May 18, 2009

Protecting Your Patio Furniture Investment: Wind Advisory Safety Tips

Protecting Your Patio Furniture Investment: Wind Advisory

We have all welcomed the warmer weather. Away with the snow shovels and salt and in with the planters and grass clippings. With our bright sunny days we have also faced some incredibly high winds. Moreover, the winds have generated at times with little warning.

It is imperative that all gazebos are anchored and securely fastened to the ground. Whether its flagstone, interlock, wood or plastic decks and even the grass we strongly recommend that the gazebo is firmly anchored.

Enjoy your outdoor patio umbrella’s and parasols however, don’t forget to retract them once your done. This can prevent the wind from parachuting your patio furniture set and causing significant damage.  As well all retractable awnings motorized or manual should be closed when not in use.

Following are helpful suggested safety tips may help protect your furniture.

For more information about patio furniture you can continue to visit our website www.insideoutpatio.ca and browse over our learning guides!

If need be anchored into wood or plastic decks, concrete, flagstone, brick etc. Anchoring down your gazebo doesn’t mean its wind proof the wind may not cause damage however, it is recommened as a

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