Many people have recently asked us about hiring a Gazebo Vs. Marquee... if you have the same question then please read on...
What to look for in a high quality Gazebo Hire
At Crown Marquee Hire, we started off hiring Gazebos and still do!. You'll find these are now listed under our 'Mini-Marquee Hire' stock. Gazebos are great party structures but excercise caution as there is a proliferation of 'Gazebo Hire Companies' who don't stock or offer hire grade structures which will protect you against the elements. Here's why...
These structures are perfect for smaller intimate events in gardens if space is critical and so many small event hire and bouncy castle hire companies have started offering these services, stocking cheaper products that are not tested. Starting off many years ago, we quickly learnt that, if hired out in Scotland, these smaller and lighter structures would still require to be: watertight, wind resistant and capable of rigging lights, heaters etc. This isn't easy and here's why.
Having stocked various hire grade manufactured Gazebos we quickly realised that good quality Gazebos require:
- To be covered with the same heavy weight '650 gsm PVC Vinyl' we use for regular marquees;
- Light enough to install quickly but strong enough to hold the heavy duty PVC skins (as above);
- Protect against high winds (at least 30km/ph) and keep guests comfortable (i.e., structure requires: ground rails, hard stand kits, and solid fixings which are not plastic);
- Allow solid roof frame which we can safety install: Lights, Heaters, other decor).
We'd therefore look out for the following:
- What material are these covered with - is this PVC vinyl (recommended 650 gsm) or Nylon (which will let in water);
- Are the frames manufactured from anodised aluminium (the same material as our marquee structures) or circular hollow sections 'CHS' (unless in the unlikely event CHS with galvanised steel, nothing else will do);
- Does your Gazebo come with wall bars, ground rails, entrance (zipped walls) or any hardstanding kits. Most serious Gazebo setups will incorporate ground rails to offer rigidity, entrance walls and appropriate kit to ballast on hard surface;
- Manufacturer - Is the Gazebo made by a Marquee Manufacturer or in China? We'd avoid Gala, Gala Fusion or anything you can get out of Costco!
When do I need a Marquee
It depends! We provide our high quality Gazebo structures for an array of garden functions. However, if the guest list exceeds 40, we'd tend to recommend a marquee. Whilst our Gazebo structures are modular and capable of accommodating up to 60, our Marquees are more substantial structures that will offer a spacious and more expansive atmosphere per sqft compared to the Mini Marquess Fast Frame. In addition, our Marquee Structures will be able to offer the following:
- Raised Flooring System - You can have a 2m drop in ground level from one side of your marquee to the other;
- Linings and Valance - higher eve heights means you can drop interior linings and valance;
- Suspended Wooden Floors - Our marquees can use wooden timber boards to offer a perfectly flat floor if undulating ground;
- Light Rigging and Productions - We can hang lights, production equipment, festoon lights, crystal balls and other equipment;
- Glass Doors and Windows - Our Clear-span Marquees can incorporate Marquee Glass Doors and Marquee Windows;
- interior - We can Carpet, Produce, and provide other additional features.
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