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 […]
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Case study: Brian owns a pub that isn’t large enough to hold weddings
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: […]
Case study: Joanne wants to hold an informal wedding in a field
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 […]
Reality Check -Stitching vs Welding in marquee roofs
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 […]
Reality Check: Galvanised vs Powder Coated Framework
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 […]
Reality Check: breathable vs non-breathable marquee flooring
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 […]
Reality Check: 3.7m vs 3m marquee height
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 […]
Why envelope roofs are stronger than carport style
All of our DIY Marquee ranges use an envelope style roof, this is both stronger and more flexible than the alternative carport style. By including the gable in to the roof shape the roof becomes a set angle and the roof helps maintain the structural integrity of the marquee. In essence you are creating an […]
Why a 20degree pitch roof is more wind-resistant
Nearly all large commercial marquees use a 20degree angle for their pitched roofs, this means a 1m rise on 6m wide structures (2m leg = 3m apex height, 2.3m leg = 3.3m apex height) and a 1.5m rise on 9m wide (2.3m leg = 3.8m apex height). Even though a 20degree angled roof costs a […]
Why 2m end panels are more wind resistant
The end panels on a marquee can be susceptible to strong winds. Using one large single panel transfers all of the force generated by any strong wind is taken on the eyelets around the edge. A single large end panel also has more slack with which to billow in and out. From experience this can […]