If you are hauling your outdoor furniture indoors every winter or off season you may think your outdoor furniture is being adequately protected. The fact is that over several hours in the sun your furniture is still taking a beating. Buying outdoor furniture covers will save you an enormous amount of work at summers end as well as protect your
outdoor furniture during the hot summer days. Most manufactures of outdoor furniture are now offering covers for their furniture. Other companies are specializing in more generic outdoor furniture covers which fit a wide verity of furniture sets.
Before buying a set of covers you should always consider the size of your furniture. Measuring your furniture can be difficult as it contains many angles. Always measure the furniture as if it has four flat sides. Never buy covers that are an exact fit. You will always need a few inches of room on either side of your furniture just in case. Buying covers that are slightly bigger then your furniture will also make taking it on and off a much easier process. If you are going to leave your patio table out during winter months you should also buy a cover for it as well.
Choosing the right material for your outdoor furniture covers is just as important as choosing the right size. If you live in California no doubt you are going to choose a fabric which is highly heat resistant where as if you live in Michigan you may want something a bit more weather proofed. Reading the description or asking a store associate can give you a better idea of which fabrics will be suitable in your climate. If you are still insistent on taking your outdoor furniture in for the winter you may be able to save some money on your covers by buying a fabric type which is just heat resistant and mild
weather resistant.
There are several ways outdoor furniture covers are secured. Finding a cover which is secured with a drawstring is suggested. Drawstring covers will allow you to get a more perfect fit for your furniture cover while also being more resistant to wind. Even in mild climate areas winds can get very strong. Zippers are also sometimes used to secure outdoor furniture covers. While they look nicer then drawstrings, zippers can heat up and damage your furniture over time. They also have a tendency to brake or catch on clothing more then drawstrings.
By visiting the original showroom you purchased your outdoor furniture from you may be able to view a catalog of the manufactures matching cover sets. If you don't see your set on the showroom floor it may have been discontinued. While manufactures sometimes still produce cover sets for furniture that is no longer in production it is possible they no longer produce the cover as well. Ask a store associate if there is a website or outlet store for the manufacture in the area. By checking an outlet store you may be able to find discontinued cover sets at a much less expensive price then on a showroom floor.
