Storing Wooden Garden Furniture

Despite having an abundance of natural qualities, there are still plenty of things you can do to prolong the lifespan of your wooden garden furniture. We've come up with a simple guide to making sure your wooden garden furniture looks just as good next Summer.

Keep an Eye on it

This one might seem a little obvious, but with this step you're not just checking the wooden furniture is clear of dirt or debris, but you should also be inspecting the wood for signs or wood rot or damage.

Clean Frequently

Once you've checked the furniture for dirt, debris, rotting and damage, it's always a good idea to give it a general clean down. Even if there is nothing visible, it's invaluable to make sure it's in the best condition before it gets tucked away for Winter, as this gives it the best chance of being in great condition when you unveil it in the Spring. We recommend simply dry brushing your wooden garden furniture, before washing it down with a simple solution of warm soapy water.

Apply Protective Coatings

Our wooden furniture is made from pressure treated Scandinavian Redwood which has natural water repelling qualities. However, there's no harm in adding further protection if it's something you're concerned about, or if you live in an area which is prone to particularly British weather. Depending on your preferred aesthetic, there are a variety of protective coatings you can choose from including clear wood preserver and coloured or tinted treatments.

Cover the Furniture

To protect the wooden garden furniture from the elements, it's a good idea to use weatherproof covers to protect the wood. By choosing a weatherproof cover, you are limiting the amount of exposure and damage which could be caused by rain, snow, moisture and wind. In addition to this, choosing a cover the allows air circulation is the best way to limit the chance of mould and mildew growth.

Store away in the Winter

Something that can be even more effective than covering the furniture, is storing the furniture indoors or under a roofed area. This could be anything from a shed, garage or any other roofed area. The benefit to this is that it is reducing the exposure from the elements such as wind, rain and snow.

It is also important to consider the conditions of the storage where your furniture will be stored. For example, you would want to avoid storing your furniture somewhere which is prone to temperature fluctuations, or severe moisture, as this can cause equally as much damage as storing the furniture outside, if the conditions are severe enough.

Elevate Off the Ground

If you happen to live somewhere particularly cold or wet, and it's not possible to store the wooden garden furniture inside, then you could consider elevating your furniture. This can be done using anything from bricks, to old slabs. It's particularly a good idea if the furniture is going to be sat on muddy or damp surfaces.