Rain Chain - Copper, Honey Bees

Product Detail:

Rain Chain, Copper Honey Bees.

Realistic, detailed honeybees roam the sides of the traditional beehive shaped cups in this new, exclusive design.

The ribbed cups are pure, thick copper, unfinished to age naturally in your outdoor environment.
Assembly and installation is easy with just a pair of pliers.

Sold by the foot! Please ensure to change the 'Quantity' ordering is the number of linear feet needed. Example: If you need 8 feet total length, change the quantity to '8'.

Each Rain Chain comes with a gutter attachment piece (V shaped piece of metal). We recommend purchasing the optional Gutter Installation Kit with every Rain Chain.

About Rain Chains:

Rain chains are a beautiful and functional alternative to traditional, closed gutter downspouts. Guiding rain water visibly down chains or cups from the roof to the ground, rain chains transform a plain gutter downspout into a pleasing water feature. From the soft tinkling of individual droplets to the soothing rush of white water, they are a treat to listen to.

Rain chains (‘kusari doi’ in Japanese) in concept are not a new idea. For hundreds of years, the Japanese have used the roof of their homes to collect water, transporting it downward with chains and finally depositing the rain water into large barrels for household water usage. Japanese temples often incorporate quite ornate and large rain chains into their design. Rain chains have been spotted in South America, where chain is easier to obtain that machined downspouts.

Link designs are the closest to the original form. They tend to splash more than cup styles, and this may be important when they are considered for areas that are near doors, windows or walkways. From plain link chain to more fancy combinations of shapes, link chains offer the most open, airy look and clean lines. They are often used with modern architectural designs, but also look appropriate in rustic settings like cabins and log homes. The Zen Loops and Double Loops chains have the strongest Asian design influence.

Cup designs are an improvement over links chains in performance and efficiency. With open bottoms, they act as funnels, focusing the water from one cup down into the next one. Even in heavy rainfall, cup styles splash very little, so they can be placed anywhere. Cups come in many shapes and sizes, from the cute 2” Fluted Cups to the massive XL Scallop Cup, the largest cup style available.

Rain Chains are sold by the foot. Most standard Rain Chains are 8 ½ feet long.

At the Bottom: The Japanese often put a ceramic or stoneware pot beneath the chain which fills with water, so that when it rains, the water drips from the chain into the pot, creating a beautiful display. You can make a square out of redwood or cedar beneath the chains and fill it with small pebbles. If it is damp regularly, moss will grow between the pebbles. You can also place a single paver tile or a few medium size stones under the chain to break the fall of the water. Hammered Copper and Aluminum Dishes, with a loop in the center, are sold separately and work perfect with Rain Chains.. Adding some small stones into one of our Concrete Bowls also makes a great Rain Chain basin.

Product Specifications:

Cup Width at top: 3 1/2".

Cup Width at bottom: 1 3/4".

Cup Length: 4".

Cups on an average 8 1/2 foot length Rain Chain: 16.

Shipping Information:

Usually ships within 3-5 business days.

Rain Chains come with Free Shipping** via UPS Ground for the US 48 States only. Alaska, Hawaii, Canada or any International orders will need to contact us to arrange shipping.

**Free UPS Ground shipping applies for any Rain Chain order of at least 8 feet.

Installation:

Installation is usually straight forward and simple. Rain chains hang from the hole where the downspout was, using the gutter attachment piece provided. When there is a mismatch because the hole is larger than the chain, a separate Gutter Installation Kit is used to reduce the hole and focus water downward onto (or into) the chain. The Installation Kit also provides an outlet tube, preventing water from creeping along the underside of the gutter and dripping off.

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Classic Style Doorbell 1605

Product Detail:

Solid Brass Doorbell Button.

The Antique line of doorbells are re-manufactured period doorbells circa 1870's to the 1940's.

Comes in two finishes: Antique Brass, or Oil Rubbed Bronze. Doorbell finishes will accept the gradual aging and weathering of the outdoor elements.

Antique Brass: Gives a quiet, aged look to the doorbell. Color variation and mottling in the finish are normal and add character and beauty to any doorbell.

Oil Rubbed Bronze: A darkened finish designed to emulate aged bronze. This finish varies from a rich chocolate brown to a dark black.

Doorbell can also be used to replace most garage door buttons.

Solid Brass push button (not illuminated).

Product Specifications:

Doorbell dimensions: 3 5/8"H x 2 1/4"W 1" Deep.

Power Required: 8-16 Volts AC or 6-12 Volts DC. (Not to exceed 16 Volts AC)

Installation Instructions: Drill 3/4" (20mm) hole approximately 1" deep. Attach one wire to each screw terminal. Use the matching screws provided to mount the door bell in place.

Warranty Information:

One year manufacturer warranty against defect.

Shipping Information:

This product is usually in stock and ships within 2 days.

