What To Look For In A Party Tent
What are discount party tents, and why would you need one? Good question. Party tents are temporary shelters that are used both outdoors and indoors for meetings, parties, and even storage. They are temporary in nature, easy to put up and easy to take down when you are finished with them. Discount party tents are available in a great variety of styles, colors and sizes to suit just about every need. Discount party tents are great for --- Backyard birthday parties Lawn parties Graduation parties Sporting events Block parties Booths Product shows Outdoor weddings Outdoor wedding receptions Picnics Family reunions Retirement parties School reunions Fairgrounds Exhibits Trade Shows Discount Party Tents: What Size Tent Is Right For Me? Discount party tents are available in many different sizes, depending on the manufacturer chosen. One of the most common of the square tents is the 8' x 8' tent. The 8x8 will give you 64 square feet of space - enough to sit 6-8 people comfortably. A 10' x 10' square discount party tent will give you 100 square feet of space - enough for buffet serving tables, a small platform or even a dance floor! Rectangular sizes are also available; often manufacturers of discount party tables will make the tent a uniform width and in a variety of lengths. Remember also that discount party tents can be placed end-to-end to give you an enormous space, limited only by the size of the land they will be placed on. Discount Party Tents: Basic Types As noted above, all tents are either square (all sides equal length) or rectangular. There are 3 basic tent designs: The small canopy - these are small and lightweight, easy to set up and take down. They are also the most inexpensive of all discount party tents, and are suitable for small gatherings and small yards. Tents with mesh curtains - these discount party tents have sides constructed of a mesh to keep out insects - usually the sides zip together. They are great for areas where bugs can be a problem, and for evening events (to protect from mosquitoes which come out at dusk). Usually the mesh curtains can be gathered together and tied at the corners of the tent, to keep them out of the way when they are not needed. Walled tents - these discount party tents have walls that can completely surround the occupants. The walls are lightweight, made of plastic or similar materials, just like the top of the tent. Some discount party tents have 'see-through' walls, using transparent plastic or mesh. These types of discount party tents offer the best protection from the wind and sun, and offer the greatest stability and durability. Discount Party Tents: Features To Look For 1. Make sure that your tent is made of very durable materials - heavy gauge plastic, or fabric - wind and sun can be damaging to any tent. Zippers, tie-downs, poles, ropes should all be made to last. 2. Materials used in discount party tents should always be fire-retardant. 3. Your discount party tent should be easy to assemble and easy to take down. 4. A discount party tent should be easy to clean and repair (rips and tears, broken zippers). 5. Replacement sides and mesh curtains should be available from any reputable dealer or manufacturer of discount party tents. 6. Inquire from your dealer/manufacturer if warranties and trade-in/trade-up options are available. |
