The Genesis Of Wall Fountains

The primary purpose of a fountain was originally strictly practical. 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 to the late 19th century, water fountains had to be near an aqueduct or reservoir and higher than the fountain so that gravity could make the water move downwards or shoot high into the air. Fountains were not only used as a water source for drinking water, but also to decorate homes and celebrate the designer 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 re-create the gardens of paradise. King Louis XIV of France wanted to illustrate his dominion over nature by including fountains in the Gardens of Versailles. To mark the entryway of the restored Roman aqueducts, the Popes of the 17th and 18th centuries commissioned the building of baroque style fountains in the spot where the aqueducts entered the city of Rome

Urban fountains built at the end of the 19th century served only as decorative and celebratory ornaments since indoor plumbing provided the essential drinking water. Fountains using mechanical pumps instead of gravity helped fountains to bring recycled water into living spaces as well as create special water effects.

These days, fountains adorn public areas and are used to pay tribute to individuals or events and fill recreational and entertainment needs.

Pick from all Types of Outdoor Water Features

The flood of water sent shooting into the air by a spouting fountain is an impressive sight to see. Large, existing ponds can easily be fitted with one of these. You may have seen one of these in a park or an old mansion.

Pick a stylish wall fountain to put outdoors. If you are keen on include a water feature, but are concerned because you have a small yard, do not hesitate to install one of these. Wall fountains are not flashy water features when compared with a spouting fountain. It is simple undertaking wherein a small jet of water propels outwards in front of a splendidly textured wall and then flows down only to be pumped up again.

Your garden’s style dictates whether a themed fountain is right for you. If your bungalow or garden is styled in a rustic manner, you should think about including a traditional type of statue, such as a seraph holding the spout, to your fountain. Modern-day gardens, on the other hand, benefit from something more adventurous. Let your creativity run free to select the best option.

Water spills down multiple levels in a tiered fountain. Water flowing down multiple tiers of this water feature is the chief characteristic of a cascading fountain.

Due to the fact that outdoor fountains can take up a lot of room, fit in a wall fountain or a pondless fountain if the space you have is minimal. The reservoirs necessary for these kinds of fountains are concealed underground which helps you better use your limited space.

Japanese fountains are thought to impart a sense of tranquility and wellness. Bamboo sticks are used in this type of fountain to expel the water. Water then streams into a recipient or a shaped stone, only to repeat the pattern over and over again.

Glass fountains make up a different group of fountain. Featuring shaped metalwork, trellis-style fountains of this kind have a more traditional aspect. Gardens with many sharp edges as well as modern forms and designs are better for these types of water features. The flowing water forms a striking effect as it moves down the glass panels. Colorful LED lights are also included in some fountains to illuminate the water as it moves down the sheet of glass. Often made of imitation rock, rock waterfall fountains have water gently trickling down its surface.

The attribute which distinguishes a bubbling rock fountain is a large rock drilled with holes where pipes can be inserted into its middle. Low pressure is used to push up the water which then bubbles and gurgles at the top. Water then streams as a slow trickle down the sides of the rock to its base. Gardens with limited space are good places to include this style of fountain. The low pressure used in this sort of fountain hinders water from being spattered about in case of a windy day.

Solar driven fountains have become more fashionable recently because they run on sunlight. The advantages of using this type of solar powered fountain is the lack of cables, lowered difficulty in installing them, the decrease in electricity bills, and the favorable effects they have on our environment. Outdoor solar-powered fountains are available in a multitude of varying styles, therefore, you will not have to compromise on which one to purchase.