An exclusive addition to the square cups designs, this medium sized cups rain chain is made of galvanized steel with a black powder-coat finish to easily co-ordinate with your home. The patent pending design with seamed cup construction makes for an extremely strong and durable rain chain. This rain chain will easily handle diverse rainfall conditions. Comes with a three piece black installation kit making installation easy. NOTE: To prevent damage in transit and reduce packaging volume, the chain is shipped with cups nested inside each other and require assembly. Assembly takes very little time and requires no tools. How Rain Chains Work Rain Chains are decorative replacements for downspouts and are required to be used in conjunction with gutters. To install, remove your current downspout and place the included installation kit in the hole in your gutter. We recommend using an all-weather caulk as well. Hang your chain off the bottom of the installation kit so it hangs directly down and ensure you purchase enough length to reach the ground. It is very important to secure your Rain Chain to the ground with a decorative pot or stake to prevent it from swaying in the wind. It is important to note that rain chains cause slight amounts of splashing in rainstorms but not enough to effect the function of your gutters.