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Considering purchasing a marquee as part of your business plan? Look no further for the most durable, quality marquees in the industry. DIY Marquees has the ideal, traditional 9m x 9m marquee for sale for those companies looking for your more traditional, high quality marquee.

What makes our marquees so high quality? Its all in the materials. DIY has years of experience with manufacturing and supplying marquees made from all varieties of materials and there is no doubt that while PVC materials are a little more expensive than PE or canvas, DIY Marquees knows that beyond a shadow of a doubt, that there is no reason to compromise quality for other inferior materials, which do not have half the life-span that PVC does. Meaning that you may invest a little more at the beginning, but your investment will last you twice as long, with less degeneration and repair costs down the line, and the marquee will stay strong for double the amount of time.

PCV, or Polyvinyl Chloride, is a high strength thermoplastic polymer which is used for a vast range of products, especially in the construction where strength and quality products cannot be sub-par.

What is Duracoretex PVC?

Likewise, DIY Marquees will not settle for sub-par materials, which is why we only use Duracoretex™ PVC for all of our PVC DIY Marquees. Duracoretex™ PVC comprises 5 layers of materials comprising of 2 layers of UV stabilising flame retardant laminated coating, 2 layers of plasticised PVC coating and 1 layer of highly durable, rip-stop polyester mesh.

Duracoretex™ PVC is tested to ensure that it meets the high quality standards which we require to ensure that we continue to satisfy the many new and returning professional marquee consumers who we have serviced with our marquees. Customers return because they themselves have already tried and tested our products and know that the quality is incomparable to other marquee suppliers. Laboratory tested for quality, performance and sustainability standards, by Intertek, leaders in testing of in-house testing for the optimisation of raw materials, DIY Marquees 9x9m Traditional marquees, made with Duracoretex™ PVC is guaranteed to have twice the life span of other, inferior materials.

The 9x9m Traditional DIY marquees, is the pinnacle of all 4-season marquees. You can expect your marquee to stand strong under almost any weather conditions, although we do recognise that sometimes nature is brutal and so at the first sign of tornadoes and other extreme weather-conditions, we recommend safety first! Other aspects which contribute to the strength of our marquees is that the high quality PVC allows for the use of high-frequency welding to seal the joins, which is superior to stitching which might lead to tearing of the material should the marquee come under strain. This also contributes to the weather-proofing of the marquees which is ideal for the wet UK climate.

Other strength enhancing features include physical eave braces and gable uprights which support the marquee when under additional hard-wearing conditions, ensuring that the DIY marquee and Duracoretex™ PVC are well supported during any event.

If you are in the business of hiring out marquees and know that now is the time to start thinking about providing the ultimate, alternate venue for company’s who are getting ready to show their employees their appreciation for all of their efforts throughout what has been a trying year. Those who are looking for a way to host their loyal clients, who have stood by their side through the thick and thin of the year and who are looking for an option which will accommodate people in small groups, where there is plenty of ventilation and space to allow for social distancing. DIY Green Marquees are the most versatile way for a company to hold many small events, while ensuring that there is no risk on those who will be attending the event. No doubt one of the easiest and most cost-effective yet able to accommodate all the usual needs which an end of year venue needs to offer, providing a way to put on a show to impress clients and employees alike.

DIY Marquees offer a variety of superior ranges of marquees, including the DIY Marquee green marquee, which has the capacity to meet your clients’ venue, needs to help them set up the event of the year. Hirers are encouraged to look at the online interactive marquee planner and check out the options that are available to help you to make your marquee a suitable venue with all of the trimmings. Not only are the marquees fully aligned to all of the health and safety requirements, in terms of the standards of material DIY Marquees use to construct their marquees, they also meet all legislative requirements and can be beautifully constructed to look like a fairy-tale Christmas. All it takes is a little extra attention to the electrics and you will be able to light your marquee up like a Christmas tree for the ultimate holiday feel.  DIY Marquee is always looking for inspired and interactive ways to make the marquee experience easier and safer for the full lifespan of the marquee and will never leave hirers stuck for new ideas to make their marquee the most desirable and sought after venue.

DIY Marquees offers 2 excellent options in terms of lighting solutions for marquees. A superior choice of lighting is offered as part of the marquee lighting packages, such as your ultimate marquee chandelier or the retro and classic style marquee festoons. Secondly, and something that is highly recommended for hirers, is to do your own marquee electrics so as to ensure the standards are always compliant and that should any emergency occur, there is always someone on site to assist with the repair. It does not take much lighting to make your marquee look particularly pretty but for those who what a little something more elaborate or complex, consider attending one of the electrics courses aimed specifically at those in the hiring industry. Light courses and PAT lighting course information is available online for those who are ready to take the next step. find out about Marquee Electrical Courses

A marquee is absolutely the smartest event venue that anyone could think of. Reasons why are self-explanatory but because of their belief in their products. A marquee can be a venue for all seasons which is one of the main reasons why so many people choose to invest in a marquee as a solution to their venue or catering problems.

