Investing in your outdoor space is a big deal, and good patio furniture is definitely a big part of making sure you enjoy your outdoor space to the fullest. If you live in an area where you experience an array of weather you know that it is really important to ensure your outdoor furniture stays put during times of inclement weather. Here are eight ways you can make sure your beautiful patio furniture is still around after the thunderstorm passes.
Buy Heavy Furniture
One of the best, and probably most obvious ways, to stop your furniture from blowing is to first buy furniture heavy enough to stay put. When picking out your furniture you might want to consider furniture made of wood, wrought iron, cast aluminum or steel. Pieces made from these materials are naturally very heavy, so with few additional precautions you will be able to ensure your furniture stays put year round. Click here to see our assortment of aluminum framed furniture and covers that protect your investment from the weather.
Plant a Windbreak in your Yard
A windbreak is a group of trees or large plants in your yard that can help to block the wind in a certain area, or the whole yard. During a time of harsh winds some might get through but the force will be lost because it has to fight through the windbreak.
Get a Weighted Umbrella Base
An umbrella is the most common piece of furniture to blow away during high winds, however with an umbrella base you can avoid this from happening. There are bases that can be filled with water or sand to help add weight to the umbrella, and it can also double as an anchor for the table itself.
Stack Your Chairs
If your patio chairs are light they might tumble around during bad weather, so the best way to avoid this is to stack them together. By stacking them they will become heavier and harder to move. Further if it happens to rain or snow you won’t have to wipe off each individual chair when they have been stacked together.
Use Earthquake Gel
If you don’t live in an area that experiences earthquakes this might sound crazy but just wait – this product was originally designed to keep glass from slipping out of furniture during an earthquake but it has since proven to have multiple uses. One of these uses is to keep patio furniture in place. This clear compound can be put on the bottom of furniture to keep it from moving, but it can make it difficult to move pieces freely should you want to rearrange them.
Stake It
If your furniture is on a grassy area you could utilize stakes to keep the pieces in place. If your furniture is on a concrete space you could use anchors to hold them in place. This option, though, might involve some professional assistance since it might require heavy anchors or driving stakes into the ground.
Bungee Cords
If you aren’t going to be using your furniture for some time you can move the furniture together and tie bungee cords around it. The cords can keep the furniture together, and when the pieces are together as one unit it will add weight and will act as an anchor.
Bring It Inside
The best idea, to protect your furniture, is to bring it inside and store it for the winter. If you can store it in a cool, dry place it is best. This is also best if your furniture is a neutral or light colour because harsh weather can damage the colour of your furniture and discolour it for the next season.
Keeping your patio furniture in place is really important, and there are a variety of ways to ensure it stays exactly where and how you want it. By using any one of these methods to anchor your furniture in place you will be able to use the furniture any time you want.
