Images of Tents

Pole tents Frame tents, your choice. 

There are may ways to tell you about the tents that we install, but the simples and most comprehensive way is to show you images of tents. There are two principal types of tents that we offer, i.e. pole tents and frame tents and  I will explain the differences below. Then there is a third type, the clear span tent.

What’s the difference?

Pole Tents

The pole tent is a tension structure, it does not have a frame to hold up the tent but a center pole, or center poles, in conjunction with side poles that are anchored by stakes at a specific distance from the tent’s sides. The tension on the guy ropes hold the side poles in place and in turn keeps the center poles in position and, ultimately, the whole tent under tension. It is the most traditional tents.

advantages;

• generally a higher tent with more volume underneath, giving it a spacious and ‘airy’ feeling inside it.
• the larger tents are generally pole tents, though some are relatively small. we offer pole tents that are 30′ wide, 40′ wide, 60′ wide and 80′ wide. the lengths are frequently in excess of 100′.
• there is no visible framework underneath the vinyl.
• generally speaking, better at riding out bad weather.
• usually faster to install and remove and consequently less expensive to rent.

drawbacks;

• must be staked into the ground (note that we repair holes in asphalt to concrete).
• the center poles are a visual/physical ‘obstruction’.

must be installed on flat ground with no obstacles in the way.

 

 

Frame Tents Is just what it says on the packaging, it is a tubular aluminum structure that is assembled and then the vinyl is stretched over it and fastened tightly to that frame before it is raised onto the legs that give it it’s height. There is a greater variety in sizes and, as such, can fit into a wide range of spaces, from driveways, back yards, car parks, through to festival grounds and so on. As there is more material required and as it takes longer to install and remove, consequently is proportionally more expensive to rent.

advantages;

• completely open underneath
• doesn’t have to be staked into the ground as water barrels or concrete blocks can be used, though stakes are still preferable. It is freestanding.
• can come in small to reasonably large sizes and lengths, i.e. 10′ wide, 20′, 30′ and 40′ wide. The ate sectional and can extend to over 100′ lengthwise.
• can be installed over small obstacles that cannot be removed.
• the side poles are adjustable in height (terrain, weather and anchoring method permitting)

drawbacks;

• the frame over which the vinyl is stretched is visible.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Clear Span

A clear span tent is similar to a frame tent insofar as it has aluminum spans and the vinyl is fed into channels in the aluminum and is pulled over the top. It is completely open underneath and, most importantly, it is completely open at both ends with no side poles or legs holding the structure up. This is an ideal festival tent, it is high in the center with great visibility in and out from the ends. It must be staked into the ground. Generally we offer 60′ wide clear spans and lengths that increase in multiples of 15′ sections. This is not an inexpensive option given the material cost, length of installation/removal times and the resulting man hours involved. It is the ultimate tent for big events and we are virtually the only company who can offer this option in our region. It is the best combination of the pole tents frame tents question.

So, to recap, we can offer you pole tents frame tents and clear span structures. Multi sized tents to cater for your event’s needs.