Custom tents are the perfect solution for nearly every industry. Construction needs? Storage needs? Tradeshow events? A customized tent is the answer.
There are so many reasons to use a tent and they are customizable that the number of available options for your tent is unheard of. In fact, there are more options for your tent than there are flavor combinations at your local 7-11.
While we all love options, sometimes having too many things to choose from just makes choosing so much more difficult. So, we thought that maybe you would appreciate a breakdown on how to choose a customized tent for your needs.
A Customized Tent Fills the Need
Before you can even begin to move any further in the process, you have to know the answer to – What do you need the tent for? Determining your needs can help you narrow things down a bit. It can rule out the things you don’t necessarily need or the things that don’t make sense while also narrowing down the absolute must-haves.
– Events
Tents are commonly used for things you may not have even considered. Sure, they are absolutely used for outdoor weddings. They provide an incredible space for the ceremony and the reception. There are so many ways that tents can be customized and transformed into unforgettable spaces.
Other types of events thrive on tented space, too. Concerts, trade shows, and fundraisers, for instance, usually have high attendance rates. Tents provide the ideal space for these things thanks to their ability to expand their space, amongst other things, of course.
– Healthcare
The healthcare industry has made great use of tents throughout the pandemic, a customized tent became field hospitals, COVID testing/vaccine sites, even drive-thru testing sites. They narrowed down what they needed from the tent – and the tent delivered.
– Construction
The construction industry also has great demands when it comes to sizing and other specifics – highly dependent on their current project. The same is true for those in the non-profit sector who set up for relief at natural disasters that can change at any moment.
– Agriculture
The agricultural industry, sports arenas, military tent needs, corporate events (or additional workspace), festivals and fairs, and more – are all in need of tents. Each has a unique demand that must be met by the tented space.
Determine Size of Your Tent
When you know you need a customized tent, you have to determine the size of the tent. How big is it going to be – or how small? What size do you think you will require?
To determine the size of the tent you will need, don’t guess and never assume. For example, 20’ x 30’ (or 600 sq ft) may seem like a huge tent that will easily hold your 250 person guest list. However, it really only serves about 100 people if you are using theater seating, 75 for cocktails, 60 for banquet seating, and 50 if you are hosting a sit-down dinner.
The best way to see what size tent you need is to consider a few big factors:
- The number of people who will be using the tent
- Any seating arrangement, layout, design setup you need.
- The weather also plays a role (sides up, sides down? More space on a hot day, etc)
Remember to take into consideration how many items you will have in the tent. Will there be a stage and lots of chairs? A lot of machinery and equipment? The more things, the fewer people. And vice versa.
Below is an example of guidelines to follow when it comes to sizing and how much space to allow:
- Bar: 150 sq ft
- Buffet table: 100 sq ft
- Sit-down dinner: 10-12 sq ft per person
- Cocktail setting: 8sq ft per person
- Theater/concert-type setting: 4 sq ft per person
- Dance floor: 4sq ft per person
If you are stuck and are not sure what size tent will meet your needs, then speak to a professional. When you order your tent, you will have the opportunity to talk this through and ensure you get one that is a perfect fit.
Choosing Your Fabric
Vinyl fabric that is durable, long-lasting, NFPA 701 flame retardant, and UV blocking is what comes standard on our tents. Our tent fabric is environmentally friendly. It keeps out the heat in the summer and keeps the heat in during the winter months. It even allows in natural lighting.
And, it is white. But since you are creating a customized tent, you can ditch the white.
You can purchase a tent with fabric in any color you wish. You can even have your logo or information printed on it. For some, the outside doesn’t matter as much as what is going on inside the tent. For others, the outside brings identifying marks for brand recognition.
Take the time to determine the best option for your fabric – and how it may benefit you over time.
Snag Your Accessories, Big and Small
Finally, on the last stop when shopping for your perfect customized tent to fit your needs – you are going to need to accessorize. There are many options to choose from here. This is where you get to make your tent yours.
Choose from accessories like:
- Generators
- HVAC systems for climate control
- Wooden flooring
- Staging
- Carpeting
- Lighting
- Glass entry doors
You can choose whether you want sidewalls or whether you don’t. You can decide where you would like to put your doors – and even what kind of doors you would like. There are different forms of lighting, different ways to create layouts and designs, and so much more.
Despite all the choices, creating the perfect customized tent is rather easy once you know what your needs are and what you expect to get from your tent.
Remember, your tent has no pole or beams inside to disrupt the flow. Once you have the proper size tent for whatever your needs are, you can customize every inch of it without worry. But, to be sure you are getting the most from your tent, it is best to speak to professionals who know every aspect of the tenting industry and every option available to you. How else will you know you are getting a tent customized exactly to fit your needs?
