Rain chains kusari doi are decorative downpipes originally developed in japan.
Chain gutter downpipe.
Both link and cup style chains break the flow of water as it is guided to the ground so that the impact is mitigated as in the case of the elbow at the bottom of the downspout.
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Rain chains fulfill the same purpose but also with some added benefits as well.
Instead they break water flow and create a softer more streamlined landing.
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.
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Rain chains transform a plain downspout into a pleasing water feature.
Downspouts are mostly attached to the house by downspout brackets which can be easily removed for further cleaning if the downspout becomes highly clogged with debris.
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A downspout serves the same purpose but it is not nearly as beautiful.
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They are typically hung from a gutter to make an attractive water feature.
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Any debris that is found in the gutters should be removed.
Running a hose through the gutters will reveal if there are any clogs in the downspouts.