TENT FAQ
What size tent do I need?
This depends on what you are going to do under the tent and the number of people you expect to be under the tent at any given time. Banquet Seating (people sitting at tables) and Auditorium Seating (people sitting in chairs in rows like in a theater) are listed next to the sizes of tents. If you are going to have a dance floor, DJ/Band, buffet tables, gift tables, etc you will need to make allowances for this by going to the next size tent or maybe even two sizes up. If you are not sure please call our office where one of our experienced tent installers will help you decide.
How much space do I need for each type of tent?
Pole Tents: It is best if you have an unobstructed space 20-feet greater than the width and 20-feet greater than the length. For example if you want to rent a 30x60 Pole Tent you should have an unobstructed space of 50x80.
Frame Tents: Need minimal additional space as little as 5-feet greater than the width and 5-feet greater than the length.
What is the difference between a Pole Tent or a Frame Tent and which do I need?
Pole tents have perimeter side poles and center poles going down the center of the tent. In some 60-wide and greater widths there are another set of poles that are half-way between the center poles and the side poles (these are called quarter poles). In 20, 30 and 40 wide tents there are only poles going down the center (no quarter poles). Pole tents use ratchet straps that extend to stakes that are 6-8 feet out from each side pole.
Frame tents only have perimeter (side poles) and no center poles. Because of the cost to purchase frame tents and the increase in labor to set up a frame tent, these tents are generally 40-50% more expensive to rent than pole tents.
Pole tents are generally used for weddings, parties and gatherings that have plenty of space. Frame tents are generally used in areas of limited space where you are trying to get the most tent in the smallest space and are great for parking lot sales, street parties where it is impossible to drill in the surface or where a center pole is not acceptable.
