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How to clean your marquee

The obvious answer is whenever it needs it so maybe a better question would be how often should you expect to clean a marquee.

A marquee is far more likely to get dirty when being erected/dismantled rather than when it is actually up. If you’re careful when erecting and especially when dismantling the marquee then you can usually get away with a thorough clean only once or twice a season.

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There are however a few exceptions:

The dirtiest marquee I have ever had was one that was erected under some trees. When it rained all of the dust and grime was washed off the leaves down on to our lovely marquee. If you’ve got to put a marquee up under trees expect to clean it immediately afterwards.

Rain-skirts by their very nature will always get muddy in the rain, these should be given a wipe over on pretty much every job.

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Traffic-film – eventually PVC can have a grey layer build up which is especially difficult to remove. It takes a long time for this to happen (a year or two normally) but at this stage it needs a thorough clean using a chemical. The material also needs irritating (gone over with a brush or similar) to get this off. Once thoroughly cleaned the PVC should be as good as new.

Tree sap is a nightmare to remove.

There are also some things that will never come out:

Petrol/Diesel can stain PVC. This will never come out so avoid them at all costs.

Ingrained mould – this affects many marquees especially those that are stored when still wet. PVC is made of many layers, if a marquee is put away wet or if cheap PVC is used then water can get inside the layers and create mould which will never come out. Incidentally this is one of the reasons we use better quality 500gsm PVC than available elsewhere, it takes far longer for the layers to break down in better quality PVC.

Some garden chemicals can stain – I was shown a marquee recently that had green stains around the rain skirt which seemed to have come from a chemical added to the lawn.

Better quality PVC always helps, we use a lacquer coated PVC as it is easier to clean and lasts longer than the cheap alternatives.

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Marquees for sale from DIY Marquees

Considering purchasing a marquee as part of your business plan? Look no further for the most durable, quality marquees in the industry. DIY Marquees has the ideal, traditional 9m x 9m marquee for sale perfect marquee for the winter for those companies or individuals looking for your more traditional, high quality marquee to host the next event.

What makes our marquees so high quality? Its all in the materials. DIY has years of experience with manufacturing and supplying marquees made from all varieties of materials and there is no doubt that while PVC materials are a little more expensive than PE or canvas, DIY Marquees knows that beyond a shadow of a doubt, that there is no reason to compromise quality for other inferior materials, which do not have half the life-span that PVC does. Meaning that you may invest a little more at the beginning, but your investment will last you twice as long, with less degeneration and repair costs down the line, and the marquee will stay strong for double the amount of time.

PCV, or Polyvinyl Chloride, is a high strength thermoplastic polymer that is used for a vast range of products, especially in the construction where strength and quality products cannot be sub-par.

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What is Duracoretex PVC?

Likewise, DIY Marquees for sale will not settle for sub-par materials, which is why we only use Duracoretex™ PVC for all of our PVC DIY Marquees. Duracoretex™ PVC comprises 5 layers of materials comprising of 2 layers of UV stabilising flame retardant laminated coating, 2 layers of plasticised PVC coating and 1 layer of highly durable, rip-stop polyester mesh.

Duracoretex™ PVC is tested to ensure that it meets the high quality standards which we require to ensure that we continue to satisfy the many new and returning professional marquee consumers who we have serviced with our marquees. Customers return because they themselves have already tried and tested our products and know that the quality is incomparable to other marquee suppliers. Laboratory tested for quality, performance and sustainability standards, by Intertek, leaders in testing of in-house testing for the optimisation of raw materials, DIY Marquees 9x9m Traditional marquees, made with Duracoretex™ PVC is guaranteed to have twice the life span of other, inferior materials.

The 9x9m Traditional DIY marquees, is the pinnacle of all 4-season marquees. You can expect your marquee to stand strong under almost any weather conditions, although we do recognise that sometimes nature is brutal and so at the first sign of tornadoes and other extreme weather-conditions, we recommend safety first! Other aspects which contribute to the strength of our marquees is that the high quality PVC allows for the use of high-frequency welding to seal the joins, which is superior to stitching which might lead to tearing of the material should the marquee come under strain. This also contributes to the weather-proofing of the marquees which is ideal for the wet UK climate.

Other strength enhancing features include physical eave braces and gable uprights, which support the marquee when under additional hardwearing conditions, ensuring that the DIY marquee and Duracoretex™ PVC is well supported during any event.

