Frequently Asked Questions

Does American Home & Patio™ Sell to the Public?
American Home & Patio™ is a wholesaler; and accordingly, we only sell to authorized retailers and designers. If you are a private buyer interested in purchasing our products please go to our Dealers Page to find a list of retailers that carry American Home & Patio™ products in your area or feel free to contact us at (888) 304-8202.

What Are the Requirements for Opening New Accounts?
We ask that you fill-out our CREDIT APPLICATION, provide all required information, SIGN IT, and fax it to us at (604) 272-9575 with a copy of your GST# (if applicable), Business Licence, and PST/Resale Certificate.

We will conduct a credit investigation, and notify you of the terms assigned to your account. Our standard terms of sale are NET 30 DAYS, to accounts whose account balances are in good standing. All opening orders are prepayment by credit card (VISA/MasterCard) unless terms are approved in advance.

Is There a Minimum Order Amount?
There are no minimum purchase requirements to place an order with American Home & Patio™. However, there are minimum freight charges per shipment. Shipping rates depend on size of the pallet and the destination.

Does American Home & Patio™ Drop Ship?
American Home & Patio™ can drop ship to any address within Canada. However,  we do not provide full home delivery service where the goods are unwrapped and placed inside the customer’s home.   Residential deliveries generally incur an additional $85 delivery fee. Many large and heavy items are delivered by our Standard Truck Delivery service. These items will be shipped on a pallet by a motor freight carrier and will be placed by the driver on the driveway of your home or entryway of your apartment building. A delivery agent will call you to schedule your delivery.

What Are the Normal Shipping Charges?
LTL Shipments (Common Carrier)
Our standard freight rates are based on a % percentage of the invoice value that varies for each city. There is a minimum freight charge per skid that varies depending on the shipping destination.

What Is the Lead-Time to Fulfill My Order?
American Home & Patio™ will normally ship within 10-12 business days. Although we strive to maintain minimum stock levels of our items, we cannot guarantee stock availability in the event of unexpected large volume orders. Please check stock availability and ETA on our Catalog prior to ordering.

Does American Home & Patio™ Offer any discounts?
Customers placing full 40' container order can receive a volume discount. Please contact us directly regarding our Container program.

What is the American Home & Patio™ Return Policy?
American Home & Patio™ prides itself in manufacturing its products under stringent controls with durable qualities to ensure customers' satisfaction. All product returns must be approved in writing and are subject to a 20% restocking fee plus freight charges. Return freight costs must be prepaid. Please contact American Home & Patio™ if you are not satisfied with your American Home & Patio™ order.

Can American Home & Patio™ manufacture cushions using C.O.M. (Customer’s Own Material)?
Yes, American Home & Patio™ provides the C.O.M. yardage required for each item. Please see the Catalog page for more information.

Does American Home & Patio™ Have a Showroom?
At this time, American Home & Patio™ does not have a showroom at our distribution warehouse in Richmond, B.C. We showcase our products at various tradeshows across Canada throughout the year. Upcoming shows

Can I Place My American Home & Patio™ Furniture Outdoors?
American Home & Patio™ manufactures both indoor and outdoor furniture. Our indoor furniture is manufactured with natural materials and is generally for indoor use only and we do not recommend putting this furniture outside. Our outdoor furniture however is made 100% of synthetic wicker, aluminium framework, and teakwood. All our outdoor furniture is manufactured to the highest standards with a 2-year manufacturer’s warranty against defects and fading.

I am using water repellent fabrics for my cushions. Why should I still use reticulated foam?
Even water repellent fabrics cannot prevent moisture and humidity from penetrating the fabrics after a certain period of time. When moisture builds up inside the conventional indoor-use foam, it will still eventually get wet, heavy and form a foul odour.

How long do I have to wait before my cushions dry after sitting out in the rain?
Reticulated foam will dry almost immediately. However, if it is covered with a non-woven polyester fibre with lining, it might take up to 12 hours to dry completely depending on the climate conditions and the thickness of the cushion. One way to drain the water quickly is to tip the cushion on its’ zipper end and allow the water to filter down and drain thoroughly. This will shorten the time required to dry out your cushions.