The Genesis Of Outdoor Fountains

From the onset, outdoor fountains were simply there to serve as functional elements. Residents of cities, townships and small towns utilized them as a source of drinking water and a place to wash up, which meant that fountains had to be connected to nearby aqueduct or spring. Used until the nineteenth century, in order for fountains to flow or shoot up into the air, their origin of water such as reservoirs or aqueducts, had to be higher than the water fountain in order to benefit from gravity. Acting as an element of decoration and celebration, fountains also supplied clean, fresh drinking water. Roman fountains often depicted images of animals or heroes made of bronze or stone masks. To illustrate the gardens of paradise, Muslim and Moorish garden planners of the Middle Ages added fountains to their designs. King Louis XIV of France wanted to illustrate his dominion over nature by including fountains in the Gardens of Versailles. The Popes of the 17th and 18th centuries were glorified with baroque style fountains made to mark the arrival points of Roman aqueducts.

Since indoor plumbing became the norm of the day for clean, 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 replacing gravity with mechanical pumps.

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

What Are Outdoor Water fountains Crafted From?

One of the most popular metals for sculptural garden fountains these days is copper. Copper is used in cascade and tabletop water fountains as well as many other styles, making it perfect for inside and outside fountains. Copper fountains also come in a wide array of styles - from fun and eccentric to modern and cutting-edge.

Also common, brass fountains typically have a more old-fashioned look to them versus their copper counterpart. Even though they are a bit old-fashioned, brass fountains are quite popular because they often include interesting artwork.

Most consumers today see stainless steel as the most modern choice. If you choose a cutting-edge steel design, both the value and tranquility of your garden will get a nice lift. As with all fountains, you can get any size you need.

Fiberglass is a popular 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 seek.

Interior Wall Water Elements are Great for House or Workplace

While sitting underneath your wall fountain you can delight in the peace it provides after a long day's work and enjoy watching your favorite sporting event. Anyone near an indoor fountain will benefit from it because its sounds emit negative ions, eliminate dust and pollen from the air, and also lend to a calming environment.