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4.5
I just had my patio done and bought new furniture. I heard from my sister that I'll need covers to protect my furniture and cover these without having to drag my pillows in every time it rained. I researched all brands, read reviews (as I do for ALL things I order online), and this seemed to check off all items on my list.PROSFirst push your furniture together as if you were going to cover them, then measure!! My couch set can be pushed together to form a perfect rectangle. That's what I measured...nobody mentions this in their reviews, just figured it made sense to share what I did. I found an Ultracover matching the size... went to the nearest size. Fits perfectly to also hold my umbrella that I detached from my table set, and laid across the couch. They come with bottom cinching options, and straps to hold the covers down. On the couch sectional, I also tuck the corners under, just in case. On the patio set, I attach the straps to the bottoms stand off each chair, and only remove the top of my umbrella, so it creates a "tent" for water run off. I also sprayed the entire cover with waterproofing, even though it's already waterproof... just wasn't sure. But after countless storms, this beads nicely, and all my cushions and pillows are perfectly dry!!! For both of these covers I've gotten the covering and strapping down to 15 mins!CONSThese are canvas, so they're a bit heavy. I have to cover by myself, and I'm 5'5", 150, so although they're heavy at first, you get the hang of it. Also, as someone else mentioned, they fade. Not that big of a deal for me, as long as it does its purpose, but the sun will fade this black to grey.ALL IN ALL... you're going to spend a little more than most of these other plastic brands, but you get what you pay for. This is quality and worth it to protect your patio furniture investment! 2 thumbs up!UPDATE: It's been two years now and the beating sun and harsh winter weather has warn them out. They've ripped from the heavy ice and snow storms and have faded to light grey. Time to buy another set of each, but I still say they are worth the price. I just wish they came with a warranty!
