Most Common Pop Up Canopy Tent Problems And Their Solutions
Do you own a canopy tent? If you do, you know how versatile it is as an accessory. You can take it to the beach for some fun in the sun. You can install one in your backyard for a barbeque party with family and friends. And you can take your custom canopy, designed exclusively for your brand, to tradeshows and exhibitions and attract a lot of attention. These days, large commercial canopy tents have become the mainstay for corporate events and fundraisers.
But tent users often tend to complain about a bunch of issues that bother them. So, we thought it was high time to address these issues and provide possible solutions to keep tent users happy.
Here’s the list of the most common concerns and their remedies.
#1 “My tent flaps and waivers in high wind!”
Well, a canopy tent is not meant to be used in high wind in the first place. Mild gusts and sea-breeze are alright. But anything stronger than that can topple your tent, if you don’t secure it properly.
So, how do your secure your tent at the beach, or in mild windy conditions? Just follow these steps.
- Once you have pitched your tent, secure the canopy with guy ropes and tent stakes.
- Make sure the guy ropes are taut and the tent stakes are buried deep into the ground, especially in the beach sand.
- What if you have to pitch your tent on a hard surface like concrete or stone? Replace tent stakes with weights.
- Make sure your tent legs have footplates installed. Use sandbags, steel weight plates or concrete blocks to weight the tent-frame down.
- Your tent is now secure from mild gusts.
Remember, pitching a tent in stormy weather is an absolute no-no.
#2 “My tent frame creaks and there are stress fractures in it.”
That’s what happens when you don’t buy your tent from reputed manufacturers. High quality tent makers such as Extreme Canopy use steel and extruded aluminium for their tent frames. How is steel or aluminium good for your tent?
- Steel is an alloy that has iron and carbon as its chief constituents. Iron tends to rust in moist environment. But alloys like stainless steel are made to be corrosion resistant.
- Aluminium is naturally corrosion resistant because it grows a thin layer of oxide on its surface that keeps atmospheric oxygen from further eating into it.
- Steel is heavier than aluminium, but aluminium is slightly more expensive. So, either materials match up in terms of applicability in tent manufacturing.
- Aluminium and steel frames last a very long time.
Hence, choose wisely and trust brands that are well-received in the market.
#3 “There’s water pooling on my tent canopy, not least in the wet seasons. And I can see a lot of fungal growth.”
This can happen due to two reasons –
1. You are not being careful enough while storing your tent.
2. Or, there’s a lot of sagging in your canopy fabric.
Good quality tent manufacturers use tightly woven polyester or thick PVC sheets for their tent canopies. These fabrics are often PU coated for added benefits, so that the canopies –
- Block UV radiations and water.
- Act as fire-retardants.
- Remain taut even after prolonged use.
To stop mildew from growing, use antifungal solutions available in the market. Remember to clean your tent thoroughly before packing and storing. Always store in a cool and dry place.
#4 “I am not sure what’s the perfect size for my canopy tent”
Well, are highly customisable accessories. Hence, they come in all sorts of colours and sizes depending upon user preferences. If you don’t intend to host large corporate parties or fundraises in your tent, you don’t need a big one, do you?
The happens to be the most popular choice among tent buyers.
It has –
- The optimum size to fit into small spaces and leave its mark in large outdoor venues, at the same time;
- Ample space to accommodate your friends and organise barbeque parties;
- The perfect dimensions to function as a tradeshow pavilion for brands.
Besides all this, the 10×10 tent is also easy to install and light enough to carry around.
#5 “I want to design the perfect custom canopy tent for my first tradeshow. But I don’t know how to go about it.”
Here’s a few tips to help you deal with this problem!
- Choose your tent size depending on the space allotted to you in the venue.
- Multiple 10×10 canopy tents work better in large spaces than a single large tent. That way you can really play around with tent arrangement and create different zones for your visitors.
- While choosing graphics for your tent, go for uncomplicated patterns. Use large, legible fonts for messages and match the colour scheme with the preferences of your target audience.
- Use standard light fixtures to illuminate the inside of your tent. Night-time events sometimes call for decorative light fixtures like tent lanterns and light strings to ramp up the ambience.
- If your event is in any of the winter months, use PVC sidewalls and portable heating solutions to keep your guests warm.
Endnote
Tents are versatile accessories that have grown beyond their primary function as shelter solutions. They are now used as potent brand promotion tools by businesses all over the world. If you are a business owner, follow our blogs to learn more about how to use your tent as an effective revenue earner.
