Exposing garden furniture to the elements out of season is proven to have a detrimental effect on their condition. While modern garden furniture is durable and effective for years of outdoor use, prolonged exposure to the weather over autumn, winter and early spring can start to age your garden equipment and can accelerate the aging process. Given we invest significant sums in garden furniture and expect it to last for many years, it could be an expensive mistake if we don’t protect these items. And even if we do, we need to make sure this protection is effective.
At Bags & Covers Direct we have seen cases where people have bought a protective cover for their garden equipment, such as a table, set of chairs, a bench or a sofa, but haven’t chosen the right size. It is a mistake to assume a rough standard size is going to be okay in fully protecting your equipment, and you need to accurately measure your equipment and choose the right size. If the right size isn’t available as standard, a made to measure garden furniture cover is the best solution.
Why choosing the wrong size cover could be an expensive mistake
There are two ways in which the wrong size of cover can cause you problems when trying to protect your garden furniture out of season:
- The cover is too small – This means there are parts of the equipment exposed to the rain, snow and frost all through the colder months.
- The cover is too big – In this scenario you are likely to have excess material that is hard to secure and which will start to flap around as the inevitable wind catches it. If you are vigilant to this you will be repeatedly trying to secure the excess material with rope or bricks, or tying the cord and securing it with the cord locks. If you are not vigilant to this then the wind will dislodge the cover and parts of your garden furniture will be exposed to the weather for most of the winter, meaning the cover is completely ineffective.
You will experience these same problems if the cover is simply the wrong shape, for example if you are trying to cover a square table with a cover designed for an oval table, or a short, two-seater sofa with a cover designed for an L-shaped sofa. All these covers are effective in protecting garden furniture, just not for the specific garden furniture you have. Therefore, it is cost-effective to choose a made to measure garden furniture cover.
The benefits of made to measure garden furniture covers 
Investing in a made to measure garden furniture cover is a cost-effective investment because:
- It is designed to suit your specific item.
- It will provide effective protection long term.
- It will prevent your garden furniture experiencing premature wear and tear and hence means it will last longer and provide better value for money.
- You can customise the cover in terms of colour, fabric quality and drawcord and extras such as a storage bag and air vents.
- Peace of mind that your garden furniture is suitably protected out of season.
So investing in a made to measure garden furniture cover puts you in control and ensures you have effective protection for your investment. This means you can maximise the lifespan of your garden furniture and enjoy good value for money, and it also means you can enjoy the maximum levels of comfort and functionality of your garden furniture for longer. So check out our range of made to measure garden furniture covers and start the process of securing effective protection today.