The Various Construction Materials of Outdoor Water fountains

At present, copper is quite prevalent for sculptural garden fountains. Copper is used in cascade and tabletop water fountains as well as many other styles, making it versatile enough for inside and outside fountains. Copper is also adaptable enough that you can select a range of styles for your fountain, from contemporary to whimsical.

Brass water fountains are also common, though they tend to have a more traditional look than copper ones. Even though they are a bit old-fashioned, brass fountains are quite popular because they often include interesting artwork.

The most contemporary metal right now is perhaps stainless steel. Adding a modern-looking steel design will immediately add value to your garden and improve the overall ambiance. As with most fountains, they are available in numerous sizes.

Because it is both lighter and more affordable than metal but has a nearly identical look, fiberglass is quite common for fountains. It is easy to clean and maintain a fiberglass water fountain, yet another reason they are common.

Builders of the First Garden Fountains

Choose from all Types of Exterior Fountains

A dramatic impact is made when a spouting fountain sends a shooting stream of water up into the air. Large, existing ponds can have one of these built-in without much hassle. Parks and traditional stately homes often have one these fountains.

One of the many examples of an outdoor water feature is a stylish wall fountain. Even with a smallish yard, it is feasible to add one of these water features. Wall fountains leave an understated impression, contrary to the big effect produced by spouting fountains. In this straightforward process, water is ejected from a little spout, flows down a beautifully textured wall, before being collected at the bottom and returned to the top once again.

Your garden’s style dictates whether a themed fountain is suitable for you. In a rustic themed bungalow or garden, a classical styled statue for your fountain could include cherubs holding the spout. Something special and striking could be an alternative for more modern gardens. Feel free to let your hair down and choose something fun and intrepid.

Tiered fountains are alluring because the water runs down multiple levels. Water runs down numerous tiers in a cascading fountain.

The space needed for an outdoor fountain can be considerable, therefore, a better solution is to install a wall fountain or a pondless fountain. The reservoirs necessary for these kinds of fountains are buried underground which helps you better use your limited space.

Include a Japanese fountain if you are looking for a feeling of peace. Bamboo sticks are utilized in this type of fountain to expel the water. Water then streams into a recipient or a shaped stone, only to repeat the cycle over and over again.

Fountains created from glass are another type on the market. A more traditional look is provided by trellis-style fountains which showcase shaped metalwork. Water features such as these are best suited to yards with many sharp corners as well as modern forms and designs. The water produces a dazzling effect when it runs down the outside of the glass. Some fountains also include colored LED lights to shine onto the sheets of glass as water flows downwards. With water softly flowing down its surface, rock waterfall fountains, often made of imitation rock, are a possible solution for your garden.

In a bubbling rock fountain, a big rock is drilled with holes and then filled in the center with pipes. The gurgles and bubbles at the top are the product of the low pressure used to trigger the water upwards. Flowing towards the bottom of the fountain, the water returns as a slow drizzle down the sides of the rock. Small gardens are ideal for this type of fountain. This sort of fountain, which uses low pressure to move water, is ideal because it stops water from being sprayed around in windy weather.

Solar fountains have recently gained in popularity because they are powered by sunlight. There are numerous reasons for this newly found appeal such as the absence of cables, less difficulty in running them, a decrease in electricity bills, and the advantages to the environment. The wide-ranging designs in outdoor solar-powered fountains means you will not have to compromise on style.

Contemporary Garden Decor: Outdoor Fountains and their Beginnings

Pure practicality was the original purpose of fountains. Residents of urban areas, townships and small towns utilized them as a source of drinking water and a place to wash up, which meant that fountains needed to be connected to nearby aqueduct or spring. Used until the 19th century, in order for fountains to flow or shoot up into the air, their source of water such as reservoirs or aqueducts, had to be higher than the water fountain in order to benefit from gravity. Serving as an element of decoration and celebration, fountains also provided clean, fresh drinking water. Animals or heroes made of bronze or stone masks were often utilized by Romans to beautify their fountains. To illustrate the gardens of paradise, Muslim and Moorish garden planners of the Middle Ages introduced fountains to their designs. Fountains played a considerable role in the Gardens of Versailles, all part of French King Louis XIV’s desire to exert his power over nature. The Popes of the 17th and 18th centuries were extolled with baroque style fountains constructed to mark the arrival points of Roman aqueducts.

Indoor plumbing became the key source of water by the end of the 19th century thereby limiting urban fountains to mere decorative elements. Amazing water effects and recycled water were made possible by replacing the force of gravity with mechanical pumps.

Nowadays, fountains decorate public areas and are used to recognize individuals or events and fill recreational and entertainment needs.