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No place indoors to store your outdoor furniture? Or is the furniture too heavy to be moved? Immovable outdoor settings are no problem when a homeowner invests in patio furniture covers.
Patio furniture covers are some of the best outdoor protection money can buy. The covers shield metal, wood and wicker from moisture, and they can keep fabric cushions from breaking down because of sunlight. Even if the furniture is brought inside during winter, covers can help prevent dust from gathering during storage.
Most outdoor furniture experts recommend a heavy-duty vinyl cover for maximum protection. Vinyl is a supple material, making it easy to wrap around the curves and contours of furniture. It also resists water and rips, giving strong protection against rain, snow and ice. Better-quality vinyl covers are treated to resist the damaging effects of ultraviolet radiation as well.
Protect Your Outdoor Setting With Patio Furniture Covers
Fleece backing on covers will help protect furniture from scratching if the cover is moved by the wind or disturbed by an animal. Another protective factor is the color of the cover. Lighter colors, such as tan or gray, will reflect sunlight better. This will keep the furniture underneath from becoming overheated when sitting in direct sunlight. This protection preserves the furniture’s finish as well.
When choosing patio furniture covers, it is always best to choose sizes and styles that closely match the size and style of the piece being covered. This will prevent the cover from coming loose in windy conditions. Covers also should have quality fasteners, such as sturdy Velcro or drawstrings that can be tightly tied. It is essential to keep wind and water from getting under the cover to damage the furniture.
Patio covers for tables are available in many sizes and shapes, such as round, oval, square, or rectangular. Covers tall enough to cover tables at bar height are available in addition to standard-height table covers. The most important factor to consider in any furniture cover is the quality of the material. Once again, heavy-duty vinyl is recommended for best protection.
There are also covers on the market for patio umbrellas. These covers are especially useful to protect the umbrella from a summer storm as well as from wintry conditions. Whether the umbrella is a large market umbrella for a table or an off-centered cantilevered umbrella by the pool, there are covers available for any style. Some manufacturers that suggest a particular type of cover to make sure it fits the patio umbrella properly. Measure the patio umbrella precisely before buying a cover. Most covers will come with a zipper for easy on and off.
Also look for a good warranty when buying covers. Most manufacturers offer a minimum one-year warranty. However, better-quality covers are guaranteed for much longer, which makes them worth the bigger investment of cost.
Finding the right covers for your patio furniture is well worth the time effort to do proper research. The correct styles and sizes of patio furniture covers will extend the usefulness of an outdoor setting for many years, giving an added return in the investment.
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