Stainless Steel Water Wall

Our water walls can be set up in various ways depending on whether a reservoir tank or basin is supplied with the piece. The water wall stands on a support in the reservoir tank or basin and water circulates with the use of a pump. Tanks can be supplied that will connect to a water top-up, which contain a drain and overflow for safety and ease of maintenance. Softened water should be used to avoid any issue with limescale build-up.

Generally, there are three ways our water walls can be installed and set up. This is dependent on the overall look you would like to achieve, together with what the site allows. Water walls should be positioned against a wall for optimum stability.

1. Place the piece on a support and use a below-ground reservoir tank, which requires an excavated smooth and level foundation pad.

2. Place the piece on a support and use a polished, clad, or painted above-ground reservoir tank, which requires a smooth and level foundation pad or terrace. These are typically used where large excavation is difficult.

3. Place the piece on a support above an existing pool or pond of clean, and filtered water. The pump simply draws water from the pool or pond and recirculates it.

For options 1 and 2 above, provision for a conduit to provide power to the water pump, filter, and lights, as well as a water feed, need to be made in the foundation pad.

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At David Harber, we can provide a variety of filtration and maintenance solutions depending on your own installation and budget. A detailed Maintenance Manual will be provided at installation and is also available on request. It is essential that chlorinated water is not used with bronze water fountains. However, the level of chlorine in domestic tap water is fine.

Yes, if the outdoor fountain is crafted from a high-quality stainless steel. 304 stainless steel or 316 stainless steel is fine, but fountains intended for outdoor use need to be hard-wearing and corrosion resistant, so we recommend marine-grade stainless steel. However, if your water feature or sculpture will live in an outdoor space near the sea, you will need duplex grade stainless steel to minimise any additional corrosion from salt water.

Stainless steel is the hardest material we work with, and if looked after will last a lifetime. Aside from its durability, a stainless steel waterfall fountain is a beautiful solution for bringing light and reflection into your garden, and a large number of our clients choose to make their stainless-steel sculpture even more unique with a bespoke engraving.

Use warm, clean water and a soft cloth to gently wipe away any detritus on the surface, and then polish with a clean, dry cloth to retain its shine. Avoid harsh chemical solutions and abrasive material as these will scratch and damage the finish.

Maintaining a stainless-steel water feature is simple, because unlike bronze or Corten steel, it doesn’t develop a natural patina over time. A large part of maintaining water features is consistency. We recommend cleaning your stainless-steel sculpture regularly to keep the piece looking its best all year round.

As well as being an attractive garden decoration, the sight and sound of flowing water is proven to improve general wellbeing, and installing a large stainless-steel water feature in your garden would expose you to those benefits every day. Other benefits depend on your chosen water feature:

• Wall fountains are space saving, will hide unsightly boundaries, and the cascading water is a striking solution for minimising traffic noise.
• Metal water fountains reflect light, and can be the perfect addition to a shady corner. Discover more metal water features or metal sculpture.
• Natural stone fountain water features are beautiful in small courtyards filled with planters.
• Large stainless-steel water fountains with LED lights extend the sensory benefits experienced in the day into the night and will give your garden a sense of drama and atmosphere.
• When landscaping large gardens with existing garden ponds, consider using a large stainless-steel water feature to create a centerpiece and provide some artistic reflection.

Read our guide, Water Feature Ideas and Why you Should Have One in Your Garden to learn more.