Winter And Patio Furniture

As the leaves begin to fall and the winter months begin to roll in we all recognize that it is time to close the pool.  What is often forgotten is that your casual furniture needs some attention as well.  Naturally, if you have a place to store your furniture that is your best option, but if you don’t have the luxury of storing your furniture please make sure you take the necessary steps to protect it.  There are a wide variety of furniture covers to protect your investment from the harsh effects of winter.  There are covers for everything from individual pieces to complete table sets.  If your furniture is cast aluminum a cover should suffice.  If your frames are in any way hollow there are probably “weep holes” in the frame to make sure water doesn’t stay in the frame and potentially freeze.  Manufacturers will not cover freeze damage under most warranties so this is especially important.  If you have a stone top of some kind be sure to seal the top with the recommended sealer.  Some manufacturers may have very specific requirements for winter protection so make sure you check any hang tags on your merchandise for suggestions.  While many products could weather the storm, so to speak, you will only improve the life span of your furniture by covering it and following a few preventative procedures.