Depending on your home’s design, you might need an offset installation kit to make the most of your rain chain. Let’s look at how they work, and when they’re necessary.
Offset Installation Kit Extension are designed to move your rain chain further away from your siding. By positioning the rain chain farther out, offset extensions help reduce the amount of water splashing onto your siding. This is only necessary if your gutters are very close to your home, mostly common in older homes.
Offset extensions allow you to position your rain chain in a more convenient or functional location. For example, you can direct the chain to empty into a rain barrel or another water collection system, even if the ideal spot isn’t directly below the gutter opening.
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Offset extensions are easy to use and compatible with the standard Rain Chain Installation Kits that we offer. The offset extension is designed to fit snugly over the tube of a standard installation kit, ensuring a secure connection.
Attach with the included bolt, once in place, the extension is secured using the bolt provided in the kit. This straightforward process makes installation simple and quick, even for DIY homeowners.
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Offset extensions are only available in 2-inch options. While this may seem limiting, there are good reasons for this restriction.
Offsetting a rain chain by more than 2 inches would create significant side load on your gutter system. This added pressure could cause the gutter to bend or warp, especially if it isn’t reinforced.
To avoid potential damage, manufacturers limit the offset distance to 2 inches. This ensures that your gutter system remains stable and functional without requiring additional support.
If you need to offset your rain chain by more than 2 inches, we recommend contacting a professional gutter contractor. They can design a custom solution, such as fabricating a reinforced gutter system, to safely accommodate the greater offset.