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Commercial marquees for sale

Nothing could be more romantic that a glorious marquee setting for your wedding day because when you use a marquee you can literally design your dream venue and place it anywhere you need to. Its absolutely the most fun type of wedding because not only is it not your usual wedding venue but it can still be traditional. If a fairytale wedding is what you covet, then DIY Party Tents are the perfect starting point for designing that dream! The options of shape and type of marquee are very varied allowing you to chose almost any shape to help you set the scene for the celebration of the best day of your lives, no matter how big or small your reception is. A beautifully decorated, lit and accessorised marquee is (excuse the pun) take a blank canvas and make it exquisite.

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DIY Marquees knows everything that you will need to ensure your beautiful day goes off without a hitch. Firstly, you will have to decide on what marquee you would like to use. From traditional marquees for sale to Marquee Catering Tent, there is a perfect option for any occasion. DIY Marquees well trained and experienced staff will assist you with any and all of the decision that you have to make when choosing a marquee. Not only does DIY have friendly staff available to assist you telephonically, but you can also go online and check out the Marquee Buyers Guide which is designed to help customers see what options and shapes are available to them. If you are an events planner and prefer to offer a marquee as an option to your clients, take a look at the many sizes and styles that are available to help you prepare the perfect wedding location. A marquee wedding can be set up at the bride or groom’s home and serves as an extension of the home which is hugely convenient when you have all of the house facilities on location. Facilities like parking, kitchens and toilets are an important part of the day and go a long way to ensure the success of the wedding or event. Simply extend your home with your DIY marquee for the perfect home wedding, no matter how big or small your garden is!

Imaging fairy lights and party flowers highlighted against a backdrop of a beautifully draped setting? The dream is possible in a marquee custom made or designed for your location. Marquees can even be used indoors, for example in a large barn which is dry and flat but which is too large to decorate as it is. Soften the mood and set it your party area, reception area and conversation areas separately ensuring that there is space for everyone to enjoy the day in a way that works for them. The bride and groom can make their way to the specially constructed dance floor and enjoy the start of their romantic journey into their future against a perfectly set back-drop. A day you will not forget starts with DIY marquees.

Commercial Green Marquees also available for purpose-specific company requirements.

 

DIY Party Tents

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How can I use a marquee? Let me count the ways! Marquees are by far the most versatile non-permanent structure which can be used for any event imaginable. Not only is a marquee an adaptable solution to your entertaining needs, its also affordable. Not sure about that? Go to DIY’s Marquees Marquee Buyers Guide which will direct you on everything to do with marquees from features and accessories for your marquee to sizes, lay-outs, and costs, using the interactive planner. There is no doubt that a marquee offers several benefits for you when you are planning any event, large or small. The first question you need to ask yourself when planning an event is where will the event be held? A marquee provides you with an immediate solution because it can go anywhere there is a flat space large enough to contain the size of the marquee. Problem solved! And nothing is more beautiful than an outdoor event where you can choose nature’s beauty as your backdrop.

Our DIY Party Tents offer solutions to event problems that you may not even have thought of yet and because our marquees are only the best when it comes to quality and strength, they can be utilized year-round, even in the unpredictable British weather. If you are expecting inclement weather and want to take extra precautions to be safe, we have a solution for any weather-related problem.

Marquees are perfect for accommodating a large crowd and is easily adapted and adjusted so that you can make it bigger or smaller as needs require. If you are someone who is thinking about using a marquee as part of your event planning or marketing and advertising business, we have a large selection of traditional marquees for sale which are simple to erect and hard-wearing for frequent use. DIY understands how important it is to have a marquee that is easy to both erect and pack away and which is resistant to damp so the quality of the materials which are used for the marquee are of great importance so DIY feels confident that purchasers of marquees required for frequent use, will be satisfied with their traditional marquee choice as they are made to exceptionally high quality standards.

Stuck with an awkward location or odd-shaped piece of ground which needs some creative thinking for presenting your tent? Don’t bat an eye … simply check out how to extend or connect one or more marquees to enable you to cover any unusual space. Then go ahead and decorate or brand your marquee as required. No one party should be the same old party as the last one. DIY Marquees has many additional features which you can use to make each, and every event stand out from the previous one. A simple change like adding lighting or add or remove sides or flooring and dividing small and large areas with passages and dance floors can enhance and change the dimensions of your marquee which is why they are so useful. Let’s get the party started!

