How to Build a Modern Water Fountain

Introduction

When I think of deep relaxation, the sound of water immediately comes to mind: crashing ocean waves, the trickle of a nearby brook, a cascading waterfall, light rain — you get the idea.

To bring calming sound to your backyard, I’ve designed this sleek backyard water feature using a simple box for a reservoir, a pump and basic plumbing parts to keep the water flowing. It can be disassembled easily and tucked away for the winter or moved around your patio. I dressed mine up with ipe hardwood and a sheet of copper to wrap the reservoir.

You can take these ideas and build a modified version to fit your favorite place to relax.

Tools Required

Materials Required

• 1 -3/4"x4'x8' marine grade plywood
• 1" vinyl tubing
• 12" copper coil
• 3 - 2x2x8'
• 3/4"CPVC pipe
• 4 - 1x6x8' ipe (or other rot-resistant or treated hardwood)
• Box of 2" constuction screws
• Fountain pump
• Plumbing fittings
• Pond liner

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Figure A

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Cutting List