A special event, celebrated in a marquee always adds a certain kind of sparkle to that event… perhaps it’s because it’s a little out of the ordinary, or perhaps its because a marquee can be set up to perfectly suit the function that you need it to, while also looking absolutely stunning during day or night! No one thinks of a marquee and doesn’t think of how lovely it can be for any event. It’s fun and fresh as opposed to the same old pub or club venue that your family has been using for decades. And don’t just use your marquee once…use it again and again for any special event. It is a purchase that you will never regret.

Your marquee is adaptable, re-designable, do-up-able, and functional! Add a red carpet and a fancy chandelier and you have the stuff from which great formal events are made. Add a heater and closed panels and you have the coziest joint in the neighborhood during the winter chilly months. Divide your main tent from the catering area and you have a workspace right on hand from which you can serve your guests the most delectable eats in superb style. And while the dance floor hots up, you caterers can pack up and leave without disturbing the event for the night so that you can party the night away.

Now that you have heard all of the good things about marquees, you are no doubt wondering where and how you can get your hands on the trendiest venue in town… DIY Marquees doesn’t pretend to know it all about marquees because they do know it all and will assist you with every aspect of your purchase from start to finish.

It couldn’t be easier when you visit DIY Marquees for sale – all of the information that you would ever need to know when buying a marquee including the Green Marquee for sale range is available on the site: sizes, options, additional extras, materials used, where to use which marquee and which is recommended for which conditions. DIY Marquees make buying a marquee an absolutely seamless experience.

DIY Marquees make things simple for marquee business owners, with useful, practical marquee accessories and amazing marquee lighting packages simplicity is key, simply connect the leads together plug in to the house/extension lead and you’re done. If your customer needs another power supply, then an additional extension lead would usually do the job.

This simple system is perfect when you’re starting up a marquee hire business but after a while the jobs will become more intricate and so do the electrics. At this point you need to consider attending training courses from our friends at Essential Supplies who are running electrical courses aimed at the marquee hire industry:

Event Lighting Course:

Our one day workshop is specifically aimed at those working within the events industry. We shall cover methods and types of lighting and how to install your system. This is a non examined course and provides no formal qualification; it is de-signed to help candidates with lighting. Candidates will receive a certificate of attendance upon completion.

Price: £180 + VAT per candidate

Marquee flooring packages are designed to be easy to lay whilst giving one of the best finishes available in a marquee using new carpet, available in red, green or honeybeige.

Included in each package is a non-breathable underlay, this is placed underneath the carpet when laying to prevent the build-up of condensation during your event (grass gives off a lot of water vapour if not covered). Grass is very tough so covering for a week or so will not generally cause any harm.

The marquee flooring is simply nailed in place -hammer, nails, cutting knife and a tool belt are included in the package. Watch our marquee flooring video to see how easy it is to lay.

This is the flooring and method of laying used by most of the marquee hire industry.

DIY Marquees are manufactured for all weather conditions for a superb outdoor function experience such as weddings, official engagements, company functions and special events. High quality and durability will never be compromised. DIY Marquee tents for sale have a wide range combining distinctive and innovative styles using only the best materials in the industry.

DIY Marquees have a useful and convenient marquee purchase planner for you to experiment with different layouts. Contact them for more information.

Pop Up Marquee for sale Handy Tips

Furniture:

• Unlike marquees, furniture is often too expensive to buy so hiring is usually the best solution
• For a formal atmosphere use larger round tables (5ft for seating 8/9, 5ft6in for seating 10)
• Use a mixture of smaller tables to create an informal atmosphere (see this article on seating)
• You can get away with fitting more people in a marquee for a party than for a wedding, a wedding requires more space, but you can squeeze people up a bit at parties.
• A marquee can hold more people standing than seated (generally around 1.5 times the number seated) but it’s always worth having some seats in rows against the sides of a marquee even if you are leaving the middle completely clear for standing (or using it as a dance floor area)
• For formal seating remember an easel for table plans (or two for larger functions)

Dance Floors:

• Do you want your party to be mainly about the dancing? In which case put the dance floor in the middle so it is very much the centre of attention. If you want it as an option, then put it at one end.
• Like furniture dance floors can be prohibitively expensive to purchase hiring or making yourself (18mm plywood screwed to battens and stained) are the most common solutions
• Alternatively, if your marquee is to cover part of a patio or decking area that can be used as a dance floor

Other:

• Set the marquee up several days in advance and test the lighting and heating (if applicable) at the time of your function just to make sure both are sufficient.
• People (mainly blokes) will always congregate around the bar. For this reason, always position it near the evening’s entertainment to avoid having two parties. Always aim to keep everyone in one place to maintain the atmosphere so avoid putting the bar in the house or a separate marquee
• Always have lighting on a dimmer, this gives you the flexibility to supply lighting to eat by and mood lighting to dance by
• In October to April you will need to heat the marquee  have the heating on for an hour before people arrive to ensure they walk into a wall of warmth
• In May to September, you might need a heater just to take the chill off in the seating area later in the evening
• Think of how your guests will arrive – a simple path of carpet with flower pots makes an attractive and inviting entrance to the marquee
• Think of how your guests will leave – it’s likely to be dark so some form of lighting will be needed to guide people back to their cars
• You would normally allow one toilet per 40-50 guests. If you don’t have enough available then consider hiring a luxury toilet unit
• Give neighbours plenty of notice especially if you plan on partying until the early hours
• Notify the police, it may sound extreme but it allows them to give informed responses (such as finishing time) to any complaint rather than come knocking on your door

Contact DIY Marquee for sale to find out more about their Classic DIY marquee range

DIY Marquees pride themselves in 100% customer satisfaction ensuring their customers receive excellent customer service. This family owned and run business go out of their way to ensure their customers receive all the advice and assistance when starting a marquee business. They invest their time and expertise to ensure the success of their customers. They have some useful articles and a marquee size guide on their website to help clients make decisions.