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Whether you are gearing up to celebrate St Piran’s Day, the National Day of Cornwall, but attending their delectable pie eating contest; hunkering down to witness the UK’s most unconventional 16 hour football match, Ashbourne Royal Shrovetide Football Match, held  in the streets of Ashbourne; or unleashing your love for marmalade and Paddington Bear, at the World’s Original Marmalade Festival, the historic Dalemain estate in Penrith, you might be looking to extend your visit or add to the flavour of the occasion by selling your own products to contribute your own special vibe at all these events. No matter where in the UK, you choose to visit or attend famous traditional events, you can enjoy the comfort of our Premium DIY Marquees and its many benefits and safety features.

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Why would we encourage you to use our Premium DIY marquee? The answer is quite simple: the marquee speaks for itself in that it is by far and wide the most superior marquee available within the UK. We could go on to explain that the Premium DIY range boasts 650gsm Rip-stop Duracoretex PVC Roofs and side panels which are also 100% wind-resistant: is Flame Retardant to BS5438 & BS7838 and that the steel pipe framework is 38mm thick and has a 6m wind resistant, 20 degree roof: but to most folks, this would sound like marquee-jargon designed to overwhelm and impress you into submission so that you felt obligated to purchase nothing but this impressive list of material benefits. But we prefer to let our Premium DIY marquee, speak for itself. And here will introduce you to our interactive, online marquee planning tool, designed to assist you with choosing the perfect marquee for your needs, at your event of choice. DIY marquees has prepared and planned everything on your behalf so that all you have to do is long on and be guided by our planning tool after which we feel comfortable to you will be mind-blown by the sheer advantages of the Premium DIY Marquee. We will even provide you with downloadable instructions on how to erect a 3m, 4m or 6m Premium marquee with ease.

If you are wondering, how do I go about assessing the correct DIY Marquee sizing which will perfectly meet your needs, that is where we can help. While often the size of the venue dictates the maximum size of the marquee, there are other factors which play a part in your decision. Factors such as the size and layout of the furniture or equipment which you will need to fit inside the marquee, and if there are obstacles such as specific placement or obstacles around or even over which you need to place the marquee, these will be major factors in your decision making process. You also want to remember that when you are planning the marquee, to note in which direction your guests or customers will be coming from. And if you want to make our already impressive Premium DIY marquee look even more impressive, windows make a marquee cosier and more inviting.

A marquee for all occasions

With Autumn tipping its head over the garden fence and the English country-side ripening its colours; reds, yellows and oranges abound, making Autumn most certainly the best time of year to have an outdoor event. Summers can be unpredictable, with the potential for severity of heat which makes for discomfort, or unexpected rains can descend at any time. While in the UK we are famous for not letting the weather dampen the party, winter-time can bring with it storms which can rattle the most spirited patrons. So why not chose autumn to celebrate special occasions. A perfect Autumn wedding is not complete without a romantic marquee to help you set the scene. With the marquee as your blank canvas, you can literally set the stage for your special day.

Choosing a marquee for your special day allows you literally chose your space and decorate it accordingly, be it an intimate affair or a glorious display of grandeur that you are looking for, a marquee will give you the ability to create just that.

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For those wanting something more traditional, our 4x8m DIY marquee is widely regarded as the most versatile of all of the marquees and priced to match the pocket of anyone looking to create magic on that special day. Our marquees are the perfect buy which when you know that the life-span of PVC is twice that of PE or canvas and are excellent for any season of the year as you have the option of using high-frequency welding (rather than stitching) to make a completely waterproof and reliable shelter.

Not only do we sell heavy duty marquees but we offer many additional services as well, which means that you can source everything in the same place, saving you both time and energy. Should your day require that you have flooring laid, simply chose your colour on the website and this will be included in your delivery. Delivery is optional as you can collect from Dorking if you are looking to save on costs. However, we do deliver within and around the UK. A 30cm wide, 16m long guttering kit will automatically be added free of charge to any multiple orders. Marquees can also be financed!

