Your guide to weatherproof and waterproof marquees
PVC is a woven polyester canvas with double layer PVC coating, meaning it’s 100% waterproof.
PVC is widely considered to be the ultimate, all-weather marquee material: very hard-wearing and completely watertight
Why you shouldn’t buy cheap:
The cheapest marquees tend to be made with thin PE (120gsm or less), which not only looks cheap but water resistance can’t be guaranteed, especially over time.
The cheaper products also tend to use plastic joints for the frame, which could snap during the first use. By contrast, the best quality marquees come with powder-coated metal joints, which are strong and durable as they’re not prone to rusting.
Can I buy extra lining for my marquee?
Marquee lining is available to buy, but generally for aesthetic purposes rather than for extra waterproofing. For example, you could buy satin lining to give a luxurious finish to the inside of your marquee for a special party or wedding. The right marquee will be fully waterproof without the need for extra lining.
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To cover a bar and food serving area and/or provide occasional shelter at occasional outdoor parties
A good quality PVC marquee is fine for this purpose; though make sure you allow enough space to shelter all your guests should the heavens open
For larger garden parties where you want to provide space for guests to sit down/eat/dance inside if they wish
if you’re likely to host frequent parties then you might want to invest in poly/PVC that will last over time, offer higher water resistance and look more luxurious
For a wedding or special event
For a special occasions, a poly/PVC marquee has the aesthetic edge, while offering the reassurance of complete water resistance on the big day
For corporate events
A heavy-duty PVC marquee is ideal for corporate events. They’re lavish in appearance and completely watertight/weatherproof, making them a popular choice for large numbers and frequent reuse
Does the flooring matter?
Your decision to put flooring in your marquee will be dependent on the time of year and risk of rainfall, the type of event you’re hosting (see table above) and the type of ground your marquee will be set up on.
No floor
This is only really appropriate for a summer garden party when the marquee is erected on an area of flat, even or hard lawn. But if it does rain, the grass under the marquee is likely to become damp and soft underfoot for those sheltering in it.
Roll track flooring
Crear una superficie sólida y segura a los pies para proteger la hierba y los zapatos de los huéspedes en un clima húmedo. Las tiendas de campaña son las más adecuadas para actividades de restauración o zonas de descanso, en lugar de cuando la mayoría de los eventos se celebran en tiendas de campaña (como banquetes de bodas), ya que la apariencia de "alfombras" será más suave y atractiva.
¿¿ puedo impermeabilizar la tienda de campaña yo mismo?
Nuestras tiendas de campaña están fabricadas de acuerdo con altos estándares y las costuras están selladas en la medida de lo posible para aumentar la protección, por lo que no necesita tomar ninguna medida de impermeabilización por sí mismo. Las fugas son extremadamente raras, pero las gotas ocasionales de agua se pueden remediar mediante el uso de selladores de costura en esta Zona.
No se deje engañar por la condensación, que puede ocurrir en el interior de tiendas de campaña PE y pvc, que se colocan durante mucho tiempo sin ventilación adecuada.
¿¿ mi tienda de campaña puede resistir el fuerte viento?
Estamos orgullosos de nuestra estructura de alta resistencia a la intemperie, que incluye la capacidad de resistir fuertes vientos. La velocidad del viento de 80 MPH no debe ser un problema siempre y cuando utilice el anclaje recomendado de tornillo de expansión del suelo de hormigón, pilas de suelo blando y placas de peso del suelo sólidas para fijar la tienda de campaña.