The Many Construction Materials of Fountains
The Many Construction Materials of Fountains
Garden fountains today are commonly made from metal, although you can find them in other materials too. Metallic fountains, with their clean lines and sculptural accents, exist in in a variety of metals and can accommodate any style or budget. Your landscape should complement the style of your residence. Presently, copper is very common for sculptural garden fountains. Copper fountains are the best option because they are perfect for the inside and outside. Copper fountains also come in a vast array of styles - from fun and eccentric to modern and cutting-edge.
Also common, brass fountains generally have a more old-fashioned look to them versus their copper counterpart. Though not the most stylish, the creatures and sculptural features you find on fountains are mostly made of brass, thus making them very popular.
Of all the metals, stainless steel is seen as the most modern -looking. If you pick a cutting-edge steel design, both the value and tranquility of your garden will get a nice lift. Like all water fountains, you can buy them in just about any size you want.
Fiberglass is a widely used material for fountains because you can get the look and feel of metal at a much lower price, and it is lightweight and easier to move than metal. It is simple to clean and maintain a fiberglass water fountain, yet another reason they are common.
Eco-Friendly Outdoor Fountains
Eco-Friendly Outdoor Fountains Are you seeking the perfect piece to complement your home? Solar fountains might be the answer - they are a perfect add-on to any home because they embellish the layout and raise the price of your home. You get all the advantages of an electric fountain, as well as other financial benefits and an overall betterment to your health. Even though there may be a significantly greater cost at the beginning, the long-term investment will make it worthwhile. Despite periodic power outages, your fountain will not be affected because it does not run on electricity.Running water fountains means that your use of electricity will increase and thus your monthly bill. Although short-term costs might be more substantial than you had predicted, don't forget that your home is increasing in value.
Higher costs is not the only problem with using more electricity, the environment takes a big hit as well. The only source of energy used by solar powered water features is the sun making them a “green” alternative. The eco-system can only benefit from the use of solar powered houses and water fountains.
This sort of water fountain doesn't need as much upkeep as others.
These fountains require less cleaning than other kinds. Since solar fountains don't have motors, they don't get clogged which leads to less cleaning. And less cleaning equals more time to play!