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You’re having an event, and it must be perfect. You’ve decided to rent a tent, but you don’t want your guests standing on grass! Well, now they don’t have to with a portable flooring rental for tents!

There is a tremendous swell of interest in American Pavilion’s latest product introduction; a heavy duty, portable tent floor. This floor is beneficial for any tent usage, not just for events and parties. Manufactured from High-Density Polyethylene, this floor is designed to support not only pedestrian traffic but also the use of vehicles including cars, trucks and even forklifts.

Benefits of a Portable Flooring Rental

Tent flooring is not just a luxury, sometimes it is necessary. Regardless of your tent structure needs, a portable flooring rental for your tent is beneficial. The following are a few of the features that this floor offers:

30,000 lbs. sq/ft static load suitable for all but the heaviest of uses.
Modular design which offers the ability to make the floor fit in ANY sized tent.
A diamond-plate finish for added slip resistance along with drainage holes to prevent water build up.
Grass protection by utilizing a moisture canopy, ventilation holes and support ribs to allow distribution of weight over a wider area.
A surface height of almost two inches which allows for the floor to be elevated above damaging rain, mud and water run-off.

This new tent floor may also be carpeted with American Pavilion’s wide variety of rental carpet for that added touch. Some other uses of our new portable tent floor have included walkways between tents, temporary roadways over grass, sand or dirt, temporary flooring at military bases and the protection of lawns and grass during concerts and other outdoor special events.

Uses of Tent Flooring

Tent flooring is very beneficial and has many uses. Whether you are throwing a large event, such as a wedding, or if you are using a clearspan tent for construction. Not only can you use flooring for your wedding tent, but you can also rent a dancefloor. For construction, the grassy floor may be too slick or soft to work productively, thus leading to a need for flooring to hold your heavy equipment.

American Pavilion is proud to add this new flooring to its inventory of portable tent floors. This new floor, along with the other types of tent floors in our current inventory gives American Pavilion the ability to offer the right floor at the right price for each and every client’s event.

There are dozens of different styles and types of rental tents and thousands of tent rental companies. You may need a rental tent for a party, a corporate event or a sporting event but there are some questions that you must ask your potential tent rental companies before you sign a contract to ensure that you receive the best experience possible.

What to ask potential tent rental companies

With so many different types of tent rentals, it’s important to fully understand what type of tent rental company you want to choose. Do you need a party tent rental? Do you need a tent that has heating, flooring, and lighting? Maybe you need a construction tent? Finding potential tent rental companies to match your needs doesn’t need to be difficult, just ask a few questions.

The following are just a few of the questions that need to be asked before your next rental:

1. How long have you been in business?

You are looking for a company that has been in business for a long period of time. Companies that survive for twenty or more years must be doing something right and since events are growing increasingly complicated you want a company with a great deal of experience. Experience is incredibly important in the tent rental industry because it proves their value. The company you should choose be able to adapt and change with the different times and needs.

American Pavilion has been in business for 107 years, making it one of the oldest and most experienced tent rental companies in the U.S.

2. How long has the salesperson that you are dealing with been in the business?

You might have chosen a company with many years of experience but if you get a new salesperson that lacks event management experience then you could be putting your event in jeopardy. It is best when you can deal with the owner or a member of the management team since they have a vested interest in keeping you happy.

Your company should understand that each event is different and unique. They should be invested in your success of the event. Those are the companies who will do everything they can to ensure a successful event. They will be the ones to meet deadlines.

3. How old is the tent that I am renting?

Tents don’t last forever and whether it is a party tent, clear span tent, commercial tent, large tent or any other type, the fabrics can become dull and damaged over time. Some companies turn over their inventory every couple of years while others stretch out their replacement cycle over many years. Newer is better.

This is especially important if your tent will be in harsh weather. Old tents just cannot hold up to extreme temperatures like new ones can. If you are looking for construction, warehouse, or industry tents, make sure to ask this question.

4. Will my tent be clean?

Sounds pretty basic but you would be surprised at the number of tents that have mold, mildew or dirt on them because of time or money pressures on the rental company. You have a right to a clean tent so ask about its condition (and get it in writing).

No one wants to rent a tent for their wedding that is covered with dirt.

5. Is my tent engineered?

Smaller tents are not yet a major concern, but in many jurisdictions all tents, especially larger ones, are coming under increasing scrutiny from building and fire inspectors. The IBC codes are the most recognized for tents but depending on your location, other applicable codes might govern your rental tent.

The last thing you want is an event that is not permitted because of a lack of engineering for your tent. Good companies that inventory quality tents will have this engineering on hand so ask to see it.

Along with the engineering, you want to make sure that the company you choose follows all building codes. This is an important question to ask, regardless of your event or tent needs.

By asking these five questions, you can learn a lot about the tent rental companies. If the person you are speaking with ever becomes uneasy during these questions, that is a red flag. These questions should give you more insight into the company, their products, and their value. If they struggle to answer these questions, they may not be as great as they initially expressed.

Finding a company to meet your tent and event needs doesn’t have to be difficult. Ask these five questions, and you’ll be able to find the perfect tent company.