For most, a Marquee Hire is a once in lifetime event - so we've written this handy blog post to advise on some common terminology, types of marquee structures and what factors you should consider when choosing a marquee
Health and Safety First
With marquee hire becoming increasingly common for a host of big outdoor events such as weddings, birthdays, bar mitzvah, and many corporate functions - the availability of marquees gazebos and temporary structures from manufacturers and hirers is also increasing. Invariably, given the nature of winds in the UK and nature of their usage, the quality of a marquee should never be compromised. However, with many different types of marquee structures and materials, both in the UK and overseas; then it should be realised that the quality of a marquee for the purpose of hire and reward will vary. In short, if something is cheap it, it's usually cheap for a reason!
If you're planning your event on behalf of a community or organisation, then you may find it useful to visit the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) website page here. Most of their advice relates to the construction of marquees or temporary demountable structures,. However, there is some useful advice for event planners to indicate what steps should be taken to ensure that the duties of the organization are considered and all risks mitigated.
When hiring a marquee from Crown Marquee Hire we take Health and Safety seriously. This is why all our marquees are purchased from a select number of manufactures to meet a minimum requirement in terms of wind loading and structural integrity. We are fully insured and follow strict guidelines which adhere to all HSE guidelines during installation and breakdown of your marquee structure. In addition, we ensure every event is properly managed by implementing a strict wind management programme. This means that while your enjoying the party, we're constantly keeping a watchful eye on the weather to ensure your event runs smoothly.
Types of Marquees
The main types of structures that are commonly used by reputable manufacturers are "Clear-Span" or "Traditional" marquees. All other things being equal, either structure is fine and the choice comes down to preference. That being said, no event is ever the same and so you might want to consider some of the considerations herewithin. The term Clear-Span, refers to the 'clear' uninterrupted space inside a marquee which 'spans' from columb to columb on the gable end (the width) of the marquee. The marquee is constructed to almost any length, so the width of your clearspan marquee will be the restriction with a larger width leading to an increased profile of aluminium beams, legs, rafters and inserts. Common sizes which we stock at Crown Marquee hire are 6m, 9m and 12m marquees on any length.
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