A very important element of stretch tent hire and safety is design and rigging. When followed, the tips and best practices set out below will ensure a successful event. Design guidelines The sturdiness of a stretch tent’s design is proven either by use over time or by the calculation of a qualified structural engineer. With more complex structures (multiple tents joined together), designs may need to be independently checked by the engineer. As a minimum requirement, such calculations will typically include the maximum wind loading for which the structure is approved and the maximum imposed load permissible. These safety requirements apply to all stretch tent sizes. Common stretch tent rigging mistakes As a tent supplier to the international stretch tent market, Tentickle International has years of safety experience – a critical component of the service offering. Industry newcomers often tend to make the same rigging mistakes, so it should be a priority to check a rig’s safety as often as possible. The main focus of such an assessment is rigging techniques. When a physical site inspection is not possible, send pictures of the setup to an experienced stretch tent hire company for advice and to ensure it is structurally safe and aesthetically correct. Stretch tent rigging mistakes include:
Pegging and anchoring techniques Correctly angled 3m poles with pegs 3m away. Anchorage techniques
Pegs lifting out the surface
Side-upright Poles
Insufficient tension in the tent
Pole positioning and angling Centre pole with staggered lengths. Central poles falling over
Water pooling
Insufficient tension in the tent
Insufficient safety straps Tent under correct tension.
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