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Summer is Heating up!

Monday, June 25th, 2012

hot summer furniture

 

 

 

Wow, what’s with this summer in the South and North East.

This has got to be one of the warmest ones yet!

That is why I’m writing this from the Pacific Northwest, ahhhh.  Beautiful and cool.

Do you think this is one of the hottest years we have had so far?

Let us know in the comments below. Hot or not?

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Are you using the right upholstery material for your outdoor furniture?

Thursday, April 19th, 2012

 

Summer is coming upon us and we are all looking forward to enjoying our outdoor patios even more.  It might be time to replace the outdoor cushions and pillows or just brighten up the look with some new pillow fabric.  Some tidbits for you to know when you are replacing your outdoor upholstery fabrics.

sunbrella

 

 

  1. Use only outdoor rated upholstery fabric.  Sunbrella  repels water and is UV and mildew resistant.
  2. Select only filler material that is outdoor rated foam and filler.
  3. Zippers made out on non ferrous materials, i.e.; stainless steel.
  4. Cushions and pillows that allow you to remove the fabric to wash.

 

These seem like a no brainer to most people but many manufacturers offer products that don’t meet these guidelines.  In the long run they cost more by wearing out quicker and are just not as healthy with the bacteria and mold that can accumulate in the cushion and surface.  Enjoy the sunshine!

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