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No. Well that was a short blog.. This is a question I’m asked often by people planning a new marquee hire business and you can see where the confusion lies so probably requires a bit more explanation. A marquee is made up of A-frames, end A-frames (where all the joints are 3-way) and middle A-frames […]

There are lots of different materials used to cover marquees, here are some pros and cons of each: Canvas: Pros: Essential for use on traditional marquees, thick and tough material, good resistance to tearing Cons: Problem when wet, F/R issues I don’t claim to be an expert on using canvas for marquees as whenever we […]

With the recent bad weather in mind it’s sensible to mention how to deal with marquees in strong winds: Thanks for reading Spencer

No, a marquee is far more wind resistant with the sides on rather than off. For some reason there are many people who believe that leaving the sides off a marquee ‘lets the wind pass through’. I will try to explain below why this is not true and why leaving the sides off of a […]

Our DIY Marquees like most commercial quality ones can be erected on hard standing. There is the small issue of how to anchor the marquee down (answer: longer tie downs to a nearby soft surface, bolting or use heavy weights) but otherwise it is easily done. There is one small issue which you should make […]

Yes, you can use one of our DIY Marquees as a smoking shelter but only with some precautions/conditions: Will the marquee smell? No, not really. The PVC will not absorb smells so as long as it well ventilated the marquee will not smell and could be used for alternative purposes at other times. If you […]

Brian is a landlord in a pub, the currently host parties and small wedding but their main function room has a maximum capacity of 50 so isn’t suitable for most weddings. Brian approached us to discuss how he could use marquees to help him accommodate larger functions and weddings in particular. Points that Brian raised: […]

Joanne and her fiancé approached us about their wedding. Her parents have a field they thought would be suitable but they wanted a very informal occasion whilst still having people seated under cover in poor weather and space for dancing in the evening. Points that Joanne raised: DIY Marquees response: Other points to consider: DIY […]

Sometimes the claims of some companies in the marquee sales industry go beyond honest marketing with outlandish statements such as ‘PE material is the same as bullet proof vests’ and arrogant statements such as ‘and don’t believe anyone who tells you different’ without actually offering any evidence to confirm their claims. At DIY Marquees we […]

Sometimes the claims of some companies in the marquee sales industry go beyond honest marketing with outlandish statements such as ‘PE material is the same as bullet proof vests’ and arrogant statements such as ‘and don’t believe anyone who tells you different’ without actually offering any evidence to confirm their claims. At DIY Marquees we […]