Extending The Lifespan of A Swing Canopy With Care

Caring for your swing canopy top is essential to extending its lifespan. Swing canopies are made of fabric that can wear down faster than most gazebo canopies and shade sails. If a swing canopy goes untreated, it has a maximum lifespan of about 2 to 3 years. Lower grade fabrics that are thinner and poorly constructed only last about six months to a year. The exposure to ultra violet (UV) rays and inclement weather also makes the fabric of the canopy very brittle. Heavy winds, falling branches, and falling squirrels can land on the canopy top and rip the fabric. Once there is a rip in the swing canopy, it won’t take too long before the rip spreads through the entire swing canopy, rendering it useless.

Even if the canopy withstands windstorms and squirrel landings, the color of the swing canopy, over time, can fade. Water stains left after a rainstorm can also damage the canopy, making the swing itself look ugly and uninviting. If no one goes outside to sit and enjoy the swing, then the investment will be a waste of money, not to mention a waste of time and effort to put together.

Investing in a Garden Winds replacement swing canopy top ensures more outdoor entertaining, enjoyment and frequent use of your swing. Their replacement swing canopy tops last longer than the original canopy top that came with the swing. They use higher grade premium outdoor fabric, improved stitching and construction methods, carefully positioned grommet rings and Velcro straps, and quality craftsmanship, all to increase the life expectancy of the canopy.

Upon purchase of a Garden Winds replacement swing canopy, treat the canopy fabric with a Scotchguard water protectant or 303 Products brand protectant. The use of fabric protectants and water repellents saves customers millions of dollars and extends the useful life of fabrics.

In addition, hosing the canopy off monthly with water will prevent dirt from accumulating and becoming embedded into the fabric. This eliminates the need for more frequent, vigorous cleanings.

If a heavy storm is approaching, remove the canopy from the swing frame. Canopies, in general, are not meant to weather storms. If the swing will not be used during the wintertime, Garden Winds recommends that the replacement swing canopy be removed and stored in a cool and dry area. This will prolong the lifespan of the replacement swing canopy.

If removing the replacement swing canopy top is too much of a hassle and you want to preserve the frame and swing from rusting, Garden Winds has protective swing covers available also. This economical cover is made from a poly-vinyl material that will keep the sun, rain, wind, snow off the surface of the patio swing during the winter and when the swing is not in use. This protective swing cover easily extends the life of the swing canopy, cushion and frame. A convenient zipper opening allows for quick and easy installation over the swing in minutes.

Garden Winds has a wide selection of universal and custom replacement swing canopies. They are the one stop online shopping store for your replacement swing canopy. When customers were left with no alternative to replace their old and worn out canopy, Garden Winds listened. With customer input and feedback, Garden Winds, through years of research and development, now offer after market replacement swing canopies that are far more superior to the original “box swing” canopies. To purchase a replacement swing canopy for your next outdoor event, please visit their website or call customer service toll free 877.479.4637. The knowledgeable staff will be happy to answer any questions about all of your outdoor entertaining and gardening needs!