How to Keep Outdoor Furniture from Blowing Away
High winds have created a problem for many homeowners who are tired of witnessing their outdoor furniture blowing away. In certain parts of the country, windy weather has created a headache for many who have awoken to find their outdoor sectionals scattered across the yard.
You've probably tried an assortment of ideas to keep your furniture from blowing away. Patio Productions is proud to let you know that you no longer have to command your dog to sit on your furniture until winds subside. Here are 7 Ways How to Keep Outdoor Furniture from blowing away and safely anchored in your backyard patio!
- One of the easiest methods is to tie your furniture down with sandbags. This is how malls and other large venues usually handle high winds. You can also find canopy sand bags like these ones and adapt them to work with your outdoor furniture. Case in point, add weight to keep the wind from blowing it around. Here are some more solutions that really work!
FAQs: Keep Outdoor Furniture from Blowing Away
Add weight—sandbags or canopy-style bags. Weight is the simplest fix. Tie down pieces with sandbags or adapt canopy sand bags to chair/sofa bases. It’s the same tactic malls and large venues use: extra mass keeps gusts from pushing furniture across the patio.
It’s a transparent adhesive for furniture feet. Apply gel to the feet, let set ~15 minutes, and it grips the surface to resist movement. Pros: inexpensive (about $10) and effective. Con: rearranging later is a hassle—remove by working the compound loose before you move pieces.
Use heavy-duty covers, then place weights on top. Cover seating first, then add small weights or sandbags over the cover. This protects upholstery and avoids devaluing pieces. Bonus: covers keep sets clean while secured through storms.
Stack in corners and use nesting designs. Move furniture near a wall or into a corner to shield it from gusts. Nesting sets interlock and stack neatly, minimizing surface area to the wind and making storm prep faster.
Yes—wrought iron’s weight beats plastic/aluminum. Wrought iron frames are denser and harder for wind to budge, though they’re heavier to move. They also deliver a classic, vintage look while adding practical wind resistance to exposed patios.
Use bungee cords to anchor to immovable points. Wrap bungees several times around legs/frames and secure to a railing or fence post for a snug fit. Shorter cords or extra wraps increase resistance and keep sets from shifting in severe weather.
Plant windbreaks; bring sets indoors when needed; secure against theft. Tall plantings (e.g., vertical yews) act as attractive wind barriers. During extreme weather, use outdoor furniture indoors. Never leave high-end sets exposed in unsecured areas—patio furniture can be a target for theft.
We're only beginning to address this common problem, explore further to discover reliable techniques for preventing outdoor furniture from blowing away.
7 Ways to Keep Outdoor Furniture From Blowing Away
1. Clear QuakeHold! Gel
If you've been experiencing high winds in recent months, Clear QuakeHold! Gel can be just what you've been looking for. Initially formulated to protect glassware from falling off of tables, QuakeHold! is an ingenious hack that you can use anywhere around the house. QuakeHold! is a transparent compound that can be applied to the base of your furniture. It will serve as an adhesive and keep your outdoor furniture from blowing away in the wind. Simply place some of the gel on the feet of your sectionals and let it sit for approximately 15 minutes!
The only downside of Clear QuakeHold! Gel is the fact that you won't be able to move your outdoor furniture around if you would like to rearrange your setting. Although you can remove the substance, it will become a hassle if you plan to change your layout anytime soon, so it's something to keep in mind. To remove, simply work loose the compound. A bottle of QuakeHold! runs for about $10 making it an inexpensive solution to your problems!
2. Plant a Windbreak
This may be another excuse to plant some extra greenery for the garden fanatics out there. Build a wall by setting tall plants that will serve as a natural barrier from the wind without appearing to be a bland wall. A garden windbreak will add to the decor of your patio instead of looking like a massive structure that you erected in your backyard to keep your outdoor furniture from flying away. To get started, try planting vertical yews! If you're not totally sure what to plant, check out this awesome article! These plant options provide privacy as well as a windbreak.
3. Furniture Covers
Protect outdoor sectionals with a heavy-duty furniture cover. Once your furniture is covered, you can then weigh down your sectionals without having to worry about damaging the seating area. This will keep your seats clean and untarnished.
Outdoor Dining Furniture Covers
We recommend using furniture covers instead of placing weights directly on your furniture as this can devalue your furnishing. To keep your furniture from flying off, you can use small weights, sandbags, or just be creative and find old unused items laying around the house. Repurpose that old pile of junk into highly-efficient paper weights!
Interested in finding the best patio furniture cover for your outdoor pieces? Explore our options:
4. Stack Furniture in the Corner
Stack your furniture in a corner or near a wall so that your sofas won't be exposed to the elements. This way, they can remain outdoors without causing you to worry about them catching the brunt of powerful wind gusts that have been blowing your furniture away and leaving it scattered all over the yard.
The Island Breeze 5 Piece tucks away nicely!
Nesting furniture is a trending new style of design that allows all pieces to inner lock so that they stack away nicely. Check it out and see what you think! Nesting furniture looks great and is going to be your best bet when it comes to storing furniture efficiently.
Warning: Never leave outdoor furniture exposed in an unsecured location. In recent years, high end outdoor furniture has become the target of thieves in many cities across the nation.
5. Wrought Iron Frames
Wrought iron frames are heavier than plastic and aluminum because of the chemical properties of Iron (or Fe if you're a science buff). Iron has a much higher density than aluminum frames and may fare better if you live in areas that experience high winds.
Photo: the Jax Cushion 4-Seater Loveseat Set by Woodard, available at PatioProductions.com
Although these sets may be harder to move, you won't have to worry about them blowing away. Wrought Iron offers higher levels of durability and can give a certain look that can preserve the Vintage appeal of your home. You can learn all about Wrought Iron Furniture by checking out this guide that we've created for you.
6. Bungee Cords
This one is pretty simple and straight-forward. Tie your furniture to immovable objects like a railing or a fence post. Wrap a cord around your furniture several times to shorten the length of your cord and provide a snug fit. This will create a higher level of resistance and ensure that your outdoor furniture will be immune to sever weather conditions.
7. Use Outdoor Furniture Indoors
This is one of those, "Why didn't I think of that" ideas. Outdoor furniture has become increasingly fashionable, and as such, it's not uncommon to see it being used for indoor home furnishing. Still not quite sold on the idea? Check out this blog post I wrote to see what your living area could look like. This is an especially great idea if you have kids who love to tear things up!
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