Exterior Wall Fountains: The Numerous Styles on the Market

The two types of water features available to you are mounted and stand-alone models. You can install a mounted wall fountain because they are little and self-contained. One of the most important aspects of wall fountains is that they be lightweight, so they are normally made of fiberglass or resin to mirror the look of stone. Floor fountains are freestanding, sizable, and also have a basin on the floor as well as a flat side against the wall. There are no weight constraints on these types of cast stone water features.

It is a good idea to incorporate a customized fountain into a new or existing wall, something often recommended by landscape professionals. Hiring an expert mason is your best option to construct the basin and install the necessary plumbing. A fountain mask or a spout also needs to be incorporated into the wall. A custom-built wall fountain blends into the landscape instead of standing out because it was a later addition, which contributes to a cohesive appearance.

Where did Large Outdoor Fountains Begin?

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 19th, century most water fountains functioned using gravity to allow water to flow or jet into the air, therefore, they needed a supply of water such as a reservoir or aqueduct located higher than the fountain. Fountains were not only used as a water source for drinking water, but also to adorn homes and celebrate the artist who created it. Animals or heroes made of bronze or stone masks were often used by Romans to decorate their fountains. To replicate the gardens of paradise, Muslim and Moorish garden planners of the Middle Ages introduced fountains to their designs. To show his dominance over nature, French King Louis XIV included fountains in the Garden of Versailles. The Romans of the 17th and 18th centuries manufactured baroque decorative fountains to exalt the Popes who commissioned them as well as to mark the spot where the restored Roman aqueducts entered the city.

The end of the nineteenth century saw the increase in usage of indoor plumbing to supply drinking water, so urban fountains were relegated to purely decorative elements. The introduction of special water effects and the recycling of water were 2 things made possible by swapping gravity with mechanical pumps.

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