You’ve got the emergency kit in your car and a Tide-to-go pen in your bag at all times. After all, you’re a bonafide adult! And that means you’ve got to be ready for anything that comes your way, whether it’s a swollen ankle or a tragic stain on your new LWD (a.k.a. little white dress—because fortunately, your little black dress hides stains quite well on its own, thank you.)
Being a full-fledged adult also means you’ve also got the weather report dialed in at all times. So when it comes to the possibility of a hurricane rolling through town? You embrace the scout motto whole-heartedly: Be prepared!
Though worrying about patio furniture that won’t blow away may seem frivolous to some people, knowing what to do with patio furniture in a hurricane is totally essential if you live in hurricane territory. So let’s get your gorgeous new patio furniture ready to withstand some serious winds, without blowing away like Dorothy from the Wizard of Oz. (Though, admit it—you have always wanted to try on those sparkling red shoes of hers.)
How Do You Keep Patio Furniture from Blowing Away?
So how do you keep your patio furniture from blowing away? Ideally, you have time to stack up your furniture and put it against the wall or bring it inside. But if that’s not possible, you’ll want to make sure it’s properly secured to your deck or patio. And how do you secure patio furniture to a deck? It starts with the right weights to hold down your patio furniture. Here’s the low-down:
Size up your furniture. First you need to evaluate which furniture pieces are likely to take flight when the winds get crazy. If you’re really thinking ahead, you’ve already chosen heavy outdoor furniture for windy areas, and you may not need to add weights to all of your patio furniture pieces.
Figure out where the wind is coming from. Now it’s time to figure out which way the wind is usually blowing. True, all bets are off in the chance of a hurricane, but in everyday life, you’ll want to figure out if you have a wind tunnel or predictable wind flow. You can go the cheap route and dip your finger in water and hold it up in the air, or go the more reliable route and get a legitimate weather vane.
Choose your weights. Now it’s time to figure out which type of weights you want to hold down your furniture. Here are your options:
Patio furniture sandbags (affordable and simple)
Deck down anchors (professional and secure)
Sofa fasteners (keeps your sectional together)
Clear museum gel (secures your furniture to the ground)
Bungee cords (keeps groups of furniture bound together)
How Do You Protect Your Patio Screen from a Hurricane?
All right, now your patio furniture isn’t going anywhere. But how do you protect your patio screen from a hurricane? Start by picking up loose objects from around the yard so they won’t slam into the screen and cause damage. This includes potted plants, toys, and decorative items on your patio. Next, consider getting a hurricane screen if you don’t already have one. Hurricane screens are durable enough to protect your home from the crazy force of hurricane winds and the impact of flying debris. Many hurricane screens are retractable, so you can roll them down as needed.
Check Out Patio Furniture Today
Ready to invest in some heavy outdoor furniture that’s ideal for windy areas? Check out RST Brands outdoor furniture today. You’ll get the best of both worlds when you shop RST Brands, finding pieces that are both functional for hurricane territory and totally easy on the eyes.
