Your Patio: A Great Place for a Fountain

The area necessary for a cascading or spouting fountain is substantial, so a wall fountain is the perfect size for a small yard. There are two types of fountains to choose from including the freestanding version with a flat back and an attached basin set up against a fence or a wall in your yard, or the wall-mounted, self-contained version which is suspended directly on a wall. Adding a fountain to an existent wall requires that you add a fountain mask as well as a basin at the base to gather the water. The plumbing and masonry work necessary for this type of job requires training, so it is best to employ a skilled person rather than do it yourself.

The Various Construction Materials of Large Garden Fountains

At present, copper is quite popular for sculptural garden fountains. Copper is trendy for both inside and outside use and is frequently 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.

If your style is more traditional, a brass water fountain might be ideal for you. Even though they are a bit old-fashioned, brass fountains are quite widespread because they often include interesting artwork.

Probably the most contemporary of all metals is stainless steel. For an instantaneous increase in the value and serenity of your garden, get one of the contemporary steel designs. Like all water fountains, you can buy them in just about any size you want.

For people who want the look of a metal fountain but want a lighter weight and more affordable option, fiberglass is the answer. Keeping a fiberglass water fountain clean and working correctly is quite effortless, another aspect consumers like.

The Benefits of Installing an Indoor Wall Water Fountain

While sitting under your wall fountain you can indulge in the tranquility it provides after a long day's work and enjoy watching your favorite sporting event. Anyone near an indoor fountain will benefit from it because its sounds emit negative ions, eliminate dust and pollen from the air, and also lend to a calming environment.

Where did Large Outdoor Fountains Begin?

Originally, fountains only served a functional purpose. Water fountains were linked to a spring or aqueduct to provide drinkable water as well as bathing water for cities, townships and villages. Up to the late 19th century, water fountains had to be near an aqueduct or reservoir and higher 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 provide clean water and celebrate the artist responsible for creating it. Bronze or stone masks of animals and heroes were commonly seen on Roman fountains. During the Middle Ages, Muslim and Moorish garden designers included fountains in their designs to re-create the gardens of paradise. To show his prominence over nature, French King Louis XIV included fountains in the Garden of Versailles. To mark the entryway of the restored Roman aqueducts, the Popes of the 17th and 18th centuries commissioned the construction of baroque style fountains in the spot where the aqueducts arrived in the city of Rome

Indoor plumbing became the key source of water by the end of the 19th century thereby limiting urban fountains to mere decorative elements. Fountains using mechanical pumps instead of gravity helped fountains to deliver recycled water into living spaces as well as create special water effects.

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