Most geographical locations of the world have a weather characteristic, which helps to define the identity of the area. In some places this is hot temperatures, or high humidity, in other areas it might be freezing conditions or the constant threat of hurricanes or thunderstorms. The good thing is that these are largely predictable based on the time of year, and you can plan to avoid certain climactic extremes. In the UK, however, while we enjoy a relatively mild climate with no extreme conditions, the only predictable element of our general weather, is that it is unpredictable.
This is not ideal for issues such as protecting garden furniture. While we would like to unveil our items in spring time when we experience a positive change in heat and sun, we also know that we can’t exactly guarantee good weather right through to autumn, and in the meantime can still experience prolonged periods of rain, cold and damp mornings and periods of high winds. Add to this the freezing temperatures, relentless rain and snow and ice we can experience over winter and our garden furniture is exposed to the worst of the UK weather at all times. Garden furniture protection is therefore essential, for items such as sofas, table and chair sets, benches, barbecues and hot tubs, to protect them from:
- Wood absorbing moisture
Many garden furniture items use timber, such as benches, chairs, tables and parasols. Absorbing rain water and even just early morning damp, can cause wood to swell, warp and crack. This can stain materials and grow mould but will also affect the structural integrity of garden furniture.
- Metal corroding
Metal is an equally popular material to use on items such as benches, tables and barbecues, but iron and untreated steel will rust and corrode when exposed to rain, and even when exposed to damp air. This can occur if garden furniture is left outside all year round, but even if you store items in a garage, shed or storage box with no protection.
- Synthetic materials deteriorating
Synthetic materials such as plastics, rattan and wicker are very popular for chairs and sofas, but they can become brittle if exposed to rain, freezing temperatures and high UV rays. This can rot these materials very quickly, while the sun will cause rapid colour fade.
- Fabrics attracting damp
People often leave cushions outside during summer, or leave the fabric from parasols or a sunbed exposed. Even just doing this overnight in summer can expose the fabric to damp from morning dew, but this is particularly risky when there is always the threat of rain. Damp on fabric causes mildew, which can stain and even rot fabric materials.
Quality garden furniture covers from Bags & Covers Direct
The ideal solution to protecting your garden furniture from the unpredictability of the British weather, is to invest in garden furniture covers. You can choose from our range of covers and find the item and size that suits your needs. Our covers are made from strong, durable and weatherproof materials, come in a wide range of colours and will extend the lifespan of your garden furniture. You can also choose a made to measure garden furniture cover, if we don’t have the exact size you need.