Tips for Finding the Right Canopies for Fall Festival Vendor Use

During the fall months, many places located throughout the United States opt to host outdoor festivals, pumpkin patches and pre-holiday season craft fairs. If you are an enterprising entrepreneur or business owner hoping to establish a presence at one of them, now is the perfect time to purchase your booth materials. We’d suggest using canopies. With that said, here are several tips to assist you in finding the right canopies for your fall business endeavors:

Understandably, you will need to take into account several factors when selecting a canopy for fall festival use. In our experience, those factors should include the following:

• Surface area and location of the venue (i.e. grassy field or asphalt)
• Items to be placed under the canopy (i.e. food service equipment)
• Expected weather and booth location (i.e. wind breaks)
• Staff and time needed to set-up the canopy
• Shipping, storage and or drayage costs
• Marketing and or branding initiatives
• Canopy’s portability, size and weight
• Venue’s rules and regulations

In many instances, canopies that meet or exceed fall festival vendors’ needs may be found within our commercial grade collection. A prime example of this is our carnival canopy. It is made with durable, fire retardant, waterproof materials that meet assorted code requirements. In addition, it is lightweight, portable, quick to set up and attractive. It is also suitable for use on hard and grassy surfaces.

Of course it is not the only commercial grade canopy in our Pro Series that would be ideal for fall festival use. We also have other canopies that feature fire retardant side wall, mesh wall, skirting and anchoring capabilities. They make excellent canopies for vendors hoping to sell food or non-edible wares to festival attendees.

To learn more about these canopies and others that would be excellent for use at a fall festival, contact us at (877) 811-3911.

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Helpful Tips for Preserving Firewood with Tarpaulins and Racks

Now that cooler temperatures are starting to make an appearance, many people’s thoughts will be turning towards firewood preservation. After all, you can’t get a roaring, pleasant fire going with wet, green wood. One excellent way to preserve one’s cache of firewood is to invest in quality tarpaulins, firewood racks and firewood covers.

If you are planning on storing your firewood outside in the elements, you may want to think about purchasing super heavy-duty tarpaulins. Super heavy-duty tarpaulins are designed to withstand cold temperatures, UV snow glare and abrasions. In the case of our super heavy-duty tarpaulins, they are also waterproof, acid resistant and mildew resistant.

When it comes to setting up your outdoor storage area, you could opt to affix the tarpaulins to trees or posts with bungee tie downs and eye bolt screws. Just make sure that the wood pile itself is situated a minimum of 6-inches above the ground and not completely encased in the super heavy-duty tarpaulin. Otherwise, you’ll inadvertently trap the naturally occurring moisture under the tarpaulin, thereby defeating the purpose of shielding the firewood in the first place.

Of course an even better option is to store the firewood on heavy-duty, powder-coated, steel racks. The racks range in size from 4-feet to 12-feet. They are designed to keep the wood stacked neatly and safely above the ground. In addition, the
y come equipped with a custom fitted, durable, waterproof, adjustable cover.

The cover allows for optimal air exposure and protection from the elements. Plus, because it fits securely over top of the rack’s posts, it won’t blow away on windy days. Therefore, you could feasibly place the firewood racks onto your home’s porch or inside of a carport. They would also work well if placed inside of an attached garage, shed or basement.

Whichever storage location you decide upon, consider splitting and cutting the wood to size before you stack it. We’d suggest making each log 6-inches thick and a slightly shorter than your fireplace’s opening. In our experience, doing so will help dry out the wood quickly and make it more convenient to use.

To learn more about using tarpaulins and firewood racks to prepare your home for the change of seasons, contact us toll-free at (877) 811-3911.

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Tarpaulins: Selecting the Best One for Beach Camping Trips

So you’ve decided to go beach camping for the first-time this year. Congratulations! You’ll undoubtedly want to invest in a tarpaulin and other beach camping supplies. However, before you do, take a moment to read through our tips.

 

Choosing a Beach Worthy Tarpaulin

 

Keep in mind that not all tarpaulins are created equal. Therefore, you’ll want to make sure that you choose the right one for your situation. We’d recommend selecting a tarpaulin that is mildew resistant, rot proof, waterproof and made with heat sealed, laminated seams. That way, it is likely to hold up better against the ravages of salt water spray and sand.

If you are going to be camping on an exposed area of the beach, we’d also suggest that you choose a silver UV tarp. They are typically designed to block out the sun completely. Take our silver UV tarps for example. They are 3-ply and feature a layer of durable scrim with rope reinforced edges. It will effectively keep out the sun’s rays. In addition, it’s acid, water, mildew and tear resistant.

 

Once you choose the right tarpaulin for your beach camping trip, you’ll need to decide on a size. In general, tarpaulins are 4 to 6 inches smaller than the cut size, which is listed on the packaging. To help you determine which size might be appropriate for your needs, check out our online custom tarp estimator.

 

Setting up a Beach Worthy Tarpaulin

 

We should also let you know that camping on the beach can be an extremely windy affair. Thus, you’ll want to make sure that you bring along the right cording, tarpaulin stakes and tent poles. In our experience, ball bungee cords and bungee tie downs make an excellent selection because they provide flexible tension. The flexible tension will help to put less stress onto your tarpaulin’s grommets. They are also capable of withstanding wind bursts and eliminating sagging issues. In addition, you may want to consider purchasing black UV rope too. Like the silver UV tarps, they’ll be able to handle exposure to the sand, salt water and intense sunshine.

