Pick from Any Number of Exterior Wall Fountain Styles

The two types of fountains available to you are mounted and freestanding models. You can install a mounted wall fountain because they are small and self-contained. One of the most important features of wall fountains is that they be lightweight, so they are normally made of fiberglass or resin to mirror the look of stone. Stand-alone fountains, often referred to as floor fountains, are sizable, have a basin situated on the ground and a smooth side which leans against a wall. Typically made of cast stone, this kind of water feature is not restricted in weight.

Landscape designers often recommend a individualized fountain for a brand new or existing wall. A expert mason is necessary to install the water basin against the wall and correctly install all the plumbing inside or behind the wall. The wall will have to have a spout or fountain mask incorporated into it. Customized wall fountains add to a unified appearance because they become part of the landscape rather than look like a later addition.

The Genesis Of Garden Fountains

From the beginning, outdoor fountains were soley there to serve as functional elements. Water fountains were linked to a spring or aqueduct to supply drinkable water as well as bathing water for cities, townships and villages. Until the late 19th, century most water fountains operated using gravity to allow water to flow or jet into the air, therefore, they needed a source of water such as a reservoir or aqueduct located higher than the fountain. Fountains were an excellent source of water, and also served to decorate living areas and celebrate the artist. The main materials used by the Romans to build their fountains were bronze or stone masks, mostly illustrating animals or heroes. To depict the gardens of paradise, Muslim and Moorish garden planners of the Middle Ages introduced fountains to their designs. To show his prominence over nature, French King Louis XIV included fountains in the Garden of Versailles. Seventeen and 18 century Popes sought to extol their positions by including beautiful baroque-style fountains at the point where restored Roman aqueducts arrived into 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. Gravity was replaced by mechanical pumps in order to permit 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.