In the marquee industry, the width of a marquee is always mentioned first when describing its dimensions. For example, a marquee that is 6 meters wide and 12 meters long is referred to as a 6x12m marquee.
There is often confusion between 4x6m and 6x4m marquees.
As illustrated above, the key difference lies in the width of the A-frame. A marquee with 4m wide A-frames and three 2m long bays is described as a 4x6m marquee (left in the diagram). In contrast, a marquee with 6m wide A-frames and two 2m long bays is referred to as a 6x4m marquee (right in the diagram).
The 4x6m model tends to be the more popular and slightly more affordable option for this size. However, a 6x4m marquee may be more appropriate in specific scenarios. For example, if you’re setting up against a house, you should aim for the flat gable to be adjacent to the house for better weather protection. If the available space is 4m deep and 6m wide, a 6x4m marquee is the better choice as it allows water to drain to the side, preventing interference with any door opening into the marquee.
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