Tents and events go hand in hand as you can rarely have one without the other. American Pavilion has been providing a variety of tents for events since our founding in 1902. The types of event tents is almost unlimited; tents for concerts and music festivals, event tents for corporate meetings and product displays, tents for weddings and parties, commercial tented events and tents for company picnics are just a few of the many uses.
Types of Tents and Events
What are the types of tents and events? There are many types of tents for rent, lease or sale; including but not limited to clear span tents, pole tents, tension tents and pipe frame tents.
Clear Span Tents
These are perfect for events since their installation is very fast, they are extremely weather resistant, and have no interior poles or exterior guy-lines. They can be installed in almost any width and length, from 100 square feet to over 100,000 square feet. Clear span tents and events can include many types of accessories including flooring, carpeting, lighting, fabric roof liners, glass sides, entry doors, temporary air conditioning and heat, generators and power distribution.
Pole Tents
Pole tents for events are also a popular choice as they come in a variety of colors and have an attractive look due to the tents high peaks. These high peaks get their support from large interior poles. Because their weather resistance is not always as good as clear span tents, you should limit the use of these tents to a short period of time. A pole tent can withstand strong weather but they are not engineered to withstand the most severe weather like many clear span event tents. The interior support poles can at times block views for guests and disturb the flow of guests, speakers and servers. Pole tents may come with side walls that you can open or close quickly depending on the weather.
Tension Tents
Tension tents for events are similar to pole tents because they come in a variety of colors and have attractive peaks running down the center of the tension tent due to the interior support poles. The design of these tents is so the tension that keeps the tent stretched properly is dispersed evenly throughout the fabric roof as opposed to the tension only being placed on support webs as in a pole tent. This over-all tension allows for a wide variety of designs and sizes.
Pipe Frames
Pipe frames for tented events are a good choice for small backyard affairs where you need to keep a handful of people out of the sun or a mild rain. We install these tents using an aluminum pipe frame and covered with a tent fabric to cover the roof and sides of the pipe frame tent. This is the least expensive rental option for event tents but they are only available in smaller sizes, and lack the robust engineering of a clear span event tent. Because of this, they are probably the least weather resistant of these four tents.
As you can see, there are a variety of tent structures for your event and it is best to speak with a professional to determine which tent will best solve your challenges and fit within your budget. American Pavilion is a nationwide supplier for events, and we would be happy to discuss any questions that you may have. Please visit us at www.americanpavilion.com or call 1.800.424.9699.