How Do You Protect Outdoor Furniture From Rain and Sun?

Protecting outdoor furniture from rain and sun is essential to the longevity of your investment. The exposure to the elements can cause damage to furniture over time, making it important to take steps to protect your outdoor furniture from both rain and sun.

Protection from Rain: Rain can cause an array of problems for outdoor furniture. It can cause wood to rot and mildew, fabric cushions to become stained or waterlogged, and metal pieces to rust.

To protect your furniture from rain, you should use a waterproof cover designed for the specific type of furniture you own. If you don’t have a waterproof cover, it’s a good idea to create some kind of shelter over your furniture so that it doesn’t get rained on directly.

Protection from Sun: The sun is one of the most damaging elements when it comes to outdoor furniture. It can cause fading, cracking and discoloration in wood pieces as well as bleaching and fading in fabric cushions.

To protect your furniture from sun damage, you should use an appropriate outdoor fabric with UV resistance or a UV-resistant finish on any wood pieces exposed to direct sunlight. Additionally, if possible, move any pieces that are routinely exposed to direct sunlight into an area with more shade or provide them with some kind of shelter.

Conclusion: Protecting outdoor furniture from rain and sun is essential for maintaining its quality over time. Using waterproof covers specifically designed for the type of furniture you own and providing shade or shelter are two key steps that should be taken when protecting outdoor furniture from both rain and sun.

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Jennifer Watson