Covers for Outdoor and Patio Furniture

There are two reasons to use furniture covers outside. One is to protect your furniture when it is not in use. The other is more for looks, to dress up your outdoor furniture. Resin chairs, folding beach chairs, and table covers are available from several online stores.

For protection, ready-made outdoor and patio furniture covers are designed to meet different weather conditions. Many are made out of durable heavy gauge vinyl. Some are even reversible should you want a change. Because mother nature offers so many different weather conditions: rain, hail, sleet, snow, wind, and heat, it is important to buy quality covers that can withstand both mild and severe weather should you store your furniture outside year round.

Some details to look for in outdoor covers include the weight of the material, whether the cover breathes, if it is mildew resistant, and how the seams are made. You want to invest in a heavy yet flexible material that will handle ice and freezing temperatures if left outside in the winter. A mildew resistant material will also protect your furniture from mildewing. Another important factor is to check how well the seams are bound together for a long lasting cover. If you bring your furniture indoors in the winter, then a more lightweight cover that breathes may be just fine.

If you do a lot of out door entertaining you might want to use a decorative outdoor slipcover to dress up your resin chairs or folding deck or beach chairs. You can add a matching table cloth and get ready for an outdoor barbecue or summer party. Some manufacturers will even make matching pillows that are made to stay outside.

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