Compared to the cheap summer furniture of old, today's outdoor furnishings are made to last and continue to look beautiful year in and year out, if they are properly taken care of.
One of the most important things you can do is purchase patio furniture covers for all of your outdoor furniture. With quality patio furniture covers that are made for the specific furnishings you have, you can be sure that your furniture will be ready to enjoy the warm weather when you are. They not only keep the elements from harming your furniture, but can keep mold and mildew at bay.
As anyone with seasonal weather knows, it's not always the summer heat that wears outdoor furniture out. It's the fall and winter weather, when temperatures drop, rain falls, and ice and snow cause wood to swell, crack and split.
Patio furniture covers can prevent this from happening. While you could conceivably use those ugly blue tarps and anchor them with bricks, few people want to stare at this sight on their deck for half the year. Also, these loose fitting coverings can allow water and moisture to collect and prevent the furniture from properly breathing. Only patio furniture covers made specifically for the purpose will offer your furniture the protection it really needs.
When you shop for covers, you want to start by taking measurements of all your furniture . Patio furniture covers come in all sizes and shapes and you want to choose styles that offer the tightest fit without ripping in a wind or allowing water to pool.
Most quality patio furniture covers are made of a vinyl materials and slip easily over the furniture. The bottom stays open so the furniture can breathe properly. The fastening is either a tie, zipper or Velcro. Any fastening that keeps the elements out is fine. There's no advantage to one of the other. The important thing is the fit.
If your furniture has arms, you'll want to factor these into your order as well. Arms will require you to add to your measurement a bit. So will furnishings that are wider on the bottom than the top.
Before you add patio furniture covers to the furniture for the season, you'll want to thoroughly clean your furniture and allow it to completely dry before getting them ready for seasonal storage. Also, be sure to remove the cushions and store them in a cool dry place, such as the garage or basement. You don't want to leave these on your furniture. You'll also want to remove your umbrella if you don't have a proper cover for it.
Finding patio furniture covers at your local hardware or home improvement store can be a hit and miss proposition, largely because they are typically a one-size-fits-all affair. They may leave large gaps in the cover or be too loose or too tight. You may find a better selection online where retailers can offer an endless variety of styles, sizes and shapes, many that match the furniture they sell perfectly. You want the patio furniture covers to mirror the shape of your furniture as much as possible or be made for the specific style of furniture you have, such as a chaise lounge or outdoor sofa.
Finally, you'll want to make sure your furniture is set up off the ground or deck in the off-season. You can use bricks for this purpose or blocks of 2x4 wood. This will keep your furniture from sitting in pools of water. Wood furniture can absorb the water, leading to expansion and contraction that causes it to crack. And, of course, metal furnishings can rust in the off-season, greatly reducing their lifespan and destroying their beauty.
One of the most important things you can do is purchase patio furniture covers for all of your outdoor furniture. With quality patio furniture covers that are made for the specific furnishings you have, you can be sure that your furniture will be ready to enjoy the warm weather when you are. They not only keep the elements from harming your furniture, but can keep mold and mildew at bay.
As anyone with seasonal weather knows, it's not always the summer heat that wears outdoor furniture out. It's the fall and winter weather, when temperatures drop, rain falls, and ice and snow cause wood to swell, crack and split.
Patio furniture covers can prevent this from happening. While you could conceivably use those ugly blue tarps and anchor them with bricks, few people want to stare at this sight on their deck for half the year. Also, these loose fitting coverings can allow water and moisture to collect and prevent the furniture from properly breathing. Only patio furniture covers made specifically for the purpose will offer your furniture the protection it really needs.
When you shop for covers, you want to start by taking measurements of all your furniture . Patio furniture covers come in all sizes and shapes and you want to choose styles that offer the tightest fit without ripping in a wind or allowing water to pool.
Most quality patio furniture covers are made of a vinyl materials and slip easily over the furniture. The bottom stays open so the furniture can breathe properly. The fastening is either a tie, zipper or Velcro. Any fastening that keeps the elements out is fine. There's no advantage to one of the other. The important thing is the fit.
If your furniture has arms, you'll want to factor these into your order as well. Arms will require you to add to your measurement a bit. So will furnishings that are wider on the bottom than the top.
Before you add patio furniture covers to the furniture for the season, you'll want to thoroughly clean your furniture and allow it to completely dry before getting them ready for seasonal storage. Also, be sure to remove the cushions and store them in a cool dry place, such as the garage or basement. You don't want to leave these on your furniture. You'll also want to remove your umbrella if you don't have a proper cover for it.
Finding patio furniture covers at your local hardware or home improvement store can be a hit and miss proposition, largely because they are typically a one-size-fits-all affair. They may leave large gaps in the cover or be too loose or too tight. You may find a better selection online where retailers can offer an endless variety of styles, sizes and shapes, many that match the furniture they sell perfectly. You want the patio furniture covers to mirror the shape of your furniture as much as possible or be made for the specific style of furniture you have, such as a chaise lounge or outdoor sofa.
Finally, you'll want to make sure your furniture is set up off the ground or deck in the off-season. You can use bricks for this purpose or blocks of 2x4 wood. This will keep your furniture from sitting in pools of water. Wood furniture can absorb the water, leading to expansion and contraction that causes it to crack. And, of course, metal furnishings can rust in the off-season, greatly reducing their lifespan and destroying their beauty.
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