2024/04/17 
A Corten steel water fountain combines the industrial aesthetic of weathering steel with the soothing and tranquil qualities of a water feature. Corten steel, also known as weathering steel, develops a rust-like patina over time, providing a unique and attractive appearance while also offering durability and corrosion resistance.
Water features are a beautiful way of adding tranquillity and architectural flair to your outside space and, unlike garden furniture, there’s still plenty of availability for this summer.
Here are the three most popular ways to incorporate a water feature, plus the low-down on costings, installation, and safety precautions.
Sphere water feature
As the name suggests, sphere water features have an orbicular centerpiece with water running from the top. They can be made of stainless steel for a sleek modern look or sometimes granite or sandstone for a more natural, tactile feel.
Water blade
A flat sheet of cascading water, water blades are often built into or placed onto a wall or the edge of a pond against stainless steel or corten steel backing.
Water fountains
Water features are a beautiful way of adding tranquillity and architectural flair to your outside space and, unlike garden furniture, there’s still plenty of availability for this summer.
Here are the three most popular ways to incorporate a water feature, plus the low-down on costings, installation, and safety precautions.
Water feature installation
Many of the water features on the market are self-contained and so require no plumbing. However, you will have to find a way to hide unsightly cables and plugs, unless you go for a solar-powered design or a basin with a built-in reservoir and pump.
For ponds, water rills, and bigger water features, you will invariably have to dig a large hole, insert a reservoir, and fill it with water. Attach one end of the hosing to the pump and place it into the water.
You will then need to hook it up to the electrics, either via an outside socket or by trailing the wire indoors- use a conduit to keep it in place and attach it to an RCD (residual current device) for safety.