Patio Set Covers


Patio Set Covers are a smart investment to protect your patio furniture. Not everybody has a spare garage bay or storage shed to be able to store their patio furniture during the winter. If you can’t get your patio items out of the weather then covering them at least keeps the harshest part of the weather off.

Most patio covers are made of vinyl and are waterproof and often UV treated to resist deterioration. The higher quality covers with have a soft fleece lining on the inside to prevent scratching of your furniture. Patio covers usually have Velcro fasteners to keep the covers snug on the furniture to keep them secure on windy days.

There aren’t vary many color choices when it comes to patio covers. Most are gray, black or white. Going with the lighter colors helps keep the furniture from baking due to lots of direct sunlight.

When buying patio covers as sets, just make sure all of the covers fit the various furniture pieces that you have. Most packages for patio furniture covers have dimensions and measurement instructions to aid in this process. Another option is to get universal sized covers that will fit standard sized patio furniture pieces. Prices range from about $20 for single covers up to $100 or more for full dining cover sets.

Even with patio covers, it is a good idea to remove any patio cushions and store them in a dry place. Otherwise the cushions will retain moisture and begin to grow mold and mildew. Patio cushion storage bags may be another good option to keep your patio cushions organized.

There are covers for many of your other patio accessories. These include covers for your patio umbrella, patio heaters, grills, fire pits and more. At the end of the day, spending $100 now to add a few years of life to your patio furniture sounds like a wise investment.


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