Where did Fountains Originate from?

Originally, fountains only served a functional purpose. Water fountains were linked to a spring or aqueduct to provide drinkable water as well as bathing water for cities, townships and villages. Until the late nineteenth, century most water fountains operated using the force of gravity to allow water to flow or jet into the air, therefore, they needed a source of water such as a reservoir or aqueduct located higher than the fountain. Acting as an element of decoration and celebration, fountains also generated clean, fresh drinking water. Roman fountains usually depicted imagery of animals or heroes made of bronze or stone masks. To replicate the gardens of paradise, Muslim and Moorish garden planners of the Middle Ages added fountains to their designs. To show his prominence over nature, French King Louis XIV included fountains in the Garden of Versailles. The Romans of the 17th and 18th centuries created baroque decorative fountains to glorify the Popes who commissioned them as well as to mark the location where the restored Roman aqueducts entered the city.

The end of the 19th century saw the rise in usage of indoor plumbing to provide drinking water, so urban fountains were relegated to purely decorative elements. Amazing water effects and recycled water were made possible by replacing the force of gravity with mechanical pumps.

Nowadays, fountains decorate public areas and are used to recognize individuals or events and fill recreational and entertainment needs.

The Many Designs of Wall Fountains

Depending on your requirements, you can choose from mounted or freestanding types. Small, self-contained models can be placed on a wall are known as mounted wall fountains. Wall fountains made of resin (resembling stone) or fiberglass are usually lightweight so they can be easily hung. In large stand-alone fountains, otherwise known as wall fountains, the basin is located on the ground with the smooth side positioned against a wall. Water features such as these are ordinarily made of cast stone and have no weight limits.

Landscape professionals often recommend a custom-built fountain for a brand new or existing wall. Placing the basin against the wall and installing all the plumbing work needs a expert mason to do it properly. It is also essential to add a spout or fountain mask to build it into the wall. If you want a cohesive look for your garden, get a customized wall fountain because it becomes part of the panorama rather than an afterthought.

The Benefits of Solar Energy Powered Outdoor Fountains

Interior wall fountains not only give you something beautiful to look at, they also help to cool your home. They cool your dwelling by applying the same principles used in air conditioners and swamp coolers. You can lower your power bill since they consume less energy.

One way to generate a cooling effect is to fan clean, dry air across them. To enhance air flow, turn on your ceiling fan or use the air from some corner of the area. The most critical consideration is to make sure that the air is consistently flowing over the surface of the water. It is natural for fountains and waterfalls to produce cool, fresh air. The sudden chill we feel is normal when we approach a big public fountain or a waterfall. Placing your fountain cooling system in a spot where it will receive additional heat is not practical. Your fountain will be less efficient if you situate it in the sunshine.

"Primitive" Greek Artwork: Large Statuary