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lördag 5 september 2009

Selecting The Right Outdoor Fountain

By Cheryl L. True

Outdoor water fountains, commonly called garden fountains, come in many shapes, sizes and materials. You can find rock waterfalls used in landscaping that resemble actual rocks with water cascading down. You can also get hold of tiered fountains in which water flows from tier to tier or bowl to bowl. This can usually be found in the middle of a yard or courtyard.

You will often see garden style fountains made from these three materials, namely, fiberglass, stone/granite and ceramic. Of course, there are those made from copper to slate to stainless steel. In this article we will compare the ones made of fiberglass and cast stone since they are the most common.

Fiberglass outdoor fountains likewise come in many different styles. You can find lightweight outdoor fountains that look like rocks, tiered styles with 1 to 6 levels, Japanese styles and various other unique designs, all constructed of fiberglass materials. These fountains typically have a "stone-like" finish to make them look like real, natural stone fountains.

The biggest advantage of a fiberglass outdoor fountain is its weight. As it is made of fiberglass, your garden fountain won't weigh much, making it easier to maneuver, move and clean. A lot of fiberglass tiered fountains have a spin lock system so the pieces can be separated for quick storage in cold months and easy cleaning.

Another good factor about fiberglass garden fountains is that they are easier to deliver, thus putting the cost down. One big letdown is that they can fade or chip in the long run from the sun and elements.

Often, stone or granite garden fountains are really cast stone and not solid concrete or granite to keep the weight to a minimum. The great thing about a cast stone garden fountain is its beauty and strength. However, cast stone is heavy so select a permanent place for it in your yard. They can be positioned elsewhere but it will take plenty of time and effort.

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