{"id":1780,"date":"2011-09-13T10:46:31","date_gmt":"2011-09-13T15:46:31","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/backyardcity.wordpress.com\/?p=1780"},"modified":"2011-09-13T10:46:31","modified_gmt":"2011-09-13T15:46:31","slug":"why-material-matters-for-outdoor-furniture-protection","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.backyardcity.com\/Outdoor-Patio-Blog\/why-material-matters-for-outdoor-furniture-protection\/","title":{"rendered":"Why Material Matters for Outdoor Furniture Protection"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align:center;\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.outdoorpatioplus.com\/v\/vspfiles\/images\/HM_275x275_covers.jpg?resize=275%2C275\" alt=\"\" width=\"275\" height=\"275\" \/><\/p>\n<p>When you cover up your patio furniture before a storm or a long winter season, what kind of material actually touches the surface of your furniture?\u00a0 If you skimped\u00a0when you bought your\u00a0patio furniture covers, there&#8217;s no guarantee that they&#8217;ll offer adequate protection, and no guarantee that they&#8217;ll last more than a couple of years&#8230;tops.\u00a0 Here&#8217;s why.<\/p>\n<p>Poor quality patio furniture covers may last only one or two seasons because they are often made with cheaper vinyl or plastic. These inferior materials are easily damaged by extremes in cold or hot temperatures, and they can even damage your furniture if they stick to the surfaces or develop cracks.<\/p>\n<p>It&#8217;s worth it to splurge for <a title=\"Patio Furniture Covers\" href=\"http:\/\/www.backyardcity.com\/patio-covers\/Patio-Furniture-Covers.htm\" target=\"_blank\">higher quality patio furniture covers<\/a> because better materials really do make a difference in how well your furniture is protected from weather extremes.\u00a0 Covers\u00a0can be constructed from a variety of materials, but there are some crucial characteristics you should look for before making a selection.<\/p>\n<p>Outdoor furniture covers should be made of a durable waterproof and UV resistant material that is able to withstand extreme temperatures and weather conditions, both hot and cold, without being compromised. Additionally, covers should be lightweight so that they are easy to use and easy to store when not in use. Some covers are backed with a soft cloth material to help prevent anything from scratching delicate furniture surfaces, which is an ideal feature if your patio furniture sits near any trees that may drop small branches or other debris over the course of the winter.<\/p>\n<p>Taking a bit of time in the beginning to find the best material for your outdoor furniture covers will pay off in the long run. By covering your outdoor patio furniture properly, you will extend the life of the furniture for many years. Alternatively, skimping on quality now will most likely result in having to spend more money later to replace poor quality furniture covers that don&#8217;t last beyond a season or two.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>When you cover up your patio furniture before a storm or a long winter season, what kind of material actually touches the surface of your furniture?\u00a0 If you skimped\u00a0when you bought your\u00a0patio furniture covers, there&#8217;s no guarantee that they&#8217;ll offer adequate protection, and no guarantee that they&#8217;ll last more than a couple of years&#8230;tops.\u00a0 Here&#8217;s why. Poor quality patio furniture covers may last only one &hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.backyardcity.com\/Outdoor-Patio-Blog\/why-material-matters-for-outdoor-furniture-protection\/\" class=\"more-link\">Continue reading <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Why Material Matters for Outdoor Furniture Protection<\/span> <span class=\"meta-nav\">&raquo;<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_dont_email_post_to_subs":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paywalled_content":false,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":"","jetpack_publicize_message":"","jetpack_publicize_feature_enabled":true,"jetpack_social_post_already_shared":false,"jetpack_social_options":{"image_generator_settings":{"template":"highway","default_image_id":0,"font":"","enabled":false},"version":2}},"categories":[16],"tags":[324,359,360],"class_list":["post-1780","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-outdoor-living-spaces-2","tag-outdoor-furniture-covers","tag-patio-furniture","tag-patio-furniture-covers"],"jetpack_publicize_connections":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","jetpack_shortlink":"https:\/\/wp.me\/p2Nnyf-sI","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"jetpack-related-posts":[{"id":2796,"url":"https:\/\/www.backyardcity.com\/Outdoor-Patio-Blog\/tips-for-selecting-the-best-outdoor-furniture-covers\/","url_meta":{"origin":1780,"position":0},"title":"Tips for Selecting the Best Outdoor Furniture Covers","author":"BYC Temp Admin","date":"January 24, 2013","format":false,"excerpt":"Considering Material, Size, and Special Features When weather becomes too hot in summer or too cold in winter, enjoying time on your outdoor patio furniture may not be possible. 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