We recently decided to put a range of marquee stakes to the test to determine which stakes are most suitable for anchoring down a DIY Marquee. What stakes did we test? In this test we tested a range of stakes including, longer and shorter stakes, J shaped stakes, rebar stakes, rusty vs new stakes and […]
Marquee Buying & Technical Specs
Expert guides on marquee materials, structural engineering, and framework comparisons. Learn how to choose the right size, style, and grade of commercial or heavy-duty marquee for your needs.
What is galvanised steel and why is it used in marquee frames?
Galvanizing is one of the most widely used methods for protecting metal from corrosion (rust). It involves applying a thin coating of zinc to a thicker base metal, helping to shield it from the surrounding environment. Why Galvanize? Quite simply, galvanizing a metal gives it anti-corrosion properties. Without the protective zinc coating, the metal would […]
Advice for marquees in the snowy conditions
This one should be relatively short and sweet; just like snowfall in the UK! The first think you need to know is that no marquee however big or strong is designed for snow-loading. The weight of all that frozen water is just too much! The second thing you need to know is that there are […]
What are marquee eaves braces and why are they so strong
All of our 6m wide marquees now include eave braces. These are metal braces that connect the number 2 pole at the eaves with the number 2 pole halfway up the roof. Shown in red on an overhead diagram of a 6x16m marquee here: This extra bracing makes the structure stronger and more resistant to […]
Can you make two 6x6m marquees from one 6x12m marquee?
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 […]
Best materials for manufacturing marquees
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 […]
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 […]