fantasic when the ice forms on one! Stop being a negative nelly!

[@jorgemclachlan]

You can install me all that you want, handsome!

[@themysticmuse1111]

ART DEALER Sonora I don't know...looks like he could go either way...creeper

[@balzaak4803]

You should never mix copper with aluminum

[@billwilson5341]

Do not mix metals. That copper against the aluminum will destroy the aluminum.

[@wwaynemcg]

Only if touching.

[@mrartwatcher]

you just ruined that house why would you do that ? if the home owner suggested it your job would be to explain why its such a destructive device not take their money that's dishonest

[@wwaynemcg]

He just improved the sales value. Explain, in detail, how it's "destructive". Mine looks like the day I put it up 23.1 years ago!

[@mrartwatcher]

@@wwaynemcg unless you live in a desert , accumulation and splashing will cause settling and crack or openings in the foundation and walls. water needs to be sent away from the house not dropped on the front step ,

[@wwaynemcg]

@@mrartwatcher I don't live in a desert. What's in a desert? Sand. Concrete over sand (be it driveway, sidewalk or foundation) will keep standing water at bay. Accumulation? How would it "accumulate" unless you build a dang pond where it exits? It'll run off, away from the house in a typical proper elevation. How very silly. What the hell do you think rain does? Splash and accumulate! LOL No one suggested "dropping the water on the front step"! Ever hear of splash blocks? Ever hear of downspout extensions into the lawn? You are so far off base, pls don't ever advise a customer on guttering or drainage!

[@mrartwatcher]

@@wwaynemcg built many houses as i am trained in building construction at the college . renovated even more . so i guess we are talking about 2 different things . sorry this has made you so emotional . as a master builder i keep to logic . water is a homes worst enemy . you just rebuffed your first comment , look over your words and see that a chain is not the subject you are sticking too . but i enjoyed your comments anyway .i have to go back to work now .yup building /renovating you know fixing my mistakes and those of others . have a nice day.

[@wwaynemcg]

@@mrartwatcher I'm shocked! But, you're young and have many things to learn. I managed hundreds of people in the construction of multi-million dollar projects. I'm not emotional at all. One true statement; water is a homes worst enemy (well that and fire). Specifically, UNCONTROLLED water is the enemy. If you capture it and move it to the right location, you have little to fear. I'm retired, I have a nice day EVERY day.

[@cagammon]

That ivy is going to eventually fuck up your mortar...

[@VikingOctopus1971]

Jesus christ, clean out those gutters.

[@margaretbeegle6148]

Paul-Jesus wants to hear from you, but not like that!

[@disembowlmovemnt]

I would be screaming for Jesus Christ if he was cleaning my gutters

[@Mkewl2006]

Great way to ruin your foundation.

[@billwilson5341]

Definitely have to direct the water AWAY from the house and its foundation.

[@DaisyDebs]

He does actually say this towards the end of his video .

[@wwaynemcg]

How mikey? No different than having a standard downspout! When the water gets to ground level, you have multiple options of directing it away from your foundation, or your basement. Ever see a downspout extension into the lawn area? Nothing stopping you from doing that with a rain chain. Use your head goofy...

[@johnmorgan4217]

Second video.... this poor kid