The Myriad Designs of Water Wall Fountains

There are two distinct styles of fountains you can buy: mounted and stand-alone. Mounted wall fountains are small and self-contained versions which can be placed on a wall. Wall fountains made of resin (resembling stone) or fiberglass are typically lightweight so they can be easily hung. Floor fountains are freestanding, sizable, and also have a basin on the floor as well as a flat side against the wall. Typically made of cast stone, these water features have no weight limitations.

Landscape professionals often propose a individualized fountain for a brand new or existing wall. A skilled mason is required to place the water basin against the wall and correctly install all the plumbing inside or behind the wall. The wall will need to have a spout or fountain mask incorporated into it. Custom-built wall fountains add to a unified appearance because they become part of the scenery rather than look like a later addition.

The Various Construction Materials of Outdoor Water fountains

Today, a lot of people elect copper for their sculptural garden fountains. Copper is popular for both inside and outside use and is widely found in tabletop and cascade fountains, among others. Copper is also adaptable enough that you can choose a range of styles for your fountain, from contemporary to whimsical.

If your style is more traditional, a brass water fountain might be perfect for you. Although it is not the most stylish, the creatures and sculptural features you find on fountains are mostly made of brass, thus making them very popular.

Arguably the most cutting-edge of all metals is stainless steel. Adding a modern-looking steel design will immediately add value to your garden and enhance the overall mood. Like other water features, they come in an array of sizes.

For people who want the appearance of a metal fountain but prefer a lighter weight and more affordable option, fiberglass is the answer. It is easy to clean and maintain a fiberglass water fountain, yet another reason they are trendy.

Where did Landscape Fountains Begin?

The main purpose of a fountain was originally strictly practical. People in cities, towns and villages received their drinking water, as well as water to bathe and wash, via aqueducts or springs nearby. Used until the nineteenth century, in order for fountains to flow or shoot up into the air, their source of water such as reservoirs or aqueducts, had to be higher than the water fountain in order to benefit from gravity. Fountains were an excellent source of water, and also served to decorate living areas and celebrate the artist. Animals or heroes made of bronze or stone masks were often times utilized by Romans to decorate their fountains. During the Middle Ages, Muslim and Moorish garden planners incorporated fountains to create mini variations of the gardens of paradise. Fountains enjoyed a significant role in the Gardens of Versailles, all part of French King Louis XIV’s desire to exert his power over nature. To mark the entryway of the restored Roman aqueducts, the Popes of the 17th and 18th centuries commissioned the building of baroque style fountains in the spot where the aqueducts arrived in the city of Rome

Indoor plumbing became the main source of water by the end of the 19th century thereby limiting urban fountains to mere decorative elements. Gravity was substituted by mechanical pumps in order to enable fountains to bring in clean water and allow for amazing water displays.

These days, fountains decorate public areas and are used to pay tribute to individuals or events and fill recreational and entertainment needs.