One of the services that we are most proud to be able to share with anyone looking for commercial marquees, is the ability to try out all of our marquee sizes and styles, using our interactive planner. Simply choose the size of your marquee and partner it up with another marquee of your choice. Walkways can be used to connect more than one marquee or simply as the entrance to your marquee design. The interactive website allows you to mix and match and plan your design which you can then save and download for use at a later stage. Or you can simply click on one our many default plans which will help you with your decision. Its seamless and easy and DIY employees are more than happy to assist you with any questions and concerns which you may have. Trust DIY marquees to raise marquees to greater heights.

Wondering where you can purchase a pop-up marquee for sale?

Have you ever considered how much owning a marquee could benefit any business, be they small, medium or large? Business owners around the country buy industrial marquees as the perfect addition for their multiple business, storage and event needs. Any business which experiences seasonal selling would highly benefit from buying a marquee as a temporary or permanent option to their storage needs.

When business is booming and products are piling up around and outside the store room, employees are squeezing themselves in and out of passages and corridors lined with boxes, its time to consider buying an industrial marquee. Using a marquee as an alternative to building a storage area is a resourceful way of avoiding high costs of building, not to mention the stress and strain involved with dealing with architects, building contractors, electricians and the like, in the process. No permission is required to erect a marquee which means no building inspectors on site slowing the process down. And in slow seasons, you save money by not having to sit with a half empty storage room. Simply take your marquee down and stow away for the next influx of business. And should there be an unexpected increase in production during non-peak times, simply erect the marquee in a few hours and start saving space in your warehouse for easy collection and distribution of your goods.

Wondering where you can purchase a pop-up marquee for sale? Look no longer as DIY marquees has every marquee in any design you could possibly need for your business, as a suitable alternative to any business need. No matter how big or small your prerequisites are, there is a suitable marquee to make your business run smoother and grow. Multi-purpose pop up marquees can also be used for business events, such as team building, large meetings or conferences. So when your stock has all be bought and you are ready to celebrate a good years’ production and performance with your staff members, throw them a celebratory big bash in your DIY marquee. Simply decorate accordingly, lay the suitable flooring for the event and add tables, chairs and music and you have the perfect solution to your annual event.

Consider the same as you begin to wrap for the year and start to regroup for the up-coming production year. What better way to introduce new clients to your new product release or re-branding than with the event of the season to show case all your innovative business ideas by hosting networking event? And what a cost saving you would benefit from by being able to use your marquee for all of these purposes as and when you required. There is no denying that the value of owning your own business marquee is priceless. With no many uses and functions waiting to occur with the assistance of your business marquee, we would encourage you to contact DIY marquees immediately and buy industrial marquees now.

All weather, all purpose range of Marquees for sale

Starting a marquee business and buying a marquee isn’t something that should be taken lightly. Much research is needed to ensure that you buy a marquee from a professional, reputable company that has been in the business for many years. There are many companies selling marquees, all offering different ranges, quality, and service. Buying a marquee can be confusing. Let us help you choose which range might be most suitable for your requirements.

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Ensure when you purchase a marquee that you end up with exactly what you ordered and that you are satisfied with the quality. Check the finish, quality and durability.

DIY Marquee has a very useful and convenient interactive planner, so you can create your own unique marquee layouts. You can plan exactly what you require, and the planner will assist.

Compare the features and specifications of all their marquees for sale and see why they believe their DIY Marquees are the leading structures of their class in the world.

 

DIY Marquees – Raising Marquees to New Heights

DIY Marquees is a one stop shop for anyone wanting to start a marquee hire business or own their own marquee. Not only do they sell high quality, durable, all weather marquees and party tents, they also sell a large range of marquee accessories such as:

  • Tools
  • Lighting
  • Marquee Flooring
  • Doors
  • Tie Downs
  • Carry bags & boxes
  • Catering partitions
  • Gable pieces
  • Guttering kits
  • Repair kits
  • Web design
  • Marquee branding
  • Spare parts

With all the accessories you may require you will never be in a situation where you will get caught short.

MARQUEE LIGHTING

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Marquee Electrical Courses

We have designed our marquee lighting packages to be as simple as possible, simply connect the leads together plug in to the house/extension lead and you’re done. If your customer needs another power supply then an additional extension lead would usually do the job.

This simple system is perfect when you’re starting up a marquee hire business but after a while the jobs will become more intricate and so do the electrics. At this point you need to consider attending training courses.

