URBAN OUTDOOR FURNITURE

Living in an urban environment often means utilizing rooftop spaces for outdoor enjoyment, but these elevated areas can become incredibly windy, turning your patio furniture into potential projectiles. Fortunately, several effective methods can prevent your chairs, tables, and umbrellas from blowing away. First, consider using furniture anchors or straps, which can be tethered to sturdy points on the rooftop or the furniture's own legs. For lighter pieces, adding weight is a simple solution. You can purchase commercial furniture weights, fill planters with sand or gravel and place them on furniture bases, or use sandbags discreetly positioned. Investing in heavy, solid furniture made from materials like concrete, thick wrought iron, or dense wood is a long-term solution, as it has a much higher inherent resistance to wind. Strategically placing a windbreak, such as a glass railing, a permeable privacy screen, or sturdy planters with tall, dense shrubs, can significantly reduce wind force on your seating area. Finally, when high winds are forecasted, the safest practice is to fold and stack lightweight furniture or store it indoors. By combining these tactics—anchoring, weighting, selecting heavy pieces, and using windbreaks—you can create a stable and secure outdoor oasis high above the city streets.