How Waterproof Tarpaulins Protect Your Garden Furniture

Your garden is a special place where you relax, enjoy meals outside, or spend time with family and friends. Many people invest in nice garden furniture, like chairs, tables, or benches, to make this space more inviting. But one big problem is that the weather can quickly damage your furniture if it is left uncovered. This is where a Waterproof Tarpaulin, often called a tarp, can help. A tarp is simple, affordable, and very effective in protecting your garden furniture.

Why Garden Furniture Needs Protection

Garden furniture is exposed to all types of weather. The sun is extremely hot in the summer and will fade the colors of cushions and crack wood or plastic. The rain can soak through wood, cause rusting on metal, and make fabric wet and stinky. The cold winter will dry out and bring frosty conditions, which can weaken materials and make them brittle over time.

Constantly replacing the furniture is costly. Instead, it is a good idea to keep it safe under a good-quality waterproof tarp. If you buy the right cover, you can prolong the life of your patio chairs and tables, better protecting your investment while saving you time and money.

What Makes Tarpaulins a Good Choice

Waterproof tarps can be made with heavy-duty materials such as plastic or canvas that do not allow water to penetrate. Tarps on the market today that are waterproof often contain a special coating that promotes waterproofing. They are lightweight, easy to stow away, and easy to put into place. Unlike custom covers that can be expensive, tarp covers are low-cost and work for nearly any shape or size of furniture.

Another positive characteristic is versatility. A tarp can be used for covering a single chair or can be used to cover an entire set of tables and benches, or even your favorite barbecue grill. Because they are easily manipulated, they are extremely useful for outdoor spaces. 

How Tarps Protect Furniture from Weather

When it rains, a waterproof tarp will act as a barrier. It will stop the water from soaking into wood or fabric. This helps to minimize the effects of rotting, sponging, or mold. For metal furniture, it will block moisture from turning into rust.

On hot sunny days, tarps will block harmful UV rays. Bright colours will stay fresh longer, and the tarp will keep plastic from becoming brittle or cracking.

In winter, tarps will stop frost, ice, and snow on your furniture. The cold will affect many materials, but covering will keep away the chill and reduce damage.

Tips for Using a Tarp on Garden Furniture

Tarping does not take much skill, but a few bits of information can help make your experience better. Make sure to always cover furniture that is clean and completely dry. If there is moisture trapped inside the Clear Tarpaulin covering, this could still cause mold or rust.

Whenever tarping furniture, it is important to cover the furniture completely, but you should avoid trapping moisture by allowing some airflow. This minimizes any buildup of dampness underneath the tarp. When you are tying the tarp down with rope/bungee cords or any other system you choose, ensure your system is secure to eliminate the chance that the tarp blows away in the wind.

Ideal conditions are to have the furniture in proper shade or a place less exposed to elements before tarping. This provides extra protection, and it helps the tarp last longer.

Choosing the Right Tarp for Your Garden

Tarps are not all the same. You will find some thinner tarps that can tear easily, but you may find some heavy-duty tarps that will last a long time. Look for a waterproof tarp with strong ends and metal rings (called grommets) to tie it down. Typically, a thicker tarp will protect better and last longer.

Choose a size that is large enough to cover everything, but not so large that you cannot handle it. If you plan on using it for a long time, try to buy one that has UV protection so it will not get weak in the sun.

Conclusion

Your outdoor garden furniture adds to the pleasure of outdoor living, but it needs protection in order for it to last. Leaving your garden furniture unattended may result in exposure to rain, sun, wind, and frost, all of which cause the furniture gradual but eventually serious damage. One of the easiest and least expensive ways to protect any tables, chairs, or other pieces of outdoor furniture is to cover them with a tarpaulin of the right material. 

A good tarpaulin allows you to safely enjoy your garden for many years without the worry of replacing expensive pieces of furniture too soon. Our message to you is simple: next time you see the clouds gather or the sun blaze down, don't forget your furniture will thank you for it by remaining as new as it could be with a tarpaulin.