Outdoor furniture is not something we buy every year, but at the same time it is not something we buy with an expectation that it will last forever. Our investment in outdoor furniture comes somewhere in between; we spend our money expecting good value for something, and in the knowledge that such items are vulnerable to natural wear and tear, and also that our tastes might change and better, or more attractive, items might come on the market. But fundamentally, we are spending money on items that we only use for half the year, at best, and therefore we expect these to last for several years.
In most cases this happens, and we don’t get too fussy if an outdoor furniture item needs replacing after, say five years, but in reality, if we look after these items and protect them from the obvious vulnerabilities of a harsh UK winter, good quality garden furniture should last for at least twice as long as that. Although in the UK we miss the extreme weather conditions experienced in other areas of the world, the weather still has an impact on items such as garden furniture. Rain, snow, frost and wind can damage the structure and appearance of garden furniture, and even prolonged exposure to the sun can degrade an item structurally and visibly.
Reasons why you might need to replace your garden furniture
So, over time, weather effects can lead to garden furniture needing to be replaced, even if you have treated wooden items with paint, varnish, stain or oil in the meantime. You might decide that your garden furniture:
- Doesn’t look as good as it used to
- Has broken beyond reasonable repair
- Isn’t as comfortable or inviting as it was
- Is not safe to use anymore
The use of outdoor furniture covers will slow down many of these signs of premature aging or structural degradation, and in some cases will prevent them altogether. It is true that even in summer we can experience rain and cold weather, which can impact on garden furniture that is left out uncovered, as most items will be at this time of year. But it is undeniable that the worst excesses of bad weather are experienced from Autumn round to the following Spring, and therefore protecting these items with good quality garden furniture covers, can prolong the best years of your garden furniture in terms of function, practicality and aesthetic appeal. In other words, garden furniture covers can be the difference between having to replace garden furniture items after ten years or more, instead of after five years or less.
When we have to invest significant sums of money in maintaining a home, and in infrastructure items such as boilers, kitchens, bathrooms, carpets and decorating, it is true that garden furniture becomes something of a luxury, non-essential item. But we have earned the right to enjoy our outdoor space as much as possible, and therefore can justify a periodical investment in garden furniture. But there is an expectation that this should be built to last, and with made-to-measure garden furniture covers from Bags & Covers Direct, you can extend the lifespan of your garden furniture and have more control over achieving value for money.
Quality garden furniture covers
Our garden furniture covers are made from strong, waterproof and breathable fabric, and are designed to not just protect your garden furniture, but to ensure they remain in an instantly usable condition ready for when you unveil them when the weather starts to improve in the Springtime. When it is impossible to fully protect garden furniture from the weather for 12 months of the year, the best you can do is protect it when it is not being used and when it is exposed to the worst weather the UK can throw at it. This could theoretically double the lifespan of your garden furniture to prevent you having to replace it and also spend excessive and unnecessary money on maintenance and repairs.
So check out our range of quality garden furniture covers and order online today.