 

As far as the tarpaulin stakes and poles go, look for ones that are marked as appropriate for use in sandy soil. In most instances, you’ll need one to two guy ropes, one stake and one pole per tarpaulin grommet. Once you have those items on head, set your tarpaulin up in an area that offers natural wind breaks and won’t be impacted by high tide.

Would you like to learn more about camping with tarpaulins? Contact us online or by dialing (877) 811-3911. We offer a vast collection of tarpaulins, portable garages, enclosed tents and more. Furthermore, our shopping cart is secure and we ship to areas throughout the U.S.

 

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5 Occasions you'll Wish you had a Pop Up Tent

Anyone who has exposed themselves to the discomfort of extreme, or even mildly uncomfortable weather conditions has probably wished they had a pop up canopy. Perhaps they have looked longingly at nearby groups lounging contentedly nearby under their pop up tents, wishing they had had the forethought to bring their own portable protection. Don’t let this be you. Consider these 5 occasions you'll wish you had a pop up tent:

 

Tailgate Party

 

Tailgating before the game is a great American past time. Fans delight in inviting friends, arriving early and cooking up a BBQ in the parking lot. Set up your chairs and food under a pop up tent and you’ll be protected from the sun, rain and even snow. Throw in a game of Frisbee or toss the football around, and your tailgate parties might just become more anticipated than the big game.

 

Childs Athletic Events

 

Every parent with a child involved in sports knows the misery of sitting under the blistering sun or in the drizzling rain while their offspring, seemingly unaware of the elements, gives his all for his team. A pop up tent can be a life saver for those all-day volleyball tournaments, swim meets, tennis matches and baseball play-offs. But be aware, you may become the most popular parents on the team as other families hope to share your shade.

 

Camping

 

Summer camping with family or friends makes for great times and wonderful memories. Enjoying the natural environment, roasting marshmallows and picnicking three meals a day are just a few of the reasons people love to camp. Keep leaves, bird droppings and falling pine cones from destroying your meal with a pop up canopy strategically placed over your picnic table. Covering your tent or sleeping area is also helpful in hot weather, or simply to keep it clean.

 

Outdoor Celebrations

 

A pop up tent is a necessity if hosting an outdoor party is in your future. From a child’s birthday party in the park to an outdoor wedding in a spectacular location to a family reunion in your own back yard, pop ups are the easiest method of providing protection from the elements for your guests and food. And unlike trees, pop up canopies can be moved as the sun changes position, allowing for constant shade.

 

Garage Sale

 

Planning a summer garage sale can be a waiting game; waiting until the last minute for the weekend forecast. Sitting in the sun with temperatures approaching 100˚ is no one’s idea of fun, but even the 80s can be uncomfortable in direct sunlight for hours. A pop up canopy tent is a great way to take control of your weekend plans so you can schedule your sale on the day that works best for you.

 

At Canopies and Tarps we offer a collection of pop up canopy tents which includes standard or commercial grade, package deals and more. We even carry pop up canopies with the logo of your favorite NBA team; perfect for a pre-game tailgate party or March Madness BBQ extravaganza. If you’re interested in purchasing a pop up tent or would like more information, contact us.

 

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Best Camping Tarps Online

Finding and Buying Great Camping Tarps

Tarps for camping are among the most popular tarps around. Finding camping tarps can be difficult if you don’t know what you’re looking for. Learn all about lightweight camping tarps and their benefits.

Why Choose Camping Tarps?

When you set off camping in the woods or trekking up a mountain, you need camping tarps by your side. Camping tarps provide a number of benefits for the intrepid explorer who is journeying into all different kinds of environments. Tarps for camping can be used to replace broken sections of tents – or replace tent fabric entirely. Tarps for camping are also used to bundle important equipment and other gear for protection against the elements. Should weather take a turn for the worst, camping tarps can be there to make sure that none of your electronics short out and none of your equipment is rusted or water damaged. Tarps for camping can also provide a degree of safety and protection, inasmuch as their bright colors can alert other campers to your location.

Different Types of Tarps for Camping

Lightweight camping tarps are, of course, the ideal tarps for camping because you will be required to carry camping tarps around, sometimes for long distances. The best camping tarps will be lightweight and therefore you will be able to bring a larger size or a greater number of them than you would any other kind of camping tarps. Nylon tarps for camping offer the benefit of water protection in case of rain, allowing you and your friends (and your gear) to stay dry in any kind of weather. Nylon tarps for camping are also lightweight and strong, allowing you to bring many of them to set up camp.

Buy the Very Best Camping Tarps

Camping tarps are affordable and may save your life. Tarps for camping can provide a number of functions. Lightweight camping tarps are easy to carry and set up, while nylon tarps for camping help protect against rain, snow and hail. The best camping tarps are those which serve a number of important purposes and are therefore indispensable for the safety and comfort of the camping experience, no matter where you’re going in the world.

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