What Are Fountains Made From?

One of the most common metals for sculptural garden fountains presently is copper. Copper is appropriate for many fountain styles, including tabletop and cascade water fountains, and can be placed either inside or outside - making it a great choice. Another benefit of copper fountains is they are versatile and come in a wide assortment of styles.

Also popular, brass fountains often have a more old-fashioned look to them versus their copper counterpart. Brass fountains are frequently designed with unique artwork, so they are popular even if they are a bit conventional.

The most stylish metal right now is probably stainless steel. If you select a cutting-edge steel design, both the value and tranquility of your garden will get a nice bump. As with all fountains, you can get any size you need.

Fiberglass fountains are widespread because they look similar to metal but are more affordable and much easier to move around. The maintenance of fiberglass water fountains is quite simple, so they have many merits that people appreciate.

Where did Large Outdoor Fountains Begin?

Originally, fountains only served a practical purpose. Residents of urban areas, townships and small towns used them as a source of drinking water and a place to wash, which meant that fountains needed to be connected to nearby aqueduct or spring. Up to the late nineteenth century, water fountains had to be near an aqueduct or reservoir and more elevated than the fountain so that gravity could make the water move down or jet high into the air. Designers thought of fountains as wonderful additions to a living space, however, the fountains also served to supply clean water and honor the designer responsible for creating it. Bronze or stone masks of wildlife and heroes were frequently seen on Roman fountains. To depict 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 location where the restored Roman aqueducts entered the city.

Urban fountains made at the end of the nineteenth served only as decorative and celebratory ornaments since indoor plumbing provided the necessary drinking water. The creation of special water effects and the recycling of water were two things made possible by swapping gravity with mechanical pumps.

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

The One Cleaning Solution to NEVER Use On Your Garden Fountains

Every 3-4 months, garden fountains should have a good cleaning. Before you can start cleaning it you should drain out all of the water. When you have done this, wash inside the water reservoir with a mild detergent. If there are any small grooves, grab a toothbrush to reach every spot. Do not leave any soap residue in or on the fountain.

Numerous organisms and calcium deposits can get inside the pump, so it is best to take it apart and clean it thoroughly. Letting it soak in vinegar for several hours first will make it alot easier to clean. Neither rain water nor mineral water contain substances that will build up inside the pump, so use either over tap water if possible.

Lastly, make sure your fountain is always full by checking it every day - this will keep it in tip-top condition. If the water level falls below the pump’s intake level, it can damage the pump and cause it to burn out - something you do not want to happen!