May it be rain or bright sunshine, canopy tents are great to have in your outdoors for events, like gatherings and parties, or to protect the guests, barbecues, or furniture from rain or the sun. You can find various types of canopy tents in the market that are made from different materials and having different shapes and sizes.
Different canopy tents serve different purposes like some are designed to protect against rain, some are designed to protect against the sun, some against thewind, and many more. Due to the large diversities in the material, they are made of and the purpose the serve there can be a lot of confusion in the minds of people who think to buy a canopy tent for the social gatherings or events.
Here are some simple tips that you can take into consideration to narrow down your search a good canopy tent for your needs:
Canopy tent style and size
It’s important that you first consider the style and size of the canopy tents that you need. If you’re having a large gathering with a lot of people and chairs and tables, then you can look for a canopy tent that is big and has good ventilation. However, if you’re looking for a canopy that you could take to the beach to get protected from the sun then you can opt for smaller canopy tents or the triangular sail tents that are portable and require very less space.
There are many more varieties that you can choose from, like party canopy tents, square canopy tents, beach canopy tents, and various others. Choose any of these tents by taking into consideration the space you have in your outdoor, or the place where you need to set the tent in.
Frame materials
Generally, most of the canopy tent frames are made up of steel or aluminum. While aluminum is light in weight when compared to steel and is ideal if you want your canopy tent to be portable, it’s not that sturdy and can bend very easily in windy conditions. However, the steel frames are stronger and sturdier than the aluminum frames, but the problem arises when they are exposed to rain as they can get rusted.
So it’s a difficult choice to make if you’re going to choose a steel frame then make sure you take measures to save it from rusting and if you’re choosing an aluminum frame then you should make sure that you don’t use it in windy conditions. You also need to make sure that you get the proper canopy fittings for the canopy tent to make sure it serves the purpose what you have bought it for.
Cover material
Whether you’re interested in buying a fully covered canopy tent that has walls or a partially covered canopy tent that has only the top, the material they are made of is important. They are made from various materials and the most popular canopy cover material that people choose is polyester since it’s durable, affordable, and water-resistant as well. You can also look for the canopy tents that have polyester with a vinyl coating as they can provide extra protection from rain and UV as well.
