What Are Landscape Fountains Made From?

Today, a lot of people elect copper for their sculptural garden fountains. Copper is appropriate for many fountain styles, including tabletop and cascade water fountains, and can be put inside or outside - making it a great option. Copper fountains also come in a huge array of designs - from fun and eccentric to modern and cutting-edge.

Also popular, brass fountains typically have a more old-fashioned look to them versus their copper counterpart. Brass fountains are often designed with interesting artwork, so they are popular even if they are a bit conventional.

Probably the most cutting-edge of all metals is stainless steel. A cutting-edge steel design will quickly increase the value of your garden as well as the feeling of serenity. As with any type of fountain, they are available in numerous sizes.

For people who want the appearance of a metal fountain but desire a lighter weight and more affordable option, fiberglass is the answer. The maintenance of fiberglass water fountains is quite simple, so they have many advantages that people appreciate.

Where did Fountains Come From?

Originally, fountains only served a practical purpose. Inhabitants of urban areas, townships and small towns utilized them as a source of drinking water and a place to wash up, which meant that fountains needed to be connected to nearby aqueduct or spring. 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. Artists thought of fountains as amazing additions to a living space, however, the fountains also served to provide clean water and honor the designer responsible for building it. Roman fountains often depicted images of animals or heroes made of metal or stone masks. To illustrate the gardens of paradise, Muslim and Moorish garden planners of the Middle Ages introduced fountains to their designs. The fountains found in the Gardens of Versailles were supposed to show the power over nature held by King Louis XIV of France. Seventeen and 18 century Popes sought to extol their positions by including beautiful baroque-style fountains at the point where restored Roman aqueducts arrived into the city.

Urban fountains created at the end of the 19th century functioned only as decorative and celebratory ornaments since indoor plumbing provided the essential drinking water. Gravity was replaced by mechanical pumps in order to permit fountains to bring in clean water and allow for beautiful water displays.

Modern-day fountains serve mostly as decoration for public spaces, to honor individuals or events, and compliment entertainment and recreational events.

Outdoor Wall Fountains: The Numerous Designs Available

Depending on your wishes, you can select from mounted or freestanding types. Small, self-contained mounted wall fountains can be hung on any surface. Wall fountains made of resin (resembling stone) or fiberglass are normally lightweight so they can be easily hung. Floor fountains are freestanding, large, and also have a basin on the floor as well as a flat side against the wall. Typically constructed of cast stone, this style of water feature is not limited in weight.

Many qualified landscapers prefer custom-built fountains which can be integrated into a brand-new wall or an existing one. The basin and all the required plumbing are best installed by a trained mason. A fountain mask or a spout also needs to be integrated into the wall. The unified look provided by customized wall fountains make them appear to be part of the scenery rather than an afterthought.