Frame Tents, Pole Tents, and Frame Tents
WHAT ARE FRAME TENTS ? Commercial grade Frame Tents have pipes or beams that are joined together with steel fittings to create a frame that holds up the tent top fabric. A frame tent will essentially stand up without any tie-downs or stakes – that is, until the wind blows. Safety dictates anchoring all frame tents to the ground with stakes or some kind of extremely heavy weight at each upright (or leg). Because of their weight and design, commercial grade frame tents must be installed by trained tent installers with special installation tools. NOT ALL FRAME TENTS ARE ALIKE Traditional Frame Tents: Traditional frame tent designs require the installers to put the roof framing together first and then attach the tent top fabric to it. The frame and top are then lifted into position with special jacks, and the legs along with bracing are connected to the roof frame. Finally, the frame tent is staked to the ground around its perimeter. Wind can be a issue during the cr