You’ve planned your event, set up your stunning DIY Marquee, and everything looks perfect. But then, the forecast changes, and those dreaded rain clouds appear. While your marquee roof is designed to keep the deluge out, what about water that splashes up from the ground, or runs down the sides and pools around the base?
This is where the humble, yet incredibly effective, marquee rain skirt comes into its own. Often overlooked, these simple accessories are the unsung heroes of a truly weather-proof and professional-looking event.
What Exactly is a Marquee Rain Skirt?
Imagine a protective barrier that seals the gap between your marquee’s sidewalls and the ground. That’s essentially what a rain skirt does!
Crafted from durable PVC, similar to your marquee covers, rain skirts are designed to:
- Direct Water Away: They create an overhang that guides rainwater running down the sides of your marquee away from the base. This prevents it from pooling directly around the structure or seeping under the walls.
- Prevent Splashback: When rain hits the ground, it often splashes upwards. Without rain skirts, this dirty splashback can stain your pristine linings or even dampen your interior flooring and carpets.
- Seal the Gaps: They help to create a tighter seal at ground level, reducing drafts and keeping the interior warmer and drier.
- Enhance Aesthetics: Beyond their practical function, rain skirts provide a clean, finished edge to your marquee, giving it that polished, professional look that truly impresses.
Why are Rain Skirts Essential for Your Event?
Whether you’re hosting a wedding, a corporate event, a garden party, or using your marquee for storage, the benefits of rain skirts are clear:
- Protect Your Investment: By diverting water, you extend the life of your marquee flooring, carpets, and even the PVC itself by preventing prolonged exposure to standing water and mud.
- Keep Guests Comfortable: No one wants wet feet or damp clothes. Rain skirts ensure a dry, pleasant environment for everyone inside, regardless of the weather outside.
- Maintain a Professional Appearance: A clean, dry interior and exterior reflects positively on your event and your equipment.
- Prevent Hazards: Standing water inside or directly around the marquee can be a slip hazard. Rain skirts help to mitigate this risk.
See Them in Action!
Understanding how rain skirts work is one thing, but seeing them properly installed is another.
Don’t let unexpected rain dampen your spirits or your event. Investing in and correctly installing marquee rain skirts is a small step that makes a monumental difference.