If we are out of stock, the doorbell will ship direct from the manufacturer in Canada, and can take 3-4 weeks for delivery.

Concrete Edge 2" OG

Product Detail:

Re-usable edge form liner to create a detailed edge on concrete.

"OG" or "OGEE" edge detail.

Made of extremely durable polyurethane that can flex and stay strong.

Can be used in pre-cast or poured in place concrete work.

Cut to length easily with a utility knife. Join cut pieces using silicone.

Fast and easy to place in a mold, and quick to clean after use.

Good for hundreds of uses- Actually gets better with each use.

Product Specifications:

Measurements: 95 1/2"L x 2"H.

Mold Setup:

Place in mold and either silicone in place, or screw through a backing form into the Edge Form Liner (screw holes will disappear once you back the screws out).

Silicone a bead across the full length of the bottom of the Edge Form Liner to create a water-tight seal.

Use of form release is recommended, but usually not necessary. Form release generally will create a smoother finish on the concrete.

Vibrate concrete well, or use fingers along entire length of Form Liner to remove as many air pocket voids as possible.

Edge Liner Removal:

After the concrete is sufficiently set up (typically 2-3 days), remove the Edge Form Liner.

Removal is simple- start on one end, and slowly peel the Form Liner away from the concrete.

Concrete usually will have small 'bumps' which can be sanded off with a 200 grit sandpaper. These bumps tend to disappear the more the Edge Form Liner is used, as it becomes seasoned.

Fill any air pocket voids with a slurry mix. Cenospheres (sold separately) make slurry fill voids more easily, and with less shrinkage.

Edge Liner Care:

Clean with a stiff brush and water after each use. Any silicone left on the forms should be peeled or scraped off (the sooner the easier to remove). Any hardened concrete can usually be removed using a wire brush.

*Occasional imperfections may be present on the Edge Form Liners, and can be altered using a sharp utility knife, or a very abrasive sand paper or resin-bound grinding discs.

Shipping Information:

Usually ships within 2 business days.

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Hammered Copper Door Chime

Product Detail:

Handmade Copper Door Chime.

Styles available: Smooth Copper, Hammered Copper, or Arts and Crafts (Hammered Copper with Decorative Brackets).

Comes in two finishes: Antique Copper, or Oil Rubbed Bronze.

Antique Copper: Gives a quiet, aged look to the doorchime. Color variation and mottling in the finish are normal and add character and beauty.

Oil Rubbed Bronze: A darkened finish designed to emulate aged bronze. This finish varies from a rich chocolate brown to a dark black.

Image is shown in Antique Copper.

Standard 'Ding-Dong' sounding doorchime. Click here to hear a short sound clip of what this chime sounds like.

Has Front and Back doorbell button inputs, with unique sound for each.

Includes a low-voltage power transformer.

Mounting screws and instructions included.

Product Specifications:

Doorbell dimensions: 7 1/8"W x 4"H x 2" Deep. (Arts and Crafts is 9 1/2"H)

Power Required: 8-16 Volts AC or 6-12 Volts DC. (Not to exceed 16 Volts AC)
Warranty Information:

One year manufacturer warranty against defect.

Shipping Information:

This product ships direct from the manufacturer in Canada, and can take 3-4 weeks for delivery.

Ships via the Postal Service, so will arrive with your regular mail.

Additional Images:


Smooth Copper in Antique Finish.


Hammered Copper in Antique Finish.


Arts and Crafts Style Hammered Copper.

Concrete Edge 1.5" OG Simple

Product Detail:

Re-usable edge form liner to create a detailed edge on concrete.

OG Simple edge detail.

This edge is designed so that a silicone bead of approx. a 3/16" radius is run across the bottom of the edge liner, which will create a smooth top edge transition on the finished concrete piece.

Made of extremely durable polyurethane that can flex and stay strong.

Can be used in pre-cast or poured in place concrete work.

Cut to length easily with a utility knife. Join cut pieces using silicone.

Fast and easy to place in a mold, and quick to clean after use.

Good for hundreds of uses- Actually gets better with each use.

Product Specifications:

Measurements: 94"L x 1.5"H.

Mold Setup:

Place in mold and either silicone in place, or screw through a backing form into the Edge Form Liner (screw holes will disappear once you back the screws out).

Silicone a bead across the full length of the bottom of the Edge Form Liner to create a water-tight seal.

Use of form release is recommended, but usually not necessary. Form release generally will create a smoother finish on the concrete.

Vibrate concrete well, or use fingers along entire length of Form Liner to remove as many air pocket voids as possible.

Edge Liner Removal:

After the concrete is sufficiently set up (typically 2-3 days), remove the Edge Form Liner.

Removal is simple- start on one end, and slowly peel the Form Liner away from the concrete.

Concrete usually will have small 'bumps' which can be sanded off with a 200 grit sandpaper. These bumps tend to disappear the more the Edge Form Liner is used, as it becomes seasoned.

