While outdoor furniture covers aren't the most pleasant thing to look at on your deck or patio they are necessary for prolonging the use of your outdoor furniture. Finding a set that matches your awning or furniture is much easier with advances in fade resistant material. If you are planing to take your outdoor furniture in for winter months you may still want to consider buying and outdoor furniture cover set. Exposing your outdoor furniture to harsh sun and elements daily during the summer can still have a devastating effect on your outdoor furniture over time.
Even if you are planing to buy your outdoor furniture covers from the manufacture of your furniture you should always take measurements. If you have owned your furniture for a while the covers may have been discontinued also by knowing your measurements you can look for generic covers as well. Taking measurements will insure that you can choose from the widest range of furniture covers. When measuring your furniture you should measure each piece as if it had four sides. Also consider which pieces need covers. If you are leaving your set out during the winter even your table will need a cover.
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.
Over sized covers are best secured using a drawstring. The best method to securing any type of furniture cover is by drawstring because it is the most durable and secure. Zippers are also found as securing mechanisms for many furniture covers. Furniture covers with zippers are not recommend due to the fact that they are often easily broken. Zippers can catch on clothing as well as the fabric of your outdoor furniture. Zippers also require and exact fit of your furniture which can sometimes be hard to find.
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.
Even if you are planing to buy your outdoor furniture covers from the manufacture of your furniture you should always take measurements. If you have owned your furniture for a while the covers may have been discontinued also by knowing your measurements you can look for generic covers as well. Taking measurements will insure that you can choose from the widest range of furniture covers. When measuring your furniture you should measure each piece as if it had four sides. Also consider which pieces need covers. If you are leaving your set out during the winter even your table will need a cover.
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.
Over sized covers are best secured using a drawstring. The best method to securing any type of furniture cover is by drawstring because it is the most durable and secure. Zippers are also found as securing mechanisms for many furniture covers. Furniture covers with zippers are not recommend due to the fact that they are often easily broken. Zippers can catch on clothing as well as the fabric of your outdoor furniture. Zippers also require and exact fit of your furniture which can sometimes be hard to find.
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.
