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, […]
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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 […]
Marquee Dance Floor Options:
The Hire cost of a marquee is usually between a third and a half of the purchase price, for this reason if you are using a marquee more than once it is often more practical to buy rather than hire. Dance floors and furniture are different, the hire charge is usually around a tenth of […]
How to run power to your marquee:
There are usually three ways of running power to a marquee:i. extension leads run from a house to the marqueeii. a large mains supply temporarily connected from a house to the marquee (electrician required)iii. use a generator Extension leads: Temporary circuits (electrician required): Generators: We are always happy to offer more customised advice for your […]
How to join marquees using a gutter
What is a marquee gutter?: In marquee terms gutters are strips of PVC with eyelets down each side and usually 30-60cm wide. It is essential that the gutter is longer than the join of the marquee by at least 1 metre, having it much longer can be very useful to avoid the ground becoming boggy under […]
How to heat your marquee
During Spring and summer months heating is generally only required to take the chill off later in the evening. During autumn and especially winter you should heat the marquee for a reasonable time before guests arrive to ensure a successful event. Do: Don’t: LPG Blower/Space Heaters (photograph c/o HSS Hire) Blower or Space heaters require gas […]
How to have fantastic starlight effect without fantastic prices:
Starlight lining is very popular and very impressive. It is also very expensive. For those who haven’t witnessed it starlight lining (or starcloth) is a black interior lining that has some form of lighting attached in to it, this may be strings of small bulbs (similar to fairy lights) or it may be lengths of […]
How to easily make formal or informal seating arrangements
Choosing between a formal and informal layout is one of the basic requirements when planning an event in a marquee as it can affect design decisions for the whole event. The easiest way to create formal or informal layouts is by the use of furniture: Formal: A formal function will have uniformly laid out furniture […]