Marquees in the snow

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 two main ways to prevent any damage to you structure.

Keep an eye on the weather forecast and dismantle the marquee before an excessive amount of snow gets the chance to form on the roof
Use a heater to warm the marquee while the snow is falling to prevent any from forming on the roof. If it's warm enough the snow will melt right off.

Types of marquee heaters to use:

Indirect diesel/oil fired heaters (the best ones)
LPG Blower/Space Heaters
Ducted Heaters

Note: Don't use electric or patio heaters; they're not man enough!

Read more about heaters here: How to heat your marquee

Thanks for reading!

Alex

What our customers are saying...

"Thank you so much – We’ve been using the marquee and enjoying taking our lunch breaks in the sheltered outdoor space which it has created for us & we thought you’d like a couple of pictures 😊"

– Dorking Hospital

"The marquee we purchased from you has been a real 'game changer'... it has meant we can be outside in the rain and the sun! The children love it and it has totally transformed our workload as staff."

– Tiger Cubs Preschool

"Fantastic service, great carpet, helped make a really successful 21st for my daughter. Many thanks!"

– Sue Collier

"This marquee served us VERY well for over 5 years, erected as per the pics. We are up high in Hindhead and always suffer dreadful winds – the marquee never complained once!"

– Chris Orthodoxou

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