Read what some of their customers have to say:

“Amazing company. Customer service is spot on. Always so helpful and have been crucial to the startup, success, and smooth running of our business. We could not have achieved what we have done without the help of such a brilliant supplier. Recommended to many and will continue to recommend. Thanks, Spencer, Colin and the rest of the team.” Sarah – Dec 2016

DIY Marquees get involved in the marquee industry particularly commercial marquee for sale they keep updated with the latest trends and functionality which they will showcase at The Showman’s Show on the 18 & 19 OCTOBER at Newbury Showground, Berkshire.

The DIY MARQUEES stand will be:

STAND 260,

AVENUE E.

This is a great opportunity to talk to them, discuss any queries you might have and check out their new & existing products.

They love talking to customers and offering advice regarding marquee hire and the events industry.

Click here for a complete Marquee Buyers Guide.

DIY MARQUEE BUYERS GUIDE

When looking to buy a marquee the first thing to do is decide what size(s) of marquee you need, only then can you decide which range of marquee is most suitable for you.

There are several ways of calculating this:

• Measure your garden. If space is limited your guest list may be restricted by the maximum size of marquee able to fit in the space.

• If your garden is an awkward size then consider using more than one marquee connected together to cover the space. Multiple marquees can take a little more thought in planning a successful party but please contact us, we’re marquee specialists and are here to help.

• If you need help in picturing the layout of a marquee then check out our interactive marquee planner on our website and experiment with different layouts.

The following marquee size guide shows the capacity (seated or standing) or each size of marquee. Size guides can vary greatly, this is due to the variety of ways a marquee can be used. For example, a 6x12m marquee can seat 70-80 people at round tables but if you allow for buffet tables and/or a dance floor then the capacity is reduced.

If you are in any doubt over any detail in our Marquee Buyers Guide please contact us with your requirements and we would be more than happy to put together some sample layouts for you.

DIY Marquees have a wide range of marquees :

DIY Marquees stock marquee parts for the entire range of marquees they sell so you never have to worry if something breaks or stops working. Their online shop is both convenient and hassle-free. Once you place your online order, your parts will be with you within a few days.

Browse through their store and you will find the part you are looking for if not drop them an email or call them and they will happily assist.

General parts for all marquee for sale can be found under Universal Marquee Spare Parts

There you will find Marquee Eye Bolts:-

Used to assemble marquee framework (connects poles to knuckles)

Sold per kg (approx 80 bolts per kg)

Exact product details may vary

and

Large and small bungee loops

Replacement large bungee loops for DIY Marquee range

Price is for a pack of 20, please select the number of packs you require

Browse through the following product categories to find what parts you are looking for:-

• DIY Party Tents
• Classic DIY Marquees
• Premium DIY Marquees
• Commercial DIY Marquees
• Professional DIY Marquees
• Deluxe DIY Marquees

Contact DIY Marquee for sale UK for further assistance

DIY Marquees specialise in all types of marquees and pop up party tents for sale as well as an extensive range of marquee linings for sale, heating and flooring.

Small marquees for sale are by nature easy to erect but still highly durable and able to withstand nearly anything the British weather can throw at them.

DIY Marquees are renowned for their affordability and quality, they do not compromise on quality of their products. Read below about the superior quality of their marquee covers.

Duracoretex PVC

How do I know the quality of a PVC marquee cover? This problem arises as the only generic way of describing PVC is by weight – 380gsm, 500gsm, 650gsm.

The problem we have as a supplier is that there are many many different qualities of PVC within these weight bands. We could make our marquees cheaper by using a different quality (but same weight) PVC for example.

The problem you have as a hirer/user is how do you know what quality of PVC you are buying?

After many many years of supplying marquees using different versions of PVC we are now exclusively using Duracoretex PVC, this is because it has proved itself to be the most durable of all of the materials we have used across all weight categories.

The strength of the initial core material gives the fabric its strength with Duracoretex PVC often outperforming heavier weight non-branded PVC.

So, is all non-branded PVC unsuitable? Certainly not. But the quality of our marquees is how we have gained our excellent reputation and this is not something we wish to risk. Hence, we use Duracoretex PVC.

If you’re looking for a marquee to buy then look no further than DIY Marquees the professionals in selling Marquees. They offer a variety of different ranges and models meaning they have a marquee to suit any budget. Whether it’s a sit-down formal wedding marquee or a party on a patio they have the marquee to suit.