How to Cover Garden Furniture for the Winter?

Winter covering is one of those jobs that is either done properly or does more harm than good. This guide explains how to protect outdoor furniture through a British winter without trapping the damp that causes mould, corrosion and rot. It starts with an honest look at which materials genuinely need covering, from forgiving aluminium framed weave to powder coated steel that suffers from a single chip, then works through cleaning, drying and the repairs worth doing before anything is wrapped. You will find what to look for in a cover, including breathability, vents, fit and seam construction, and why raising furniture a couple of centimetres off the paving matters more than the cover itself. There is practical guidance on preventing water pooling, securing covers against winter gales, storing cushions and parasols separately, monthly winter checks, uncovering in spring, and what to do when covering simply is not possible....