Purchasing the right marquee tent can be challenging, as there are many factors to consider. However, when investing in a marquee tent that is truly worth your money, it’s essential to evaluate the quality of the components used in its manufacturing before making your final decision on a manufacturer.

Marquee tents consist of several key components, each playing a vital role in ensuring the tent’s stability, safety, durability, and usability. Here’s a breakdown of these components, their importance and specifications:

FRAME (FRAMED MARQUEE TENTS) 

Material
  • Typically made of steel or aluminium
  • Although aluminium is lightweight and corrosion resistant, steel offers enhanced strength and durability
Importance
  • The frame provides the skeleton of the marquee, giving it shape, structural integrity, and stability
  • A sturdy frame is essential to ensure it supports the weight of the roof, and that the tent withstands various weather conditions
  • For larger marquees, additional cross beams are required to prevent sagging or collapsing, especially under heavy rain
Specifications
  • A-frame steel: 100 x 50 x 3mm rectangular tubing
  • Perlons steel: 50 x 50 x 2mm square tubing

 POLES (PEG & POLE MARQUEE TENTS)

Material
  • Typically made of steel
  • Steel offers enhanced strength and durability
Importance
  • The poles and anchoring system provides the skeleton of the marquee, giving it shape, structural integrity, stability
  • It is essential to ensure it supports the weight of the roof, and that the tent withstands various weather conditions
Specifications
  • King pole steel: 101 x 3mm round tube (large tents)
  • King pole steel: 76 x 2mm round tube (medium and small tents)
  • Side poles steel: 32 x 2mm round tube (large tents)
  • Side poles steel: 25 x 1.6mm round tube (medium and small tents)

ROOF

Material
  • High-quality PVC
  • The tear and tensile strengths of PVC material is determined by the base cloth and consists of threads of polyester running in two directions and is either a full Panama weave (two yarns running together in each direction  this gives extra tear strength), or a half Panama weave (two yarns running together in one direction and the yarn in the other direction is a single yarn)
Importance
  • The roof is the protective covering that shelters the event space
  • It must be waterproof and UV-resistant to protect against rain and sunlight, making the space underneath comfortable and dry
  • The quality of the fabric impacts the tent’s longevity, with PVC often being the most durable and weather-resistant material
Specifications
  • 550g, 700g, 800g, or 800g Eco block out PVC (client’s choice)
  • Marquee eyelets: 2mm thick, painted/galvanised
  • Eyelets: Stainless steel
  • Flanges: 6mm mild steel, aluminium painted
  • Weldable webbing: 1,3-ton breakage to reinforce the roof
  • Webbing: 50mm wide polyester, and 3-ton breakage to reinforce
  • Ski-rope: 10mm nylon, 478kg breaking force

ANCHORING SYSTEM

Material
  • Various high-quality and durable material
Importance
  • The anchoring system secures the marquee to the ground, ensuring stability and preventing it from shifting or collapsing, particularly in windy conditions
  • To ensure the roof is pulled tightly to prevent water from pooling
Specifications
  • Webbing: 50mm wide polyester, and 3-ton breakage to reinforce
  • Rachets : Galvanized steel, 50mm, and 3.5-ton breakage
  • Rope: 12mm (3-core), abrasion resistance, light weight, UV resistant
  • Pully set: 250kg (2 sleeve), and 450kg (3 sleeve), 12mm 3-core twisted polypropylene rope
  • Anchor pegs: 1m x 20mm y-bar steel

SIDEWALLS

Material
  • Similar material to the roof
Importance
  • Sidewalls offer added protection from wind, rain, or cold temperatures and can create a more enclosed, private space
  • They help control temperature and can reduce noise, making the marquee suitable for different climates and environments
Specifications
  • 550g PVC
  • Eyelets: Stainless steel
  • Ski-rope: 10mm nylon, 478kg breaking force
  • Marquee hooks: Steel

WINDOWS

Material
  • Clear PVC
  • Weldable gauze/mesh
Importance
  • Windows allow natural light to enter the marquee, reducing the need for artificial lighting during the day
  • They enhance the air flow and aesthetic appeal, providing an open, airy feel while maintaining protection from external elements
Specifications
  • Clear PVC: 400 or 800 micron
  • Weldable gauze/mesh: 260g

FLOORING

Material
  • Similar material to the roof
Importance
  • Flooring enhances comfort and aesthetic appeal, making the space feel more formal or functional, especially in uneven or muddy terrain
  • It provides a stable and clean surface for guests, furniture, and equipment
  • It reduces the risk of tripping and slipping
Specifications
  • 550g, 700g, 800g, or 800g Eco block out PVC (client’s choice)
  • Eyelets: Stainless steel

Speak with a professional at Midrand Tarp & Tent today to find the best marquee tent for your next event.

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