Definition:
A tent that features a set of individual poles arranged beneath the
fabric roof to support and define the shape of the structure. The
fabric roof is tensioned over the poles and attached to ropes and/or
cables at designated spots
around
the fabric's edges. The ropes/cables are anchored to the ground
using stakes, augers, or weights around the perimeter of the tent.
Pole-supported tents are the grandfather of the tent industry, and were
once the only type of tent available. Pole-supported tents remain
popular in the United States and are still considered an important part
of most tent rental inventories.
FRAME TENTS
Definition:
A tent with an assembled framework made of aluminum or steel pipes that
supports the fabric roof and defines the shape of the structure. The
rigid framework allows the tent to be free-standing without additional
support, but requires the same rope or
cable
anchoring system as a pole-supported tent to hold it in place, as
specified by applicable fire or building codes. Pipe frame-supported
tents are popular for events that require smaller tents. Most
manufacturers make units as small as 10 feet by 10 feet that are easy to
set up and tear down. They are also suitable for smaller events that
require few, if any interior obstruction since the frame system makes
interior supports unnecessary. Pipe frame-supported tents are available
in a variety of styles and sizes.
General
Seating Capacity Guidelines
Tent Size
Sq. Footage
*
Buffet Dinner
(# of
People)
*
Sit Down
(# of
People)
10 x 10
100
15
10
20 X 20
400
57
40
20 X 30
600
86
60
20 X 40
800
114
80
30 X 30
900
129
90
30 X 45
1350
229
160
30 X 60
1800
257
180
30 X 75
2250
321
225
40 X 40
1600
229
160
40 X 60
2400
343
240
40 X 80
3200
457
320
40 X 100
4000
571
400
* Seating capacity
does not allow for aisles, dance floors, service area, etc.
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Definition:
A tent that features a set of individual poles arranged beneath the
fabric roof to support and define the shape of the structure. The
fabric roof is tensioned over the poles and attached to ropes and/or
cables at designated spots
around
the fabric's edges. The ropes/cables are anchored to the ground
using stakes, augers, or weights around the perimeter of the tent.
Pole-supported tents are the grandfather of the tent industry, and were
once the only type of tent available. Pole-supported tents remain
popular in the United States and are still considered an important part
of most tent rental inventories.
Definition:
A tent with an assembled framework made of aluminum or steel pipes that
supports the fabric roof and defines the shape of the structure. The
rigid framework allows the tent to be free-standing without additional
support, but requires the same rope or
cable
anchoring system as a pole-supported tent to hold it in place, as
specified by applicable fire or building codes. Pipe frame-supported
tents are popular for events that require smaller tents. Most
manufacturers make units as small as 10 feet by 10 feet that are easy to
set up and tear down. They are also suitable for smaller events that
require few, if any interior obstruction since the frame system makes
interior supports unnecessary. Pipe frame-supported tents are available
in a variety of styles and sizes.
