Rounded Funnel Cup Copper Rain Chain 8ft (28 Cups) | Scalloped

Price, Size, and What Comes With It

Price: priced per 8 ft section. Contact GutterAll for current pricing and multi-section orders.

Length: each section is 8 ft long.

Cup count: 28 rounded funnel copper cups per section.

Cup size: 2-1/4 in wide x 2-3/8 in long.

Material: pure unfinished copper that naturally develops patina over time.

Included: matching copper V-hook for hanging from a compatible gutter outlet.

Assembly: ships unassembled for safer transit; no-tool assembly required before installation.

A Decorative Downspout Alternative With More Detail

A standard downspout moves water, but it rarely adds anything to the look of the home. This rounded funnel cup rain chain turns a visible gutter outlet into a decorative water feature with scalloped copper cups, warm metal character, and a refined cup-to-cup cascade.

Use it where water can drain into a basin, rain barrel, splash block, drain rock area, garden feature, or approved drainage path that moves water away from the foundation.

28 Compact Cups Create a More Detailed Cascade

The compact 2-1/4 in x 2-3/8 in rounded funnel cups create a tighter, more intricate water path than larger cup styles. The scalloped edges add decorative texture, catch light beautifully, and give the rain chain a classic copper garden look.

This style works especially well for front entries, craftsman homes, traditional homes, garden structures, patios, courtyards, and places where the rain chain will be viewed up close.

Pure Copper That Develops Character Over Time

Unfinished copper starts with a warm bright tone, then naturally darkens and develops patina outdoors. Over time, the finish can move through bronze and brown tones before reaching green or blue-green character depending on weather, moisture, and exposure.

That living finish makes each installation unique and pairs well with cedar, stone, brick, dark trim, garden beds, copper basins, and premium exterior details.

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Quick Product Summary

Rounded funnel cup copper rain chain priced per 8 ft section. Each section includes 28 pure copper scalloped cups measuring 2-1/4 in wide x 2-3/8 in long, plus a matching copper V-hook. A decorative downspout alternative for compatible gutter outlets, gardens, patios, porches, courtyards, rain barrels, basins, and traditional exterior upgrades.

Outdoor Design Advantages

• Replaces a plain downspout with a copper water feature
• Creates a calming cup-to-cup rain sound during rainfall
• Adds curb appeal near front entries, gardens, patios, and porches
• 28 cups per 8 ft section create a detailed cascade
• Scalloped edges add classic decorative character
• Compact 2-1/4 in x 2-3/8 in cups create refined visual movement
• Pure copper develops natural patina over time
• Matching copper V-hook included for compatible gutter outlets
• Pairs well with basins, rain barrels, splash blocks, drain rock, and garden drainage
• Ships unassembled to help protect the cup shape during transit
• No-tool assembly before installation
• Available from GutterAll in Damascus, Oregon

Specifications

Assembly and Installation Guide

1. Unpack the cups and upper wires carefully.
2. Connect the wires to the cups following the included instructions.
3. Measure from the gutter outlet to the desired end point near the basin, rain barrel, drain rock, splash block, or drainage area.
4. Use one 8 ft section for many single-story gutter drops.
5. Connect additional sections if the drop requires more length.
6. Remove the existing downspout from the selected gutter outlet if replacing one.
7. Place the included copper V-hook through a compatible gutter outlet opening.
8. Hang the rain chain straight so water can travel cup to cup.
9. Direct the bottom into a basin, rain barrel, drain rock area, splash block, or approved drainage path.
10. Anchor the bottom if wind movement is a concern.
11. Run water through the gutter to check flow, splash control, and drainage direction.
12. Keep water moving away from the foundation and adjust placement if splash needs improvement.

Drainage and Care Notice

Rain chains are decorative water guides, not enclosed downspout pipes. They work best when the bottom drains into a basin, gravel bed, rain barrel, splash block, or approved drainage path that moves water away from the foundation.

Heavy rain, roof size, gutter volume, wind, and outlet placement can affect splash and overflow. For high-volume roof areas, sensitive foundations, steep rooflines, or problem drainage zones, confirm the setup before replacing a downspout.

Unfinished copper naturally changes color outdoors. Patina development is normal and part of the copper finish.

Installation requires work at gutter height. Use proper ladder safety or hire a qualified installer when needed.

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