Garden furniture is made to withstand wind and weather. Still, you should cover the furniture on certain occasions. What can you use to protect garden furniture and how can it be properly covered?
Garden furniture covers are practical and extend their lifespan
Cover garden furniture properly
- In storms and storms
- strong sun exposure
- Garden furniture is not used for a long time
- Protection against frost
It is understandable that dirt and dust settle on the garden furniture over time. But even long exposure to the sun causes problems for the garden furniture. They fade and become unsightly. Faded garden furniture is very difficult to reprocess.
If you don't use garden furniture for a long time, you should cover it properly. Then you save yourself the time-consuming cleaning afterwards.
You should always bring upholstery and pillows into the house in the evening. They tolerate wetness and strong sunlight even less than the frames. If you want to be able to enjoy your high-quality garden furniture for a long time, put it in a suitable place in the garage or basement in autumn.
How do you cover garden furniture correctly?
There are special covers for all garden furniture. They can be purchased in the hardware store or online according to the desired dimensions. Make sure the material is identified as:
- tear resistant
- water repellent
- weather resistant
- opaque
Covers for garden furniture are usually made of pure polyester.
You can also use a suitably sized tarpaulin made of solid plastic as a cover. It is simply spread over the assembled garden furniture and tied with ropes.
Ensure air supply
Before you cover garden furniture with a protective cover, make sure that the frames are completely dry. Otherwise there is a risk that the wood will become moldy later.
A certain air supply must also be ensured so that any condensation water can escape. If necessary, you should always remove the protective covers for longer periods of use on dry days.
Place garden furniture that you cover for a long time on stones or wood. Then there is an exchange of barrels. In addition, no moisture can reach the garden furniture from below.
tips
Garden furniture - especially high-quality ones - are often stolen. Therefore, secure your furniture by screwing it on, tying it up with steel cables or chains, or installing motion detectors in the garden.