Temporary Structure Types

Structures Marquees, tents and structures

Traditional

Traditional marquees go under a number of names, pole tents, soft tops, (not to be confused with big tops or circus tents), or guyed marquees.

Traditional
Traditional

Giant structure

Generally defined as large span aluminium frame or tensioned pole tents that are in excess of 25m wide. These are considered specialist structures.

Giant structure
Giant structure

Stretch tent

Funky shapes in a wide variety of colours characterise stretch tents which use a special technical fabric that is stretchy but also provides structural stability.

Stretch tent
Stretch tent

Inflatable tent

Inflatable tents use air to support the structure. Primarily used in the corporate market, they are highly customisable and capable of being branded.

Inflatable tent
Inflatable tent

Saddlespan

Some people describe a Saddlespan tent as looking like a pringle crisp. They are available in different sizes and can be linked in a variety of ways.

Saddlespan
Saddlespan

Frame marquee

Where a semi rigid frame provides the structural stability, mostly use synthetic fabrics as a covering to avoid problems created by shrinkage.

Frame marquee
Frame marquee

Nordic tipi

Giant, linkable Nordic tipis were introduced to the UK rental market in 2005. They are used widely for weddings, parties and festivals.

Nordic tipi
Nordic tipi

Multi-deck

Multi-deck structures can be either double, triple or quad level structures. The top floor is of a standard clear span aluminium frame design.

Multi-deck
Multi-deck