Rain Chain Association Names Cape Cod Weathervane Retailer of the Year

Cape Cod is the leading retailer of weathervanes, cupolas, door knockers and related products. The company has recently been named Retailer of the Year by the Rain Chain Association's annual award.

Orleans, MA (I-Newswire) June 27, 2012 - Cape Cod Weathervane Co., the leading retailer of external home decors and accessories, announces that it has recently been given the Retailer of the Year award by the Rain Chain Association.

Rain Chains are available in many places across America, but the products sold at Cape Cod Weathervane stand out because of their price, design, and quality that assures customer satisfaction.


Rain chains originated in Japan as an artistic alternative to a downspout. It is usually made of a series of metal cups with holes in the bottom which are chained together. They are placed just below the gutter to catch the rainwater and to prevent the rain from falling hard on the ground as it can cause damage to the landscape.

Rain chains have been used in the orient for centuries, but it was only recently that it has gained popularity in the West. Presently, a majority of gardeners, home remodeling contractors, and gutter installers have noticed the beauty and the economic and artistic benefit of using rain chains in homes.

Installing a rain chain in places such as a barn, a gazebo, a shed or even a house is a good way to add style and elegance to any gutter system.

Cape Cod Weathervane sells rain chains of different materials and designs. Some of its designs include the basket and glass, scallop cup, aged square cup, fluted cup, arches cup and dragonfly cup. Most of these are made of aluminum, copper and brass. It's really up to the buyer which design and material to choose.

Cape Code Weathervane is not just a
rain chain supplier. It is also a leading distributor of weathervanes, cupolas, finials, copper and brass lightings, door knockers, door art, wind chimes and many more. Most of its products are hand-crafted to its customers' satisfaction.