Wednesday, January 28, 2009

Entertaining outdoors this summer? Order a Party Tent

By Andy Mason

When it comes to arranging an event to be held outdoors one of the first things that need to be arranged is cover for those attending the event should the weather turn bad? Today there are numerous companies who hire our party tents and all that go inside them in a wide variety of different shapes, sizes and styles.

When it comes to hiring party tents the first important decision you need to make is what type you want to use for your event. You will soon discover that there are two different types of party tents to choose from. The first is the more traditional style tent where canvas is the main covering and poles along with guy ropes are used to help keep the tent in position and also to help it stand up.

The other choice you have and which is also much easier to erect is the aluminium framed type of party tent. Not only are these easy to erect but don't require guy ropes or poles to keep them up or in place. They can also be situated on any kind of surface and if need to can be erected close to other structures. Also unlike the traditional type of party tents these ones are very stable and can cover a very large area.

Furthermore it is much easier to decorate an aluminium framed party tent than the traditional style ones made from poles and canvas. These types have a traditional style peaked roof and so putting lighting up is easier and you are then able to create the perfect atmosphere for the event that you are holding inside it.

In most cases aluminium framed party tents are covered with polyester rather than canvas as you will find with traditional style tents. This material as well as being durable is much softer to the touch and more pliable, but will still offer a high level of protection to those inside from the weather.

Whether you decide to hire a traditional type of party tent or aluminium framed one you need to make sure that you put it in the right position. Ideally the surface on to which the tent is to be erected should be flat and even and be within easy reach of any essential services such as water and power supplies. If you keep such factors in mind then you will find it much easier to stay within the confines of the budget that has been set for your event.

One other thing that has to be considered when you are hiring party tents is what size you require. So you need to ensure that the space you are going to erect the tent on will be of sufficient size to cater for it. Also if you are hiring a large tent then the hire company will need more time to spend on erecting and decorating the tent and then to take it down after the event has happened.

Many people today are seeing the benefit of hiring party tents rather than rooms in hotels for holding major events in today. Along with costing much less they also offer the chance to locate your event in some wonderful places. However, before you do hire such a structure you should spend some time looking at the various companies who hire out such facilities so you can make a more informed decision on which one to use.

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