Archive for May, 2009
Seat Cushion Foam
Designed for comfort and durability characteristics our seat cushion foam will be a perfect replacement to fix your old cushions. eFoamstore will custom tailor your foam to feel soft medium or firm as well as to your exact body weight if needed.
We make custom shapes and sizes to fit all your needs. If you have any questions about selecting the right seat cushion foam or how to measure cushions for replacement please contact us.
Do I need to Replace my Seat Cushion Foam?
- If your seat cushion material is older than about 10 years
- If it is beginning to have a rounded front edge
- If the seat cushion foam doesn’t offer you the support you need to feel comfortable
- …Then you are probably ready for new foam
Replacing Seat Cushion Foam
When measuring foam seat cushions to replace the foam there are a few things to taken into consideration:
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The new foam interior needs to be slightly bigger than your cushion cover:
This allows the foam to be slightly compacted and will help it to fill out the cushion cover properly. -
If the foam interior is too small then your seat cushion cover will wrinkle when you sit on it.
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If the new foam fillings are too big you may strain the seams and zip on your cushion cover and your new cushion will not look right
When replacing seat cushion foam generally you will need to add 1 to the cushion width and 1 to the cushion length. You may also want to add 1to the depth of the cushion as well. This will ensure that your seat cushions have a domed appearance instead of looking too flat.
Best Foam to Use for Seat Cushion Replacement?
Rectangular foam which can be rounded at the edge is recommended for most applications. High density foam that is durable is recommended.
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San Diego Modular Office Furniture Options
In San Diego modular office furniture is everywhere. In fact the modular style is being used worldwide for complete office customization. So if you have an office you should consider modular office furniture.
What is modular office furniture? Well simply put it’s mix and match style furniture. Using modular furniture for example you can select exactly what you need. If you require 1 filing cabinet just get one. If on the other hand you need 4 you can get 4.
Although many modular furniture pieces are made in sets so that you can purchase every item in a similar style you can pick out whatever you want. The purpose is to create a freestanding work area for your office personnel.
Another reason to go the modular furniture route is to add some spice to your office life. Rather than investing in a series of identical cubicles you can instead customize each employee’s workspace with the exact furniture that they need while adding character to your office setting.
Another reason that San Diego Modular office Furniture is so popular is that it allows for growth. If you buy cookie cutter cubicles they are all the same. There’s no room for growth. With modular furniture on the other hand you can rearrange things whenever you want to. You can also remove or add furniture pieces as they are needed.
Some offices need more flat work space. Others need lots of book shelves. Some need filing cabinets. Others don’t. So no matter what your needs are using modular furniture can help you to meet them even if your office is constantly changing and expanding.
About the writer: Vernon Haynes makes custom cubicles and San Diego modular office furniture in San Diego for clients throughout Southern California.
Safety First: Playing It Safe With Outdoor Fireplaces Fire Pits And Heaters
With old man winter in full effect people have started to more fully utilize their outdoor patio heaters fire pits and fire places. Nights are crisp and cold. Everyone is turning up the heat or adding a few extra logs to their outdoor fire bowl. While any outdoor heating device adds both comfort and charm to any patio or garden it is always important to keep safety in mind.
Here are a few suggestions from Patio and Play for keeping your patio and garden area safe this winter.
Number one on the list Any heating device that uses fuel including wood in the fireplace is a potential source of carbon monoxide. This is a colorless odorless poisonous gas. Make sure there is adequate ventilation and realize even if you are outdoors CO2 gasses rise and can stay trapped in confined areas. You may consider having a outdoor ceiling fan on low to move the heat and gas buildup around.
If children are present make sure that any heating device be out of the way of any foot traffic. Children at play have a high potential for knocking over free standing patio heaters or falling into or onto a fire bowl or fire pit. If your kids are going to be playing outside while you enjoy the heat explain to them before hand the potential for harm.
If using a patio heater check the hoses that lead from your fuel source often a propane tank to the heaters itself.
Also if using a patio heater check the heating area for any blockage. Make sure all screens are kept free of debris. You never know if a wasp decided to nest over the summer and anything blocking full flow could create issues.
If using a chimnea outdoor fireplace fire bowl or fire pit dont overload it. These were not meant to provide excessive amounts of heat. Keep it filled to the manufacturers recommended fuel source levels. These were not meant to be outdoor bonfire containers!
When using heating devices outside you still must be mindful of anything combustible within a three foot clearance. If the heating element comes in contact with paper or clothing it will easily ignite them.
Do not ever discard ash or embers in trashcans. The heat created will ignite anything that it come into contact with. The best way to take care of this problem is to use a metal bucket for ashes and leave the bucket on the lawn for the night. Discard the next day.
Never leave a heater on when you go inside. much less to bed When the night is done make sure your fire is out and your patio heater is off. Turn the propane off at the canister as well as shutting it off at the thermostat. If you have been using an outdoor fireplace you can throw a little dirt on the embers to assist in smothering what is left of your fire. Be especially considerate if this device is used on a deck or porch.
While it’s fun to sit around the heat outside in the backyard on a cold night and swap stories you should keep in mind that it can be dangerous if not done carefully. These tips can keep your outdoor area cozy comfortable and safe for the entire family.
For a list of safeteytested outdoor fire pits and fireplaces visit Patio and Play / Fireplaces and Pits . For a selection of outdoor patio heaters with builtin safety tilt switches go to Patio and Play / Heaters.
About the writer: Kari Smith is a freelance writer based in Charleston SC. She is currently working for local consulting firm Spanish Moss