The Countless Construction Materials of Outdoor Fountains

A prevalent choice today is copper, and it is used in the making of many sculptural garden fountains. Copper is used in cascade and tabletop water fountains as well as various other styles, making it perfect for inside and outside fountains. Copper is also adaptable enough that you can select a range of styles for your fountain, from contemporary to whimsical.

Also popular, brass fountains often have a more old-fashioned appearance to them versus their copper counterpart. Though not the most modern, the creatures and sculptural features you find on fountains are commonly made of brass, thus making them very popular.

Most people today see stainless steel as the most modern option. For an instant increase in the value and peacefulness of your garden, get one of the contemporary steel designs. As with all fountains, you can get any size you choose.

Fiberglass is a common material for fountains because you can get the look and feel of metal at a much lower price, and it is lighter and easier to move than metal. Caring for a fiberglass water fountain is fairly easy, another benefit that consumers love.

The Countless Styles of Exterior Fountains

Sending a stream of water straight into the air, spouting fountains create a spectacular impression. Large, existing ponds can have one of these built-in without much difficulty. Esplanades and historical stately homes often have one these fountains.

One of the myriad examples of an outdoor water feature is a chic wall fountain. If you are eager to include a water feature, but are doubtful because you have a small yard, do not hesitate to incorporate one of these. Whereas spouting fountains produce an impressive effect, wall fountains are rather understated water features. It is straightforward process wherein a small jet of water pours outwards in front of a splendidly textured wall and then flows down only to be pumped up again.

Dependent on the design you have chosen for the garden, you could consider a themed fountain. In a rustic themed cottage or yard, a traditional styled statue for your fountain could include cherubs holding the spout. Consider including something bolder and unique for a contemporary garden. Choosing what to do is entirely in your hands.

Water flows down multiple levels in a tiered fountain. Water flowing down multiple levels of this water feature is the primary attribute of a cascading fountain.

Since external fountains require ample space, think about putting in a wall fountain or a pondless fountain. These kinds of fountains are ideal for an area with limited space because their reservoirs are buried underground.

Japanese fountains are believed to lend a sense of tranquility and well-being. The water flows through bamboo sticks in this type of water feature. A rustic bucket or shaped stone is positioned at the bottom of this feature to collect the flowing water only to have the pattern repeated over and over again.

One of the many designs of fountain around is the glass fountain. Producing a more classical appearance are trellis-style fountains which showcase shaped metalwork. Gardens with many sharp edges as well as modern forms and designs are better for these types of water features. As the water streams over the top of the glass it produces a dazzling effect. LED lighting fixtures are also used in some fountains to flash color across the water as it flows downward on the glass sheet. A rock waterfall fountain (often made of imitation rock) showcases water slowly cascading down its façade.

The feature which distinguishes a bubbling rock fountain is a large rock drilled with holes where pipes can be inserted into its center. The bubbling and gurgling at the uppermost part of this type of fountain are caused by the water being pushed upward at low pressure. Downward flowing water appears as gentle dribble as it moves down the sides of the rock to go back to its base. This is yet another option for gardens with limited space. Water is moved at low pressure in this type of fountain, so you can rest assured that it will not spray all over should the wind pick up.

Powered by sunlight, solar fountains are becoming rapidly trendy. The lack of cables, the decreased difficulty in dealing with them, the lower energy bills, and the benefits to our ecosystem are just some of the reasons for this increased interest. Outdoor solar-powered fountains are available in myriad varying styles, therefore, you will not have to settle on which one to buy.