The Countless Construction Materials of Fountains

The Countless Construction Materials of FountainsCountless Construction Materials Fountains 559032642.jpg Though they come in different materials, modern garden fountains tend to be made of metal. Metallic fountains, with their clean lines and sculptural accents, come in in a range of metals and can accommodate any style or budget. The interior design of your residence should establish the look and feel of your yard and garden as well.

At present, copper is very common for sculptural garden fountains. Copper is common for both inside and outside use and is commonly found in tabletop and cascade fountains, among others. 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, although they tend to have a more traditional look than copper ones. Though not the most stylish, the creatures and sculptural features you find on fountains are mostly made of brass, thus making them very popular.

Probably the most cutting-edge of all metals is stainless steel. If you choose a cutting-edge steel design, both the value and tranquility of your garden will get a nice bump. Like all water fountains, you can get them in just about any size you want.

Fiberglass is a popular material for fountains because you can get the look and feel of metal at a much lower price, and it is lighter weight and easier to move than metal. Keeping a fiberglass water fountain clean and working correctly is quite simple, another aspect consumers love.

The History of Wall Fountains

The History of Wall Fountains Hundreds of classic Greek records were translated into Latin under the authority of the scholarly Pope Nicholas V, who ruled the Roman Catholic Church from 1397 to 1455. Embellishing Rome and making it the worthy capital of the Christian world was at the core of his ambitions. In 1453 the Pope commissioned the reconstruction of the Aqua Vergine, an historic Roman aqueduct which had carried clean drinking water into the city from eight miles away. The ancient Roman custom of building an imposing commemorative fountain at the point where an aqueduct arrived, also known as a mostra, was resurrected by Nicholas V. The Trevi Fountain now occupies the area previously filled with a wall fountain built by Leon Battista Albert, an architect commissioned by the Pope. Changes and extensions, included in the restored aqueduct, eventually supplied the Trevi Fountain and the well-known baroque fountains in the Piazza del Popolo and Piazza Navona with the necessary water supply.
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