Where did Fountains Come From?

The central purpose of a fountain was originally strictly functional. Cities, towns and villages made use of nearby aqueducts or springs to provide them with potable water as well as water where they could bathe or wash. Up until the nineteenth, fountains had to be higher and closer to a water source, including aqueducts and reservoirs, in order to take advantage of gravity which fed the fountains. Fountains were not only used as a water source for drinking water, but also to decorate homes and celebrate the artist who created it. Bronze or stone masks of animals and heroes were frequently seen on Roman fountains. During the Middle Ages, Muslim and Moorish garden designers included fountains in their designs to mimic the gardens of paradise. King Louis XIV of France wanted to illustrate his dominion over nature by including fountains in the Gardens of Versailles. Seventeen and 18 century Popes sought to exalt their positions by adding decorative baroque-style fountains at the point where restored Roman aqueducts arrived into the city.

Since indoor plumbing became the standard of the day for fresh, drinking water, by the end of the 19th century urban fountains were no longer needed for this purpose and they became purely decorative. The creation of special water effects and the recycling of water were two things made possible by swapping gravity with mechanical pumps.

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

The Advantages of Solar Energy Powered Wall fountains

Beyond its visual charm, interior wall fountains can also serve to keep your house at a comfortable temperature. They cool your dwelling by applying the same principles used in air conditioners and swamp coolers. You can also save on your electric costs because they consume less energy.

One way to produce a cooling effect is to fan clean, dry air across them. Either your ceiling fan or air from a corner of the room can be used to augment circulation. It is essential to ensure that air is always blowing over the top of the water. The cool, fresh air made by waterfalls and fountains is a natural occurrence. You will feel a sudden coolness in the air when you approach a sizable waterfall or fountain. Situating your fountain cooling system in a place that is very hot reduces its effectiveness. Your cooling system will be less effective if it is located in direct sunlight.

The Many Types of Exterior Fountains

Sending a stream of water shooting into the air, spouting fountains create a striking impression. It is doable to have one of these installed into an existent, large pond. These sorts of fountains are often seen in parks or historical manor homes.

Pick a stylish wall fountain to put outside. Even with a small yard, it is feasible to put in one of these water features. Spouting fountains usually make quite an impact whereas wall features are more of a subtle kind of water feature. In this straightforward process, water is ejected from a little spout, flows down a wonderfully textured wall, before being received at the bottom and returned to the top once again.

Your garden’s style determines whether a themed fountain is right for you. Consider a classic type of statue, such as a cherub supporting a spout, for the fountain if your home or garden is rustic in style. Modern-day gardens, on the other hand, benefit from something more audacious. Feel free to let your hair down and pick something fun and intrepid.

Water streams down multiple levels in a tiered fountain. Water runs down numerous tiers in a cascading fountain.

Since external fountains require a great deal of space, think about putting in a wall fountain or a pondless fountain. Put in one of these fountains if your space is limited since their reservoirs are concealed from sight underground.

Install a Japanese fountain if you are looking for a sense of tranquility. Bamboo sticks act as the tubing from which water flows in these kinds of water features. The cycle of water falling into a rustic-styled recipient or a shaped stone repeats itself again and again.

Glass fountains make up another category of fountain. Producing a more classical appearance are trellis-style fountains which showcase shaped metalwork. However, this type of water feature is better suited to gardens with many sharp corners as well as contemporary forms and design. The flowing water creates a striking effect as it moves down the glass sheets. Colored LED lights are also included in some fountains to illuminate the water as it progresses down the sheet of glass. A rock waterfall fountain (often made of imitation rock) shows off water gently flowing down its façade.

Bubbling rock fountains are large stones drilled with holes which are then filled with pipes in the middle. The gurgles and bubbles at the top are the result of the low pressure used to force the water upwards. Downward flowing water appears as gentle dribble as it moves down the sides of the rock to return to its base. This is yet another solution for gardens with restricted space. To ensure that water is not sprayed around if it begins to get windy, this kind of fountain is the best choice since it only uses low pressure to move water.

Powered by sunlight, solar fountains are growing to be increasingly trendy. The reasons for this are varied, from the absence of wires and the reduced complexities to the lower power bills and the beneficial impact on our environment. You will not have to concede on style since there is a wide selection of designs to choose from in outdoor solar-powered fountains.

What Are Landscape Fountains Created From?

At present, copper is very prevalent for sculptural garden fountains. Copper is appropriate for many fountain styles, including tabletop and cascade water fountains, and can be put either inside or outside - making it a great choice. If you choose to go with copper, your fountain can be any style from fun and whimsical to contemporary.

Also popular, brass fountains typically have a more old-fashioned look to them versus their copper counterpart. You will see a lot of brass fountains, as their intriguing artwork makes them trendy even if they are on the more traditional side.

Probably the most contemporary of all metals is stainless steel. If you choose a cutting-edge steel design, both the value and tranquility of your garden will get a nice bump. As with all fountains, you can get any size you need.

Fiberglass fountains are well liked because they look similar to metal but are more affordable and much less difficult to move around. Caring for a fiberglass water fountain is relatively easy, another benefit that consumers like.