Problems to solutions for stone water walls

The Issues With Stone Water Walls

Water walls can significantly enhance both interior and exterior spaces, providing a stunning backdrop and focal point. Their texture, movement, and sound create a serene atmosphere, making them ideal for relaxation or simply enjoyed when strolling by.

What Materials Are Available?

At first glance, the range of materials for water walls seems endless—shiny stainless steel, transparent glass, textured stone, and even recycled plastics. But are all these options equally effective?

With 25 years of experience, Tills Innovations has designed, tested, produced, and installed a diverse array of water walls, each with unique effects and considerations.

The Stainless Steel Dilemma

Stainless steel water walls, known for their sleek appearance, were once our specialty. However, their prevalence in the market has led to an unfortunate association with less appealing applications, like urinal water features! This realization prompted us to explore better alternatives.

The Corten Steel Option

While Corten steel can have its place in garden designs, it falls short when it comes to creating a visually captivating water wall. More importantly, it's a material that has become overly common; if something can be made from Corten, it likely already has been. This widespread use makes it feel uninspiring, especially for water features where uniqueness and creativity are essential. For a truly striking water wall, exploring other materials is a better choice.

The Glass Option

Glass water walls offer an elegant aesthetic but come with their own limitations. When placed against a wall, the flowing water can become obscured, reducing its visual impact.

The Appeal of Stone

Stone is often seen as a beautiful choice for water walls. However, smooth, flat stone surfaces typically fail to showcase the water effectively. If you can’t see the water, what’s the point of a water wall?

To create captivating water movements and patterns, texture is key. Textured surfaces agitate the water, producing mesmerising effects and soothing sounds. However, common issues arise with most textured stones.

Challenges with Textured Stone

Many textured stones available on the market fall into two categories: hand-chiseled surfaces that can cause water to flick off, or mass-produced options that lack dynamic water effects. The hand-chiseled stones can create tiny protrusions that disrupt the flow, leading to flicking water outside the reservoir and causing a wet mess around your space. On the other hand, off-the-shelf products often fail to deliver interesting water patterns.

The Solution: Irus Water Feature

The key to an effective stone water wall lies in a consistent surface pattern that generates captivating water movements without the splash issues. After extensive research and development, we proudly present the Irus Water Feature. This innovative design features a specific textured profile that creates beautiful, soothing waves of water while virtually eliminating splashes. While not made of stone, the particular type of material features a textured surface that closely resembles the look and feel of natural stone.

Available in customisable heights and widths, the Irus Water Feature is tailored to your unique interior or exterior space, combining aesthetic appeal with functional excellence.

For more details about how the Irus Water Feature can transform your environment, visit The Irus™.