Our friends at Essential Supplies are running electrical courses aimed at the marquee hire industry:

Event Electrics Course:

Our one day workshop is specifically aimed at those working in the Marquee
& Events industry. We will cover all aspects of the design, installation and testing of temporary electrical systems for events. The course is aimed at those who specify and install such systems but have no formal electrical qualification. We will guide candidates through best practises in installing electrical and lighting systems in temporary structures for events, including how to avoid some common pitfalls and some not so obvious. There will also be plenty of opportunities to get up close and personal with some of our latest products specifically designs for our industry.
This is a non examined course and provides no formal qualification; it is de-signed to provide candidates with an awareness of the issues surrounding electrical systems for temporary events. Candidates will receive a certificate of attendance upon completion and a set of course notes.
Price: £180 + VAT per candidate

Event Lighting Course:

Our one day workshop is specifically aimed at those working within the events industry. We shall cover methods and types of lighting and how to install your system. This is a non examined course and provides no formal qualification; it is de-signed to help candidates with lighting. Candidates will receive a certificate of attendance upon completion.
Price: £180 + VAT per candidate

PAT Testing Course:

The aim of our one day ‘practical’ workshop is to obtain an understanding of why
PAT Testing is necessary and be able to demonstrate safely and accurately all aspects of electrical testing necessary to perform PAT tests on your own or other peoples electrical equipment.

The course is specially designed for those within the events industry, looking at key
Products, unique to the Events World. The testing techniques learnt can be used in any industry. You will be shown how to PAT test a wide range of our products from extension leads to metal light fittings and from simple distribution boards to power tools. To ensure you get the most out of the course we aim to have a maximum of 6 Candidates on each course.
Price: £220 + VAT per candidate

If you have been in the hire industry for a few years and look to be taking the next step up in complexity of marquee bookings then I would recommend attending the Event Electrics Course first with the Event Lighting Course later.

All of your electrics require regular PAT testing, rather than paying an electrician to come in and test them it’s likely a wise investment to train you or a reliable member of staff up as a PAT tester.

At DIY Marquees we always try to promote best practice, we offer help and advice throughout the life of our marquees and in doing so try to ensure our marquee hirers can maintain good standards. Attending training courses like these that are specifically designed towards marquee hirers is good practice for everyone in the industry.

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Different styles of management on site with marquees

Different people have different styles of management, most (certainly in the marquee industry) fall in to one of two categories: Leading by example or leading by delegation.

Some will be proficient in both but most people naturally use one or the other and it is well worth learning both how your own management style works and those you work with to prevent conflict.

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Leading by example:

In a small group this is a good way of getting the job done. The person in charge sets the pace and does the work and everyone else is there as an assistant. This is how most people in small businesses work, if you’ve ever worked with a self-employed electrician, plumber or similar this is their only way of working.

  • With a small group of people this is often the fastest way of getting the job done
  • The quality of the work will always be high, after all it is the best person/most qualified that would be doing all of the work
  • Everyone has to work at the same pace as the leader which prevents people dragging their heels
  • This does place a lot of work/pressure on the leader who becomes irreplaceable
  • It’s difficult to scale up – a person can only work with so many assistants

Leading by delegation:

This is ideal for larger groups where tasks are delegated to different people. This is obviously how larger businesses work

  • The only way of working with large numbers of people
  • The quality of work can be more varied as you are relying on different peoples finishes
  • You can have different speeds of work which can breed resentment if one team is significantly slower than another

What does this mean in marquee hire? Whether it’s a DIY Party Tent or a Commercial DIY Marquee this can apply.

In my experience small groups are the most efficient way of working, within this small group should be a leader who leads by example (as above) otherwise it all becomes a bit aimless and drags on. The leader is the one who will set the pace, get the job done and maintain the standard.

On larger sites where you need more people the leader needs to be able to split the people and tasks in to smaller groups so they need to lead by delegation and have a leader by example in each smaller group.

Once the frame of a marquee is up you can split people up accordingly – some do the flooring, some do electrics, some could start another marquee if required. It is simply not efficient to have everyone doing the same job, if you have enough potential leaders working in 2’s and 3’s is by far the most effective and efficient way of working on site.

It is never a healthy thing having only one person capable of doing a certain job. If you run a small business and always work in a small group take the time to train those working with you as you work. It means your business will be easier to scale up (your assistant becomes a new leader) and less pressure on your shoulders.