To prevent your freestanding urban outdoor furniture from blowing over, you need to secure it properly. High winds can turn unanchored chairs, tables, and umbrellas into dangerous projectiles. Here are the most effective anchoring methods.
For lightweight furniture like resin chairs or small tables, use weighted bases. You can purchase sandbags designed for furniture or fill decorative planters with gravel and attach them to the furniture legs. This adds low-center gravity.
For heavier pieces or in very windy areas, ground anchors are essential. For hard surfaces like concrete patios, use surface-mounted anchors that bolt into the ground. For soft ground (soil, grass), spiral ground anchors screw deep into the earth. Attach the anchor to your furniture using durable straps or cables.
A permanent solution for wooden or metal furniture is installing concrete footings. Dig holes where the furniture legs will sit, pour concrete, and set anchor bolts into the wet concrete. Once cured, you can bolt the furniture legs directly to these secure points.
Always check the manufacturer's guidelines for approved anchoring kits. Regularly inspect your anchors for wear and tear. Properly securing your furniture ensures it stays safe, stable, and undamaged during storms.