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Frame Tents
Frame tents have a metal tube structure that supports the tent fabric. This structure does not rely on the tent
stakes to keep the tent fabric tensioned. This allows flexibility when staking a tent. This flexibility allows frame tents
to be placed closely to buildings and other structures that could not be done with a pole style tent.
The lack of any center poles in a frame tent allows for greater flexibility when laying-out a tent plan. Visibility is
also slightly better in a frame tent.
In some cases weights can be used in place of stakes. Even heavy weights are not as good at holding a tent in
place as a stake. This can limit the amount of wind a tent can handle before it becomes unsafe to occupy. Using
weights instead of stakes should be the last choice for installing a tent.
When you should choose a frame tent!
Other things to consider when choosing a frame tent!
Pole Tents
Pole tents use center poles to support the tent fabric. The tent fabric is tightly tensioned to keep the tent from
collapsing. All the tensioning is held by the stakes. Pole tent staking must be strong and in the correct positions to
support the tension load. This limits the flexibility when staking. Improperly staked tents can collapse in relatively
light winds. A properly staked pole can handle severe winds in excess of 60 miles per hour.
When you should choose a pole tent!
Overall, most of the parties including wedding receptions use the pole style tent. Budget is a great concern when
planning an event. When budget is a concern a pole tent is definitely the way to go.
Lined frame tents have an elegant look that cannot be matched by any other style of tent. But if your party is
casual and your site allows, the pole tent is better looking than a unlined basic frame tent.
Frame tents have a metal tube structure that supports the tent fabric. This structure does not rely on the tent
stakes to keep the tent fabric tensioned. This allows flexibility when staking a tent. This flexibility allows frame tents
to be placed closely to buildings and other structures that could not be done with a pole style tent.
The lack of any center poles in a frame tent allows for greater flexibility when laying-out a tent plan. Visibility is
also slightly better in a frame tent.
In some cases weights can be used in place of stakes. Even heavy weights are not as good at holding a tent in
place as a stake. This can limit the amount of wind a tent can handle before it becomes unsafe to occupy. Using
weights instead of stakes should be the last choice for installing a tent.
When you should choose a frame tent!
- Installing a tent close to building or over decks and patios.
- Loose soil or ledge limits staking.
- Walkways or underground obstacles limit staking.
- Special lay-outs that center poles would interfere with.
- Tent liners look much better in a frame tent (we only line frame tents).
Other things to consider when choosing a frame tent!
- Frame tents are more expensive and require more labor than a pole tent. Rental rates for frame tents are
20% to 40% more than the same size pole tent. - A large frame tent requires hundreds of linear feet of metal tubing to support the tent fabric. All this tubing
gives a frame tent a commercial look. A tent liner can conceal the tubing, but is an additional expense. - Large frame tents are only available in the traditional style.
- The maximum practical width of a frame style party tent is 40 feet. There is no limit on length.
Pole Tents
Pole tents use center poles to support the tent fabric. The tent fabric is tightly tensioned to keep the tent from
collapsing. All the tensioning is held by the stakes. Pole tent staking must be strong and in the correct positions to
support the tension load. This limits the flexibility when staking. Improperly staked tents can collapse in relatively
light winds. A properly staked pole can handle severe winds in excess of 60 miles per hour.
When you should choose a pole tent!
- If you have a open area that has no staking limitations.
- When you don't plan on using a tent liner.
- If you want the most space with the lowest cost.
- If you want the look of a high peak tent.
- if you require a tent over 40 feet wide.
Overall, most of the parties including wedding receptions use the pole style tent. Budget is a great concern when
planning an event. When budget is a concern a pole tent is definitely the way to go.
Lined frame tents have an elegant look that cannot be matched by any other style of tent. But if your party is
casual and your site allows, the pole tent is better looking than a unlined basic frame tent.
Frame or Pole, What works the best?
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