Fill any air pocket voids with a slurry mix. Cenospheres (sold separately here) make slurry fill voids more easily, and with less shrinkage.

Edge Liner Care:

Clean with a stiff brush and water after each use. Any silicone left on the forms should be peeled or scraped off (the sooner the easier to remove). Any hardened concrete can usually be removed using a wire brush.

*Occasional imperfections may be present on the Edge Form Liners, and can be altered using a sharp utility knife, or a very abrasive sand paper or resin-bound grinding discs.

Shipping Information:

Usually ships within 2 business days.

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Monet Wallmount Mailbox, by HouseArt

Product Details:

Wall mounted mailbox. Lifetime Guarantee.

Made of 3/16" thick cast aluminum.

Available in Powder Coated Finishes: Dark Bronze, Satin Black, Satin Silver, White, Rust Color, Real Rust Finish, Translucent Brass, or many other powder-coat finishes.

Matching 5" and 8" Tall HouseArt numbers available separately.

Custom Powder Coating colors available (you pick the color!). Mix and match parts (door, top hood, bolts, etc.) Contact us for a quote.

Product Specifications:

Mailbox: 10" Wide at Base, 12.75" Across Lid, 11.5" Tall x 4" Deep.

Shipping Information:

Usually will ship direct from HouseArt within one week.

Sample Photos:


Satin Nickel.


Real Rust Finish.


Mango.


Rust Color.


Baby Blue body with Satin Nickel lid.


Satin Black.

Concrete Countertop Form Tape

Product Details:

Glossy plastic 2" tape or 3" tape rolls, 108 feet length.

Ideal for wrapping extruded polystyrene (foam) sink knockouts, and other form pieces when fabricating concrete countertops.

Flexible tape bends around corners without binding and creating lines or ridges in the tape.

Leaves a nice glossy finish on the finished concrete surface.

Product Specifications:

Measurements: Each roll is 2" or 3" Wide x 108' (Feet) long.

Tape thickness: 6 mil.

Shipping Information:

Product usually ships in 1-2 business days.

Brass Grape Cluster Doorbell

Product Detail:

Solid Brass Doorbell Button.

Button illuminates in a warm amber color for nighttime visibility.

Can also be used to replace most garage door buttons.

Finished with a Verdigris patina, and polished to create a beautiful contrast with the unpolished recesses.

Product Specifications:

Doorbell dimensions: 3 1/2"W x 7"H.

Mounting screws and installation instructions are included.

Shipping Information:

This product is takes a few weeks to ship- each is made in a Brass Foundry upon ordering.

Usually ships within 3-4 weeks.

Ships via UPS. Please make sure your Ship-To address is not a PO Box for this item.

Free Shipping only applies to the 48 U.S. States. Other areas please contact us before ordering.

Drainboard Mold, The Journey

Product Details:

Rubber Drain Board insert for use with concrete countertop fabrication.

The Journey Drainboard has 10 depressed grooves in the mold, which creates 10 raised concrete bars in the finished concrete. Grooves add a visual element to the Drainboard, and are designed to assist in water draining by raising objects (pots, etc.) above the main concrete surface.

Clean, nice edges. Fast and simple to use. Add a professional drainboard to your countertop form in minutes.

Seamless integral drainboard, countertop, and/or sink.

Drainboard slopes toward sink.

If the drainboard needs to be shaped (to meet flush with a specific sink), simply cut the rubber mold with a sharp razor knife, or fine tooth jigsaw blade.

Reusable- Made of durable polyurethane that can flex and stay strong. Re-usable dozens or more times with proper care.

Product Specifications:

Measurements: 12 3/8" Wide, 15" long, 3/8" to 5/8" Sloped Height.

Channels: Each channel is approximately 13" Long, 1/4" Wide, and 1/8" Deep. Spacing between channels: 5/8".

Mold Setup:

Apply a release agent that is safe for rubber (available separately here) just prior to casting the concrete.

Drainboard Molds are designed to simply be siliconed in place, and concrete packed or poured over/around them.

Mold Removal:

Simply peel the Drainboard Mold out of the cured concrete.

Any small bumps in the concrete can be lightly removed with 400 grit sandpaper or a Diamond Sanding Block.

Mold Care:

Clean with a sponge after each use.

Dried concrete can be removed with a stiff brush or carefully scraping with a putty knife.

Keep Rubber Molds out of direct sunlight to prolong their life.

Re-apply release prior to each use.

Shipping Information:

Usually ships within 1-2 business days.

Additional Mold Pictures:






Above: Journey Drainboard Mold.




Above: Journey Drainboard Mold.




Above: View of the bottom side of the Journey Drainboard Mold.



Finished Concrete Pictures:




















Above: The Soapdish Mold is shown with the Journey Drainboard shown to the left.