In tough economic times, no one wants to spend more money than they need to, and we are often reluctant to replace items until we really have to. Unfortunately, not replacing something at the right time can have a knock-on effect and the consequences of not replacing an item can create a false economy, in that you then need to spend money replacing two items. Outdoor furniture covers are a classic example of this, particularly because their primary role is to protect something, so if the time comes when they need replacing, they are no longer protecting an item and that too may need replacing if you don’t act.
Outdoor furniture covers may not last too long if you buy an inferior product or if you mis-use it or don’t look after it. The outdoor furniture covers from Bags & Covers Direct are heavy duty and premium quality covers, and they are durable and weatherproof to last many years. So you can order our covers online to replace inferior products, and here are five things to look for, and which will indicate to you that it is time to buy a replacement outdoor furniture cover.
Holes in the cover
Most outdoor furniture covers are strong and durable, but if the cover is continually pulled tight over sharp corners, this will eventually damage the fabric and could lead to holes forming in the cover. This happens regularly when people seek to store too many items under a cover, and for which the cover was not designed. If a cover is pulled tight over the leg for a chair, sofa or table, for example, this is harsh on the material and could lead to a hole appearing over time. If you spot this, obviously a hole can lead to water ingress and your cover is no longer effective.
Colour fade
The outdoor furniture covers supplied by Bags & Covers Direct have UV stability, which means prolonged exposure to the sun doesn’t impact on their effectiveness in protecting your garden furniture. However, not all covers have this same durability and protection, so if the colour is fading on a garden cover, this could be a sign that the weatherproofing properties of the cover are not as effective as they used to be, so it might be time to replace it.
Water leaks
While our outdoor furniture covers are waterproof, some are not 100% effective in this regard, and perhaps the stitching is of a poor quality too, so water can get in that way? If you see evidence of water leaks within your cover and within the areas which should be protected, it may be time to invest in a premium quality outdoor furniture cover.
The cover is no longer big enough
Even if a garden furniture cover is bespoke and has been made to measure specifically for your needs, over time you may need to store additional items underneath it. This is very common, and hence it is not unusual to find that the cover you originally bought is no longer big enough. In such a case you would need to replace it to ensure all your outdoor furniture items are suitably protected.
The cover has ground damage
On a similar theme to the above, sometimes we have fewer items to protect, and something we used to need to cover has been replaced, thrown away or is broken. In such circumstances an outdoor furniture cover may now be too big, and hence has sections of fabric trailing on the ground. You can try to secure this if your cover has eyelets and a drawstring, such as those supplied by Bags & Covers Direct, but if you can’t or don’t, the cover being left on a cold and wet ground, whether it is grass, decking or paving, could lead to damage to the cover.
In all these cases you can consider a replacement outdoor furniture cover from Bags & Covers Direct, we can produce a made to measure cover to your exact specifications, and with long term weather protection, so check out our range and order online today.