Tips for Windy Weather and Marquees:
- Secure Anchoring:
- Ensure the marquee is well anchored down.
- Tie down kits work well, and additional stakes over groundbars or fixing to buildings enhance stability.
- Wind-Resistant Positioning:
- Marquee sides are more wind-resistant than ends.
- Wind hitting the end creates more resistance, while the sloped roof on the side allows wind to pass over.
- Keep the Sides On:
- A marquee is more wind-resistant with sides on.
- Contrary to belief, removing sides doesn’t let wind pass through; it turns the marquee into a large, less stable structure.
- Leave sides on and position the entrance away from the wind.
- Know Wind Limits:
- Marquees aren’t designed for hurricane-strength winds.
- Larger structures are generally rated up to 50mph/80kmh.
- In extremely rare cases, if time is limited, remove all covers (including the roof) and leave the anchored framework.
