Patio furniture covers are essential for protecting your patio furniture from harsh weather conditions and keeping it in great condition. So, you’re likely wondering what sizes of patio covers would fit to protect your furniture, BBQs, air conditioning units, and others.
However, finding the right cover size for each furniture item may seem like a daunting task. It's vital to accurately measure your patio furniture before making a purchase.
Tools Needed for Measuring
Tape Measure or Ruler - The most essential tools for this task, these tools will help you get precise measurements of your furniture, ensuring that the covers fit perfectly.
Notepad - keep a handy to jot down the necessary details.
Guide to Choose the Right Outdoor Furniture Cover
Getting started is easy. Remember, each piece of furniture may require a slightly different approach. By having the correct measurements, you can confidently find the perfect cover and extend the lifespan of your outdoor furniture.
Follow the steps below and make sure you get the right size the first time!
1. Review The Product Details
Selecting an outdoor furniture cover should not be time-consuming or overwhelming, as long as you know what to expect. Take a minute to review the website’s product menu and how those products are merchandised, or organized, across categories.
We also encourage you to check out any supplemental information provided, such as comparison charts and informative web pages.
2. Know The Potential Threats
UV-sun rays, rain, wind, snow, ice, dirt, dust, tree sap, bird droppings, pollen, falling limbs, insects, and wild animals are just some of the threats your outdoor furniture might be exposed to throughout its lifetime.
We recommend making a list of all the elements that your outdoor furniture will potentially be exposed to.
If you’re not sure where to start, do a quick internet search on historical or predicted seasonal behavior for your region. In windier times of the year, it’s even more important to ensure you have the right type and size cover for your outdoor furniture.
To make a realistic comparison between each material collection we offer, select the top two most concerning elements from that list and use our Material Comparison Chart to determine which material is best for you.
3. Measure Your Furniture
Naturally, a cover that’s too small simply won’t be able to provide enough coverage; and an oversized cover will create pockets for water to accumulate. We recommend choosing a comfortable fitting cover, with no more or less than 4 inches to spare.
Check out our measuring guide to learn a few tips.
4. Know The Important Features
If you’re as serious as we are about protecting your outdoor patio furniture, we encourage you to review all of the resources provided to ensure the cover you’re considering meets your individual needs.
Our materials include different features so be sure to read the product descriptions to know exactly what you are getting. You should also consider other factors like warranty term, color, price, and availability.