Outdoor Patio Furniture Covers
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Weather-resistant outdoor patio furniture covers help protect finishes from rust, water, and sun damage. When homeowners or businesses purchase quality exterior furnishings for the pool, patio, or sundeck, they want to be sure that their investment is protected. Homeowners don't want to have to buy new exterior ensembles every year; and commercial establishments, such as hotel chains, resorts, and spas can easily lose money replacing worn out deck chairs and poolside chaises. But certain weather conditions and climates can be brutal on exterior furniture and coverings. Rain can cause metal frames or fasteners to rust. Sunlight and heat can fade or melt some finishes or cause paint shrinkage, bubbling, ridges, or tears. Mold and mildew is not only unsightly, but difficult to clean and can leave permanent stains or become toxic to humans and pets. Even the hardiest redwood or cedar can become water logged or excessively dry, and swell, split or splinter when left untreated and out of doors. Worries about cracking or peeling metal furnishings, weather-beaten wood frames, or mildew and molded plastic and fabric seats disappear when owners opt to purchase and use high-tech outdoor patio furniture covers.
As exterior furnishings have become more fashionable, following designer clothing trends; so have the coverings which protect them. Tarp manufacturers have kept pace with the times by borrowing technologies from NASA (National Aeronautics and Space Administration) to offer consumers high quality weather resistant products to protect exterior finishes. Fabrics that can withstand the intense heat of space travel can easily protect against the sun's rays on a hot summer day in Florida or the bone-chilling cold of a Midwestern winter. Today's new generation of outdoor patio furniture covers not only makes a fashion statement, but is also a testament to twenty-first century engineering ingenuity. A testament presents convincing evidence of claims made about a person, product or service; but there is no greater testament than the witness of Jesus Christ. "How much more shall the blood of Christ, who through the eternal Spirit offered Himself without spot to God, purge your conscience from dead works to serve the living God? And for this cause He is the mediator of the new testament, that by means of death, for the redemption of the transgressions that were under the first testament, they which are called might receive the promise of eternal inheritance" (Hebrews 9:14-15).
Heavy duty covers constructed from space-age fabrics offer superior protection from blustering winds, the searing heat of the sun, and inclement weather. Today's manufacturers of outdoor patio furniture covers utilize specially engineered materials which resist water and condensation, repel dirt and dust and allow fine furnishings to breathe. While run-of-the-mill plastics and oil cloths tend to "suffocate" wood, metal, and PVC chairs, tables, chaises and grills; twenty-first century fabrics are constructed of two layers which prevent covers from sticking to porous and non-porous surfaces. Both layers are designed to repel water, dust, and ultraviolet rays from the sun. Dual-tier construction offers greater protection than single-layer tarps which tend to sweat or cling to metal or plastic finishes. Like the body's outer layer of skin, a durable top material must not only repel the elements and inclement weather, but also retain pigment. No one likes the look of outdoor patio furniture covers that are faded, stained, and pitted with acid rain. Space- age fabrics utilize state-of-the-art manufacturing processes to bind pigment to synthetic fibers, producing a unique formula for resisting fading, staining, cracking, peeling, mold, or mildew. In spite of weather that can range from severely cold to extremely hot, coverings retain their beauty year upon year and wipe clean with a soft rag and mild soap.
The second layer of high-quality outdoor patio furniture covers is constructed of a soft breathable fabric, which provides a cushion of air between furnishings and the tarp. This cushion of air allows exterior chairs, chaises and tables to stay cooler without clinging to surfaces as they expand and contract. Even in the most humid weather, fabrics glide over furnishings to protect from moisture. Pliable covers resist cracking in severe heat or cold and provide long lasting durability in wind, rain, or snow. Tarps come in several standard sizes for chairs, chaises, tables, or other outdoor patio furniture. Some manufacturers offer custom sizes for hard-to-fit or over-sized pieces in a variety of colors and patterns to suit any taste. High-tech tarps are relatively light weight and can be easily removed for cleaning or use, and storage is simple. Most durable varieties fold flat or can be stored on a shelf in a dry area away from heat sources to prevent excessive creases or punctures. Heavily soiled coverings can be washed down with an ordinary garden hose or wiped clean with a soft cloth.
Well-constructed outdoor patio furniture covers prolong the life of exterior furnishings by keeping out dust, bird droppings, and allergens, like pollen. Routinely covering chairs high-tech tarps saves money and keeps furnishings looking their best for years. To find covers constructed from space-age fabrics, shoppers can search online or visit local vendors. Pool manufacturers, lawn and garden supply stores, or home improvement chains may carry a large selection of coverings. For custom sizes, consumers may have to shop online. Web-based suppliers offer lots of information and specifications which enable online shoppers to compare features and pricing before making a decision on which brands to choose. Outdoor patio furniture covers will be rated according to their ability to resist water and condensation, repel dirt, dust and allergens, and allow exterior furnishings to breathe. Shoppers should remember that you generally get what you pay for. While high-end exterior furniture coverings may be more expensive than brands purchased at a home improvement store, more durable brands can be expected to last longer. Wise consumers will want to weigh price against performance, while staying within a reasonable budget for household maintenance expenses.
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