The Complete Handbook of Outdoor Furniture Accessories
A professional's field guide to selecting, installing, maintaining, and profiting from outdoor furniture accessories
by Alumigogo Books
non-fiction
The no-nonsense, technical guide to outdoor furniture accessories: types, installation, maintenance, and profitable business opportunities.
About this book
Outdoor furniture accessories are a multi-million-dollar industry built on small, often misunderstood components. Umbrella bases, cushion fasteners, solar lighting, and protective covers are where the real-world performance of any patio, deck, or commercial landscape is won or lost. This handbook cuts through the marketing to provide a deep, neutral, and practical understanding of these critical items.
Inside, you will find a methodical breakdown of every accessory category, the specifications that actually determine durability and function, and clear procedures for correct installation and daily use. Troubleshooting guides address common failure points, such as rusted fasteners, UV-degraded fabric, and solar panel issues. For the commercially minded, there is a dedicated chapter on evaluating suppliers, building a service or rental business, and navigating private-label opportunities.
Written by editors and ghostwriters with years of experience in trade reference publishing, this is not a consumer buying guide or a brand catalog. It is a working reference for anyone who specifies, sells, installs, or maintains outdoor furniture accessories. Keep a copy in the office, in the shop, and on the truck.
Reader Reviews
Andrew Williams
★★★★★I've been installing patio furniture for contract clients for eight years and honestly, I bought this more out of curiosity than need. But the Chapter 1 breakdown of why stainless steel and aluminum fittings fail in coastal environments was a genuine eye-opener, it confirmed a few suspicions I've had about supplier specs. The troubleshooting charts in Chapter 5 alone are worth the price. My only gripe is that the glossary is a little thin, I would have liked more metallurgy terms, and the brands chapter is a bit US-centric. Still, it's the first book I've seen that treats this topic like a real trade instead of a hobby. I've recommended it to two other guys in my shop.