winterizing garden furniture
1. Protecting furniture in sub-zero temperatures
Garden furniture is exposed to extreme weather conditions, especially in winter. To ensure that the wood is not damaged too much, you should make your garden furniture winter-proof. Even if you don't have space in the basement, garage or shed to store your garden furniture indoors in winter, it is irrelevant for many pieces of furniture - they are generally more robust than you think. The best example of this is the wooden garden house, which is exposed to the weather all year round. Below we explain how you can make your garden furniture winter-proof.
2. How it works
There is no one right way to make your garden furniture winter-proof. The correct way depends primarily on the material of the furniture. While wood, for example, can be very robust, but it doesn't have to be, plastic is very sensitive to cold, while metal and polyrattan are very hard-wearing. We'll show you how to make your garden furniture winter-proof.
3. Wooden furniture
Even if the best solution for wintering garden furniture is to store it in a dry shed, basement or attic, you can safely leave your wooden furniture outside over the winter. Wooden garden furniture is usually made of hardwood such as teak and can easily be stored in the garden or on the terrace over the winter. However, it is important that the wooden furniture does not get wet. Covering the wooden furniture with a suitable tarpaulin is therefore the best option for making your garden furniture winter-proof. At the same time, however, it is important to note that the cover must not be completely airtight, as otherwise condensation can form underneath, which is harmful to the wood.
To ensure that your wooden furniture is not damaged by wintering outdoors, you should not only make your garden furniture winter-proof, but also take good care of it all year round. Glazes such as the BAUFIX patio and garden furniture glaze provide optimal weather protection. You should treat untreated hardwood such as teak several times a year with a suitable care oil.
And here too, you should make your garden furniture winter-proof by cleaning it thoroughly, e.g. with a brush, and oiling metal parts such as hinges, etc. before storing it or covering it.
If you have furniture made of softer coniferous wood, it should always be stored in a protected, cool and not too dry place in a shed or inside the house. We strongly advise against storing it outside over the winter.
And here too, you should make your garden furniture winter-proof by cleaning it thoroughly, e.g. with a brush, and oiling metal parts such as hinges, etc. before storing it or covering it.
If you have furniture made of softer coniferous wood, it should always be stored in a shed or inside the house in a protected, cool and not too dry place. We strongly advise against storing it outside over the winter.hosen product, collection, or blog post. Add details on availability, style, or even provide a review.
Making garden furniture winter-proof: What about the garden house?
Garden houses or wooden sheds often replace the basement or floor. To ensure that your garden house can survive all seasons, you should maintain it regularly - here you can find out how to varnish or paint your garden house . The weather protection wood gel from BAUFIX offers good protection against wind and weather. If your garden house also gets a lot of sun, we recommend the professional UV-Protect thick-layer varnish.
Before treating with glaze or gel, you should prime all external surfaces with a good impregnation. This protects against blue stain and rot. You should renew a glaze every two years or so. This way, your garden house or shed will last for many years. At the very latest, when the wood "breaks" through the glaze, it is time for a coat of paint.
Plastic furniture - making garden furniture winter-proof
While you should make wooden garden furniture winter-proof, we recommend that you do not leave plastic garden furniture outside in the winter. The cold can cause cracks in which dirt collects. Before you store them in the basement, attic or garden shed, clean them roughly with a soft brush. You can then easily remove dirt and deposits with the BAUFIX garden furniture cleaner: simply spray on, allow to work, wipe with a soft cloth and finally rinse with water or wipe again. When spring comes, you can look forward to clean and well-maintained garden furniture.
Making garden furniture made of metal or polyrattan winter-proof
Just like hardwood garden furniture, you also need to winterize metal garden furniture, as it can easily be left outside over the winter (except for upholstery and textiles, of course). Make sure that the paint is not cracked: rust can form here over the winter. You should repair such damage with BAUFIX metal protective paint spray or clear varnish spray. Furniture made of aluminum and polyrattan can also be left outside without any problems. You should actually protect polyrattan from the sun in the summer in order to extend its lifespan.
Our winter protection: BAUFIX wood care oil
- enhances the natural wood color
- for wooden terraces & walkways
- for teak & hardwoods
- with waterproofing effect
- deep-acting, invigorating wood care
- for outside & inside