Aluminium frame tents
Clearspan frame tents with no pegs outside and no poles inside, for weddings, birthdays and corporate functions all year round.
What it is
An aluminium frame tent is clearspan: it stands without the traditional peg and pole method, so there are no pegs on the outside and no poles on the inside, and every square metre of floor is usable.
Frame tents are waterproof, so they work in any season. We use them with our event plastic flooring for a stylish finish, and the white canvas can be transformed with draping, stretch panels and lighting.
The frame tent gives a sophisticated look, which is why it is popular for corporate functions.
Where it works
Frame tents go up on wood, grass, concrete and tiles, and are secured with weights. They need very little space round them, so they suit gardens, decks and smaller sites.
We travel nationwide, and most of our frame tent work is in Gauteng, North West, Limpopo, Mpumalanga and the Free State.
Sizes and seating
Plan your size with the tent planner, or use the table.
| Tent size | Floor area | Guests |
|---|---|---|
| 6 x 6 m | 36 sqm | 20 to 50 |
| 6 x 9 m | 54 sqm | 40 to 80 |
| 6 x 12 m | 72 sqm | 60 to 100 |
| 6 x 15 m | 90 sqm | 80 to 150 |
| 6 x 18 m | 108 sqm | 100 to 180 |
| 9 x 3 m | 27 sqm | 30 to 40 |
| 9 x 6 m | 54 sqm | 60 to 80 |
| 9 x 9 m | 81 sqm | 70 to 140 |
| 9 x 12 m | 108 sqm | 90 to 180 |
| 9 x 15 m | 135 sqm | 120 to 240 |
| 9 x 18 m | 162 sqm | 150 to 280 |
| 9 x 21 m | 189 sqm | 170 to 320 |
| 9 x 24 m | 216 sqm | 200 to 360 |
| 9 x 27 m | 243 sqm | 220 to 420 |
| 9 x 30 m | 270 sqm | 250 to 460 |
| 9 x 33 m | 297 sqm | 260 to 500 |
| 9 x 36 m | 324 sqm | 300 to 520 |
This table is a guide to choosing a size. The team confirms the size and quotes for your event.
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Questions
What is the difference between a marquee and a frame tent?
A marquee is the traditional peg and pole tent, with poles in the middle and round the sides, secured with pegs. It takes very large numbers of guests and suits outdoor areas.
A frame tent is lighter, with an aluminium frame. It seats fewer people than the largest marquees, but it goes up where space is limited and on wood, grass, concrete or tiles.
How do I know which tent to choose?
Peg and pole marquees are very secure and cover the largest areas; they need grass or another surface the pegs can anchor in. Frame tents interlock and are held down with weights, so they suit gardens, decks and indoor settings, and they keep tent hire costs down. Stretch tents suit sunny days, events where the look matters and music festivals.
The ground finder takes you through it in three questions.
How do I work out the size of tent I need?
Start with the number of guests and how they will sit: round tables, rectangular tables, or chairs only. Then add what else goes inside: a head table, a buffet, the bar, a dance floor, a podium. The tent planner uses our seating tables to give you a size, and the team confirms it with you against your budget and the space you have.
Are the tents waterproof?
Yes, the tents are made from waterproof canvas. In extreme weather, such as heavy wind, hail or an electrical storm, guests should always move into a brick building.
How far do you deliver?
We comfortably cover 500 km from Johannesburg, and most of our frame and marquee work is in Gauteng, North West, Limpopo, Mpumalanga and the Free State. Through long-term supply partners in the Eastern Cape, Western Cape and KwaZulu-Natal, your event can be anywhere in South Africa.