The cold is brutal on plants, animals, and many other things that are stuck outside during the winter. Sadly, your patio furniture is no exception. While spring is on the horizon, there are still a few more weeks of frosty temperatures to contend with. If you haven’t already taken measures to protect your patio furniture, it’s not too late.
Wood Patio Furniture
Apply a water seal to your wood furniture to prevent moisture from damaging it. During the winter, moisture can seep into the wood and freeze, causing swelling and cracks in your furniture. Additionally, moisture can dampen the furniture to the point where it eventually rots. Even if you cover your wood furniture when it's cold, seal it to keep it from absorbing moisture from the air.
Metal Outdoor Furniture
Unlike other types of patio furniture, metal can rust and weaken in snow and freezing rain. The best option for metal furniture is to cover it, and put it in your garage or storage shed to protect it from cold and wet weather.
Plastic Patio Furniture
Plastic furniture will not rot or rust, but it will certainly crack if it’s constantly exposed to brutally cold temperatures. Additionally, moisture from snow and rain can cause mold and mildew to grow. The best way to prevent cracking, brittleness, and mold growth is to bring your plastic outdoor furniture inside when it’s wet and cold outside.
Cushions
During the winter, bring the outdoor cushions inside when you’re not using them. You can store them in a bin or in plastic covers until you are ready to use them again. To prevent the growth of mold and mildew, make sure your cushions are dry before you pack them away.
Don’t let the cold weather rob you of perfectly good patio furniture. Protecting it is as your as simple as sealing, covering, or bringing it inside out of the cold.
For the best in concrete services in Huntsville and surrounding areas, contact B.J. Stewart Concrete today!
Wood Patio Furniture
Apply a water seal to your wood furniture to prevent moisture from damaging it. During the winter, moisture can seep into the wood and freeze, causing swelling and cracks in your furniture. Additionally, moisture can dampen the furniture to the point where it eventually rots. Even if you cover your wood furniture when it's cold, seal it to keep it from absorbing moisture from the air.
Metal Outdoor Furniture
Unlike other types of patio furniture, metal can rust and weaken in snow and freezing rain. The best option for metal furniture is to cover it, and put it in your garage or storage shed to protect it from cold and wet weather.
Plastic Patio Furniture
Plastic furniture will not rot or rust, but it will certainly crack if it’s constantly exposed to brutally cold temperatures. Additionally, moisture from snow and rain can cause mold and mildew to grow. The best way to prevent cracking, brittleness, and mold growth is to bring your plastic outdoor furniture inside when it’s wet and cold outside.
Cushions
During the winter, bring the outdoor cushions inside when you’re not using them. You can store them in a bin or in plastic covers until you are ready to use them again. To prevent the growth of mold and mildew, make sure your cushions are dry before you pack them away.
Don’t let the cold weather rob you of perfectly good patio furniture. Protecting it is as your as simple as sealing, covering, or bringing it inside out of the cold.
For the best in concrete services in Huntsville and surrounding areas, contact B.J. Stewart Concrete today!
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