Choose from Any Number of Exterior Wall Fountain Designs

Mounted and free-standing water features are readily available on the market. Small, self-contained versions can be placed on a wall are called mounted wall fountains. One of the most important aspects of wall fountains is that they be lightweight, so they are typically made of fiberglass or resin to replicate the look of stone. Floor fountains are freestanding, large, and also have a basin on the ground as well as a flat side against the wall. Generally made of cast stone, this style of water feature is not limited in weight.

It is a good idea to integrate a customized fountain into a new or existing wall, something often recommended by landscape experts. Employing an expert mason is your best option to build the basin and install the required plumbing. A fountain mask or a spout also needs to be integrated into the wall. If you want a cohesive look for your garden, get a customized wall fountain because it becomes part of the panorama rather than a later addition.

Where did Landscape Fountains Originate from?

The main purpose of a fountain was originally strictly functional. People in cities, towns and villages received their drinking water, as well as water to bathe and wash, from aqueducts or springs in the area. Until the late 19th, century most water fountains functioned using gravity to allow water to flow or jet into the air, therefore, they needed a supply of water such as a reservoir or aqueduct located higher than the fountain. Fountains were an optimal source of water, and also served to decorate living areas and celebrate the artist. The main materials used by the Romans to build their fountains were bronze or stone masks, mostly illustrating animals or heroes. Muslims and Moorish landscaping designers of the Middle Ages included fountains to re-create smaller versions of the gardens of paradise. To demonstrate his dominance over nature, French King Louis XIV included fountains in the Garden of Versailles. To mark the entryway of the restored Roman aqueducts, the Popes of the 17th and 18th centuries commissioned the construction of baroque style fountains in the spot where the aqueducts arrived in the city of Rome

The end of the nineteenth century saw the increase in usage of indoor plumbing to supply drinking water, so urban fountains were relegated to strictly decorative elements. Fountains using mechanical pumps instead of gravity enabled fountains to bring recycled water into living spaces as well as create special water effects.

Nowadays, fountains adorn public areas and are used to honor individuals or events and fill recreational and entertainment needs.