Use And Care Manual
Winter Care of Statues and Fountains
Thank you for your recent purchase. We hope you enjoy your statuary item as much as we
enjoyed creating it for you! Many customers ask if our products stand up to winters, extremely
inclement weather, and freezing temperatures. The answer is yes, but only with proper care.
Extreme and rapid changes in temperature and humidity may affect your statues adversely.
MGO, Polyresin and Fiberglass have an inherent tendency to expand and contract with
climactic conditions. The ideal solution is to store your statuary or fountain away from direct
exposure to the winter elements. A basement, garage or gardener’s shed would be perfect.
The following recommendations are offered to help ensure that your statuary purchases give
you years of enjoyment.
Statues and Benches
Statues with designs that may retain or collect water should be covered or stored. They are
also susceptible to damage by the effects of ice and wind. If they do not seem securely placed,
lower them from their pedestals early in the winter. In windy cities, statues on terraces should
be secured to permanent structures. Painted items, like some of our angels, gnomes or
animals, should be allowed to winter in a covered area. (We don’t want the poor guys to get
frostbitten!)We strongly suggest that all portable statues be taken indoors in extremely
inclement weather and freezing temperatures.
Fountains and Birdbaths
1. Drain the basin(s) or shell(s) thoroughly.
2. Remove the statue and pump, storing them inside.
3. Fill the basin(s) or shell(s) with an absorbent material such as towels, blankets, etc.
4. Cover the entire fountain with a fountain cover or heavy-duty plastic sheeting and secure
tightly.
Should condensation droplets form on the inside of the cover, the material will absorb
them.
5. Small fountain and birdbath basins may be inverted so that water will not pool inside.
6. Remove the drain plug if your fountain has one.
7. Do not use antifreeze in fountains.
8. Do not allow fountains or statuary to sit in freezing and thawing water.
9. We strongly suggest that all portable fountains, birdbaths be moved indoors in extremely
inclement weather and freezing temperatures.
Please remember, while MGO, Polyresin and Fiberglass are strong and durable, nature can be
stronger. A little maintenance and care will keep your statuary investments beautiful for years
to come.