Most patios were not designed to be used year-round. As winter hits, it will probably be too cold or wet to enjoy your patio and garden. While most outdoor furniture is built to withstand inclement weather, covering your patio furniture will help it last longer. Garden furniture covers will help protect your furniture for use next season. Wind, ice, and constant rain will eventually wreck havoc on any outdoor furniture. Be sure to extend the life of your patio furniture by purchasing the right garden furniture covers.
When trying to decide which patio furniture cover will work best for you, take into consideration that garden furniture covers are not slip covers- they are protective covers. These covers are not meant to fit your furniture exactly, but rather they are simply meant to cover your furniture to protect it from the weather.
There are many different types of garden furniture covers. Most are made of a durable, waterproof material, such as canvas or vinyl. There are three basic types of garden furniture covers: cloth-backed vinyl covers, breathable waterproof covers, and rhino-weave covers. Within each of these types of furniture covers you will be able to find a variety of sizes and shapes that will suit your patio furniture- umbrella covers, patio table covers, grill covers, and a variety of chair and chaise covers.
Cloth-backed Vinyl Covers
Cloth-backed vinyl furniture covers are made from heavy duty vinyl that protects your furniture from inclement weather. These garden furniture covers are backed with soft cloth that will not scratch your furniture. This is the most common type of patio furniture cover and is generally available at a variety of stores. You will also be able to find cloth-backed vinyl covers in a variety of styles and shapes, that will cover everything from your patio umbrella to large wicker sofas.
Breathable Waterproof Covers
Fabric technology has improved in the last few years. One such improvement is the development of breathable, waterproof furniture covers. These covers are lightweight, easy to use, and resilient to changes in weather. They can generally withstand extreme temperature- both hot and cold. These high tech garden furniture covers may cost more than the vinyl covers, but also generally last much longer than vinyl covers. You should be able to find the size and shape you need in this style of garden furniture cover as well.
Rhino-weave Covers
Rhino weave is a breathable, water resistant fabric that acts much like much like vinyl, but is much more durable than vinyl. Rhino weave fabric will not chip or crack the way vinyl does when exposes to extreme changes in weather. This fabric is also very soft, and will not scratch your patio furniture. Another great feature of rhino weave covers is a bottom cinch that helps keep the cover snugly fitted to your furniture. This fabric is easy to clean, as it repels water and other liquids. Like other breathable, water garden furniture covers, rhino weave covers cost more than vinyl covers, but their durability more than makes up for the cost.
If you keep in mind these the basic features of these three types of garden furniture covers, you should have no problem finding the right covers for your patio furniture. If you can’t find the right size or shape in stock, many stores can either order, or even custom make a furniture cover that will suit your needs.