The Original Water Features
The Original Water Features
Water fountains were at first practical in purpose, used to convey water from rivers or springs to towns and villages, supplying the residents with clean water to drink, wash, and cook with. A supply of water higher in elevation than the fountain was required to pressurize the flow and send water spraying from the fountain's spout, a system without equal until the late 19th century. Typically used as monuments and commemorative structures, water fountains have inspired men and women from all over the world all through the ages. If you saw the first fountains, you would not recognize them as fountains. The 1st recognized water fountain was a rock basin carved that served as a container for drinking water and ceremonial functions. 2000 BC is when the earliest identified stone fountain basins were originally used. The spray of water emerging from small spouts was pushed by gravity, the only power source creators had in those days. The location of the fountains was influenced by the water source, which is why you’ll normally find them along reservoirs, canals, or rivers. The people of Rome began creating decorative fountains in 6 B.C., most of which were bronze or stone masks of wildlife and mythological characters. The Romans had an intricate system of aqueducts that provided the water for the many fountains that were situated throughout the urban center.
Your Outdoor Living Area: The Perfect Place for a Wall Fountain
Your Outdoor Living Area: The Perfect Place for a Wall Fountain The addition of a wall fountain or an outdoor garden fountain is an excellent way to embellish your yard or garden design. A myriad of current designers and fountain craftsmen have found inspiration in the fountains and water features of the past. You can also reinforce the connection to the past by including one of these to your home's interior design. The water and moisture garden fountains release into the environment draws birds and other creatures, and also balances the ecosystem, all of which add to the advantages of having one of these beautiful water features.
For example, birds lured by a fountain or birdbath can be useful because they fend off bothersome flying insects. Spouting or cascading fountains are not the best option for a small backyard since they require a great deal of space. Either a freestanding fountain with an even back and an attached basin placed against a fence or a wall, or a wall-mounted style which is self-contained and hangs on a wall, are some of the options from which you can choose. Adding a fountain to an existent wall requires that you add a fountain mask as well as a basin at the base to collect the water. It is best not to attempt this job yourself as skilled plumbers and masons are more suitable to do this kind of work.