Where did Landscape Fountains Originate from?

Originally, fountains only served a practical purpose. Water fountains were connected to a spring or aqueduct to supply drinkable water as well as bathing water for cities, townships and villages. Up until the 19th century, fountains had to be higher and closer to a water supply, including aqueducts and reservoirs, in order to benefit from gravity which fed the fountains. Fountains were an optimal source of water, and also served to adorn living areas and memorialize the designer. Animals or heroes made of bronze or stone masks were often times used by Romans to beautify their fountains. Muslims and Moorish garden designers of the Middle Ages included fountains to re-create smaller versions of the gardens of paradise. To demonstrate 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 glorify 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 rise in usage of indoor plumbing to supply drinking water, so urban fountains were relegated to strictly decorative elements. Gravity was substituted by mechanical pumps in order to enable fountains to bring in clean water and allow for beautiful water displays.

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

The Benefits of Photovoltaic Outdoor Water fountains

Indoor wall fountains are a superb way to cool your home as well as to provide an enticing addition to your surroundings. An alternative to air conditioners and swamp coolers, they cool down your home by using the same techniques. You can also save on your utility costs because they consume less energy.

Their cooling effect can be started by fanning crisp, dry air across them. Utilizing the ceiling fan or air from a corner of the room can help to optimize circulation. Regardless of the technique you use, ensure the air is flowing over the top of the water in a consistent manner. It is normal for fountains and waterfalls to produce cool, fresh air. You will experience a sudden coolness in the air when you come near a sizable waterfall or fountain. Placing your fountain cooling system in a spot where it will be exposed to additional heat is not useful. Your fountain will be less reliable if you put it in the sunshine.

Choose from Any Number of Exterior Wall Fountain Styles

There are two distinct sorts of fountains you can buy: mounted and free-standing. Mounted wall fountains are small and self-contained versions which can be placed on a wall. One of the most important aspects of wall fountains is that they be light, so they are normally made of fiberglass or resin to replicate the look of stone. In large free-standing fountains, otherwise known as wall fountains, the basin is set on the ground with the flat side positioned against a wall. Normally made of cast stone, these water features have no weight limitations.

Landscape designers often recommend a individualized fountain for a brand new or existing wall. Hiring an expert mason is your best option to build the basin and install the required plumbing. The wall will need to have a spout or fountain mask incorporated into it. A custom-made wall fountain blends into the landscape instead of standing out because it was a later addition, which adds to a unified look.