Compare the features of our different marquee ranges from 240gsm PE to 650gsm PVC from 38mm frame to 50mm from steel frame to traditional.

The DIY Marquee Ranges

We at DIY Marquees have designed a range of different marquees to suit a variety of purposes. Here is a brief overview to help you find the best marquee for your particular requirements or scroll down for the table comparing the different features we offer:
DIY Party Tents Our party tent range uses a good quality 240gsm PE material for roofs and side panels. Often described as the standard range. A 2-season structure ideal for occasional use in the domestic market.	Classic DIY Marquees Excellent value for money our Classic range uses 100% Duracoretex PVC which has twice the lifespan of PE. Often described as the luxury range. A 3-season structure ideal for occasional use in the domestic market.	Premium DIY Marquees Excellent value for money our Premium range uses 100% 650gsm Duracoretex PVC which has twice the lifespan of PE. Often described as the luxury range. A 3-season structure ideal for occasional use in the domestic market.

Traditional DIY Marquees A more romantic stlye, quicker and easier to erect. Often described as festival tents . A 4-season (ie year round*) structure ideal for sustained use in the domestic market or marquee hire industry.	Commercial DIY Marquees A stronger, more flexible and durable structure than the Classic range. Often described as the semi-pro plus range. A 4-season (ie year round*) structure ideal for sustained use in the domestic market or marquee hire industry.	Commercial Demi DIY Marquees A demi marquee designed to butt-up against buildings or portable toilets, same specifcation as our Commercial range. A 4-season (ie year round*) structure ideal for sustained use in the domestic market or marquee hire industry.
Professional DIY Marquees Similar to the Commercial range but with a harder-wearing Duracoretex 650gsm PVC roof. A 4-season (ie year round*) structure ideal for sustained use in the domestic market or marquee hire industry.	Deluxe DIY Marquees Uses a harder-wearing Duracoretex PVC and a larger diameter, taller steel frame (similar diameter to scaffolding pipe) A 4-season (ie year round*) structure ideal for sustained use in the domestic market or marquee hire industry.	Deluxe Demi DIY Marquees A demi marquee designed to butt-up against buildings or portable toilets, same specifcation as our deluxe range. A 4-season (ie year round*) structure ideal for sustained use in the domestic market or marquee hire industry.
Pop-UP DIY Marquees Erected in minutes our pop-up range of marquees use a 58mm hexagon aluminium frame and 500d polyester covers. Utilises the popular folding concept but the materials make this very heavy duty. Ideal for those wanting a quickly erected shelter.
*additional precautions required for snow, unseasonal or severe weather

The following table shows the different features of our ranges of marquees:

	Pop-up Range	Party Tent Range	Classic Range	Traditional Range	Commercial Range	Professional Range	Deluxe Range
Roof and Sides
Roof material ?There are many different qualities of PE and PVC, we ensure we only use the highest quality materials	500d polyester	240gsm PE	500gsm Duracoretex PVC	500gsm Duracoretex PVC	500gsm Duracoretex PVC	650gsm Duracoretex PVC	650gsm Duracoretex PVC
Side panel material ?There are many different qualities of PE and PVC, we ensure we only use the highest quality materials	500d polyester	240gsm PE	380gsm Duracoretex PVC	500gsm Duracoretex PVC	500gsm Duracoretex PVC	650gsm Duracoretex PVC	650gsm Duracoretex PVC
Flame Retardant to BS5438 & BS7837 ?British Standards for flame retardancy are far higher than European or American standards	✔	x	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔
End panels ?Having multiple end panels makes the marquee more wind resistant	One-panel	One-panel	One-panel	One-panel	Multi-panel	Three-panel	Three-panel
Zipped entrances ?Zipped entrances make for convenient entrance and exit points	✔	✔	✔	x	✔	✔	✔
Rain skirts ?Rain skirts carry the rain further away from the marquee to avoid it coming back under the sides	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔
Windstop velcro sealed sides ?All side panels have a wrap around velcro sealed cover to protect against drafts in the marquee	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔
Heavy duty bungees	✔	✔	✔	x	✔	✔	✔
Heavy duty eyelets	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔
Welded seams ?Welded seams make for a 100% waterproof join	x	x	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔
Window style ? True Georgian windows with cut out curved tops	Square	Square	True Georgian	True Georgian	True Georgian	True Georgian	True Georgian
Roof edge ? A re-enforced curved wave-drape edge to the roof	Straight	Straight	Wave-drape	Straight	Wave-drape	Wave-drape	Wave-drape

Framework
Frame material	Aluminium	Steel	Steel	Steel	Steel	Steel	Steel
Frame diameter	58mm hex	38mm	38mm	38mm/50mm	38mm	38mm	50mm
Galvanised finish	x	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔
Eave height ?Eave height is the height from the floor to the top of the leg.	2m	2m	2m	2m	2m	2m	2.3m
Vertical sides ?Having vertical sides means it is easy to weather the marquee against other marquees or buildings. It also means you can make full use of the complete marquee footprint.	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔
Ground bars ?Groundbars add to the stability of any marquee (they essentially make the marquee a strong box)	x	Optional	Optional	x	✔	✔	✔
Roof braces ? Horizontal and vertical roof braces add greatly to the strength of a marquee	x	✔ (6m)	✔ (6m)	x	✔ (4&6m)	✔	✔
Intermediate purlin ? Intermediate purlins add greatly to the strength of a marquee	x	✔ (6m)	✔ (6m)	x	✔ (4&6m)	✔	✔
Simplex Design ?At most two different length poles used throughout the marquee for ease of erection (excluding braces and connectors)	x	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	No
Gable uprights ? Gable uprights allow for individual 2m or 3m panels which are far more wind resistant than having one large panel across the end of the marquee. They also allow the window and wall panels to be interchangeable.	x	x	x	x	✔	✔	✔
Leg braces ? The added height of a 2.3m eave means that every leg should have an additional brace to add strength to the frame	x	x	x	x	x	x	✔

Features
Unbranded	✔	x	x	✔	✔	✔	✔
2-season, 3-season or 4-season marquee ?2 season is spring & summer, 3-season is spring, summer & autumn. 4-season is year round though additional precautions are required for snow, unseasonal or severe weather	2	2	3	3	4	4	4
Suitable for marquee hire	✔	x	x	✔	✔	✔	✔
Interchangeable side panels	✔	x	x	x	✔(4&6m)	✔	✔
12 months manufacturers warranty	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔
Linings available ?We manufacture high quality interior linings for all of our marquees	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔
Can connect to similar marquees ?We supply guttering kits to make waterproof joins between marquees	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔
Able to purchase extension bays in future	✔	✔	✔	x	✔	✔	✔
Spares available	✔	✔	✔	x	✔	✔	✔

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