Good Questions: Help! Sagging Strap Syndrome in Chicago

Brad sent us a (funny!) email: Greetings AT. I'm sending out an S.O.S. for a solution to S.S.S. Does anyone have a Chicago-based resource for re-strapping patio furniture? We have several chairs that are perfectly good save for the shape of their sad sagging straps. We’re resisting the urge to put them out in the alley....

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Initial internet searches yielded companies in warmer backyard-pool-laden climates… go figure. Has anyone found and used someone in Chicago(land)?

A note to DIY-inclined posters: I know there are sites that sell strapping and give detailed instructions. But the process involves boiling the straps and handling them with tongs. Not interested!

I'm well aware my limitations and would rather not have to explain to co-workers why both my hands are bandaged…

Thanks for any help!

Please share any leads or sources for Brad in the comments below....thanks!

Comments (6)

this is a total DIY. I imagine the straps are held in place with a screw at ends. there may be a grommet through the strap to attach is to the frame. so, all you'd need is a screwdriver, scissors, and a grommet kit (and hammer) and you'd be in the business.

posted by amt230 on March 13th 2009 at 12:42pm
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You should be able to handle this. Here are some instructions from This Old House that may be helpful:

http://www.thisoldhouse.com/toh/article/0,,458247,00.html

posted by nytams on March 13th 2009 at 12:48pm
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Dear Brad,

Do not do this yourself if you do not want to.

I have no other help to offer.

Good luck.

posted by hmr on March 13th 2009 at 12:53pm
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Do they have "patio and fireplace" type stores in Chicago (heavy on the fireplace I suppose just as we are heavy on the patio here in CA)? If they do, I'd contact them to find out if they know of a local resource. I saw one online called Williams Patio Furniture in Highland Park, IL that might be able to provide you with a referral.

posted by LilyC on March 13th 2009 at 1:55pm
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put some seat cushions on them

posted by mjr on March 13th 2009 at 1:56pm
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my sister had chairs and lounger like this...she removed the old straps painted the frames and screwed stained slats of wood in their place. it created really nice furniture that looked very expensive and almost no cost.

posted by AngiH on March 13th 2009 at 2:14pm
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