10 Tipps beim Kauf von Faltzelten
A folding gazebo is not only quick to set up and easy to transport, it also offers a large advertising surface and protection from wind and weather.
But which model really suits your requirements? The following ten considerations will help you find the right folding tent.
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- 1. The right size of tent
- When speaking about size, we are mainly referring to the surface area (length and width). The height of gazebos can be adjusted in at least three stages with a button.
- Small gazebo = up to 2m x 2m
(1-2 people recommended to put it up) - Medium gazebo = 3m x 3m to 4m x 4m
(2-3 people recommended to put it up)
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- Vorteil: einfacher Aufbau, in vielen Größen erhältlich, modular erweiterbar
- 2. Shape
- You can also choose from various options when it comes to the shape of the gazebo.
- Einsatzbeispiele: Messe- oder Marktstände, Essens- und Getränkeausgaben, Events mit langen Tischreihen
The larger the gazebo, the more often it is used and the more likely it is to be exposed to rain and wind, the more stable it should be. The stability of gazebos is mainly determined by two factors.
- Stability factor 1: Number of edges
- Nachteil: hoher Platzbedarf, längere Auf- und Abbauzeiten (kein Faltsystem), höhere Anschaffungskosten
- In our experience, tents with 4-edge tubes are often not sufficiently stable to be used as promotional gazebos, which is why we hardly offer such models.
- Stability factor 2: Material
4. The right quality level
Schirmmacher offers four gazebo variants that differ from each other in their robustness and stability:
- Basic: Available at an extremely low price. Only recommended for low quality requirements and less frequent use at smaller events.
- Classic: Ideally suited for regular use and frequent putting up and taking down.
- Pro: Even more stable than the Classic version thanks to reinforced struts. Sealed seams ensure improved rain protection. Comes with a free carry bag. Fire protection coating (B1) is possible.
Strong: Extremely stable frame with 8-edge tubes and sealed seams. Recommended for continuous use. Can be used in strong winds and snow without any problems. Optional fire protection coating and free carry bag.
Sun: If the gazebo is exposed to sunlight for many weeks of the year, the colour may change slightly depending on the printing technique used. Therefore, please feel free to describe to the experts at Schirmmacher what you would like to use the gazebo for so that the best colours are used.
Die Kantenanzahl der Rohre (Profile) ist ein entscheidendes Stabilitätsmerkmal. Bei all unseren Faltzelten kommen daher 6-Kant-Rohre zum Einsatz, die eine solide Stabilität bieten. Zelte mit 4-Kant-Rohren sind unserer Erfahrung nach nicht stabil genug, um als professionelles Werbezelt genutzt zu werden. Daher bieten wir keine Modelle mit dieser Kantenanzahl an.
Wind: In windy conditions, it is important that the gazebos are well anchored. Pegs, metal plates or sandbags can be used for this purpose. Depending on the quality level, the gazebo is correspondingly wind-stable. Unfortunately, general information about wind stability (km/h) cannot be given, as it always depends on the wind direction and gazebo structure. Side walls can provide additional wind protection for your guests.
Fire: If the gazebo is used indoors (e.g. in exhibition halls), it may have to comply with fire protection regulations. In this case, you should have your gazebos B1 coated.
Side walls offer additional printable advertising space and protect your customers and guests from wind and rain.
There are many different variants. Each wall can be equipped with windows or doors or be completely closed.
Star-shaped tent: Star-shaped tents are particularly unusual! With only one pole in the middle and pegs for fastening to the ground, this model is easy to put up!
Inflatable tents: This inflatable type of tent not only stands out from the crowd; it is also super easy to transport!
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- Accessories for increased functionality and comfort during assembly and transport:
- Ropes and pegs: For additional fastening (already included with every gazebo)
Connectors: For any combination of tents from the same product range
Weights: For increased wind stability
- Rollers: For easier mobility
- Beleuchtung: Akkubetrieben, für den Einsatz ohne Stromquelle
- 10. Extend tent functions (accessories)
- Accessories for additional extended gazebos functions:
- Radiant heater: For use on cool nights or cold days
Lighting: Battery-operated, for use without a power source
Sind Ihr Zeltdach und Ihre Zeltwände von Umwelteinflüssen mitgenommen? Kein Problem! Sie können diese problemlos austauschen und selbst ganz einfach montieren.
If you'd like to learn more about the differences, take a look at our detailed comparison chart.
9. Design Options
Tents are considered a very attractive advertising space simply because of their size. There are various ways to have a tent printed.
- Simple Logo Printing: With simple logo printing, a logo is printed once or multiple times in the desired location.
- Full-surface printing: Every pop-up tent in our lineup can be printed over its entire surface. We use white fabric as the base, which is printed using digital printing. This allows for designs with any background color and any motif (e.g., images, illustrations, logos, etc.).
- Additional Interior Printing: The inner surfaces of the side panels can also be printed over their entire surface. To achieve this, the fabric is doubled. To prevent the print from showing through to the outside, a blockout layer (black fabric) is inserted between the fabric layers.
Don't have any ideas yet for how to design your folding tent? Then get inspired by our case studies and customer photos.
10. Tent Accessories: Setup and Transport
Accessories for greater functionality and convenience during setup and transport:
- Ropes and tent stakes: For additional securing (included with all folding tents)
- Bags: For transport and storage (included with all folding tents)
- Connectors: For combining tents from the same product line in any configuration
- Weights for ballasting: For greater wind stability
- Wheels: For Even Greater Mobility