The Myriad Styles of Wall Water Fountains

There are two distinct sorts of fountains you can buy: mounted and free-standing. Little, self-contained mounted wall fountains can be hung on any surface. Fountains of this type need to be light, therefore, they are usually fabricated from resin (resembling stone) or fiberglass. Floor fountains are freestanding, sizable, and also have a basin on the ground as well as a flat side against the wall. Water features such as these are usually made of cast stone and have no weight restrictions.

It is a good idea to integrate a custom-made fountain into a new or existing wall, something often suggested by landscape professionals. Hiring an expert mason is your best option to construct the basin and install the essential plumbing. You will need to incorporate a spout or fountain mask into the wall. Customized wall fountains lend to a unified appearance because they become part of the scenery rather than look like a later addition.

Where did Large Outdoor Fountains Originate from?

Originally, fountains only served a functional purpose. Residents of urban areas, townships and small towns used them as a source of drinking water and a place to wash, which meant that fountains had to be linked to nearby aqueduct or spring. Up until the 19th century, fountains had to be more elevated and closer to a water supply, including aqueducts and reservoirs, in order to benefit from gravity which fed the fountains. Fountains were not only utilized as a water source for drinking water, but also to decorate homes and celebrate the artist who created it. Roman fountains usually depicted imagery of animals or heroes made of metal or stone masks. To depict 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 meant to show the power over nature held by King Louis XIV of France. Seventeen and 18 century Popes sought to laud their positions by adding beautiful baroque-style fountains at the point where restored Roman aqueducts arrived into the city.

Urban fountains made at the end of the nineteenth functioned only as decorative and celebratory adornments since indoor plumbing provided the essential drinking water. Gravity was substituted by mechanical pumps in order to permit fountains to bring in clean water and allow for amazing water displays.

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