Complete Canopy Tent Purchasing Guide

It is always good to have a little consideration about the weather condition before you set off on the outdoor event. But the weather is one of those things you cannot predict all the time, and if you live in a region with heavy rains, then you’re going to face rains no matter when you start. The best option is to choose a canopy tent which can withstand all weather conditions. There are various types and sizes of canopy tents available in the market and choosing one can be a difficult task. However, by thinking of about following points, you can easily choose the right canopy for you:

1. The Right Company: If you’re able to find a canopy tent from a genuine and well-established company, then it will be the best. You will see so many canopy advertising, but always ask for a demo tent to get a real experience.

Advantages of Buying From a Reputable Company:
a. Their products have a lesser chance of being copied from someone else. They are more experienced in manufacturing tents with least defects.
b. Getting a tent directly from manufacturers can help you save costs and assuring a high quality tent. Since there are no distributors and retailers involved, they can fulfill large orders quickly.

2. Deciding the Size of Tent: After deciding the canopy brand you’re going to purchase, you should think of the size. The most commonly used size in the market is 10ftx10ft. This size is fit for vendors and their advantage is that they can be assembled and moved easily. Other canopy tent size are 10ftx20ft, 13ftx13ft, 10ftx15ft, 16ftx16ft etc. Some brands allow you to join two or more canopy tents.

3. Choosing the Frame Profile: This is the most important part of buying a canopy tent. The most important aspect to look in a frame profile are:

Ø The two most popular material of canopy tent are aluminum and steel. While structures of steel are slightly cheaper, aluminum proves to be a strong product with better build.
Ø Geometry and size of canopy tents also matter. The default tent size is 1.25 degrees, but if you want to buy a high quality tent, then you should always get a tent which has profile higher than 1.75 degrees.
Ø Canopy tents mainly come with aluminum and plastic connectors. Aluminum connectors are better than plastic connectors since they are durable and do not break. Aluminum connector canopy tents also have a long life.
Ø It’s good to have a canopy with standing feet. They do not creek, unlike the plastic feet.

4. Quality of Roof: Quality of the roof is another important thing you should look at. Leaks and tearing are a common problem with poor quality roofs. It’s good to buy canopy with good PVC polyester. The roof doesn’t fade or tear or break.

5. Canopy Printing: This is the interesting part. Many brands allow you to add your logo or business brand on the canopy. But you should make sure the canopy printing is of high quality. For screen printing, you have to pay for colors and design, while for digital prints; you can print unlimited colors and graphics.

6. Gazebo Canopies: Promotional Gazebo is a beautiful and popular type of canopy tents which are open on all sides. There are many portable gazebo tents on the market and their advantage is that they provide better shade and are airy.