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 […]
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.
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 […]
What is Duracoretex â„¢ PVC?
Over the many years of manufacturing and supplying marquees we have used a wide variety of different PVC materials. Over this time we have come to the conclusion that while other cheaper alternatives are available and can be described as the same weight there really is no substitute for quality and now exclusively use Duracoretexâ„¢ […]
What are Marquee eaves braces and why are they important?
Put simply eave braces make a marquee stronger, more durable and increase the expected lifespan of the structure. Any marquee over time can suffer from water pooling. This can be caused by: The last point is especially relevant, if water pooling occurs it can stretch the roof (it is a form of plastic) and so […]
The Flexibility Of Interchangeable Marquee Side Panels
Have a nice view you want everyone to see? Position the window panels to face that view so guests can see it. Have a view you don’t want everyone to see? Position the wall panels to hide that view from guests. Want to have a zipped entrance wherever you like around the marquee? No problem, […]
PE, Poly-PVC, 500d, PVC, what does it all mean?
It can be confusing with all the various marquee jargon and terminology used in the marquee industry. It can be even more confusing when some suppliers look to actively confuse potential customers. So here is a list of the materials used in marquee manufacture roughly in order of durability: PE (80-240gsm -grams per square metre). […]
Marquee Terminology and Jargon:
The marquee industry can be confusing in many ways, hopefully this article helps explain some of the terminology and jargon used in the industry: Apex: This refers to the highest point of a marquee. A marquee framework is usually assembled using A-frames, the apex is the top of the A-frame Carpet: The carpet flooring used in a […]
Marquee Lining Terminology:
The terminology used for marquee linings is pretty straight forward but there are a few industry-specific descriptions: 1. Roof linings. These are available in: 2. Eave lining, used to hide the join between the roof and walls. Available as: 3. Curtain linings. Used to hide the metal legs ‘curtains’ are essentially leg covers and not […]
How 4m Commercial DIY Marquees are so strong
Our 4m wide commercial DIY Marquees are considerably stronger than the industry standard and indeed our own party tent and classic ranges. This is due to sharing many of the features used in 6m wide structures: We believe all of these features make our 4m commercial marquees the most durable and heavy duty structure of […]