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CLEARSPAN
Clearspan marquees are modern aluminium structures, that are modular in design and as such are easy to make larger or smaller by simply adding or removing ‘bays’.
TRADITIONAL
These are the more classic marquees that have large wooden internal poles and guyropes around the perimeter to provide the tension in the roof.
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These are an oriental style canopy that creates a different feel and can be put to a
number of uses, ranging from a stand-alone focus for a small party to an entrance area to
a larger marquee. |
WHICH TYPE OF MARQUEE DO YOU WANT?
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There are various pros and cons to each type:
Clearspan advantages |
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There are no internal poles or posts, giving the maximum possible working space inside.
They take up exactly the space of the marquee with no extra area needed for the guyropes.
They can be ‘tied down’ to a broader range of surfaces (tarmac / tennis court / gravel); traditional marquees need stakes to be driven into the ground. |
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They are more resistant to high winds.
There are more options with regard to interior options eg lining etc
Stakes around perimeter of traditional marquees are a trip hazard particularly for children and in the dark. |
Traditional advantages |
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They provide more of a casual ‘rustic’ look.
They look better without lining as they do not have internal metal. |
Marquee sizes
All Marquees are graded by their width. We have 3m, 6m, 9m and 12m wide marquees. As a starting point the uses to which they are most commonly put are as follows:
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3 metres – walkway between houses or marquees. Can also provide an extra covered space on a narrow patio or deck adjoining a house.
6 metres – good for parties of up to 60 or 70 people to create a cosy atmosphere. Can also be an ancillary marquee for caterers or as a bar.
9 metres – any event for between 70 and 150 people, either sitting or standing.
12 metres – any event with over 150 people. Also fits a tennis court area well.
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Beyond the width each ‘modular’ section is 3m long. Hence our marquees can be
configured in any 3 metre square denomination from 3m x 3m to 12m x 60m.
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