What type of tent is best for my event or application?

The tent and fabric structure industry, like most others, has seen a tremendous advancement in the technology and capabilities of the available products over the last decade. The choices can be overwhelming for even the most seasoned event professionals. The days of a frame tent or a pole tent are long gone. Today there are tension tents, traditional pole tents, clear span tents or structures, frame tents, high-peak frame tents, steel frame tents, and even inflatable tents.

Currently the most popular tents are clear span and frame tents. Both of these tents offer an unobstructed interior with no center supports and both are able to be installed using weights for those applications where staking is not an option. Clear span tents, tension tents, and some frame tents are engineered to meet specific loads of wind and sometimes even snow. For clients that require a side height of 10' or more the clear span tent is the best option and can be installed with legs up to 17' tall. Most frame, tension, and pole tents are limited to 10' in side height. Tension and pole tents are great solutions when you need to cover a large area on a limited budget and are typically one of the cheapest options per square foot.

If you plan to contract with a tent company, the tent company should be willing to conduct a site survey for you and discuss what options they have available. For most of our events there are several options that could work and the decision really boils down to what look the client likes and what the budget will allow. For help in choosing a tent or fabric structure for your next event or other application please call us at 800-352-8368 or check out our website at www.traubetent.com.

How to Beat the Heat

Summer in the Midwest can be brutal with the hot sun and high humidity taking its toll on everyone. The pace of work slows and hydration becomes critical. Our crews are used to battling through this heat and know that drinking plenty of water is the key. Events and other applications for tents slow down during the hottest days of summer, but tents are still a viable solution. Our tents are made from a blockout fabric meaning they do not let any natural light in through the fabric. This will help create a cooler environment by providing true shade. Other accessories are available to help alleviate or eliminate the heat. Ceiling and portable fans are a simple and cost effective option for most clients. Misters and evaporate coolers are another option, but do not perform very well under high humidity situations. The best solution and the only way to truly eliminate the heat is with forced air air conditioning. This is the most expensive option, but offers a true solution regardless of how hot and humid it may be. Contact Traube tent to find out what solution works best for you and your next tent rental or purchase 800-352-8368.