Are Clear Roof Marquees a Good Idea?
Clear Roof marquees are quickly becoming a very popular choice for large events including weddings. They offer a more contemporary finish and give more of an outside inside feel allowing lots of natural daylight to flood inside the marquee.
They make your marquee a lot brighter with the daylight shining through, and if your marquee is situated in a beautiful area it would seem quite a good choice to go for. But one thing to bear in mind is if it’s in direct sunlight during the middle of a hot June day a clear roof marquee acts like a greenhouse. It gets extremely hot if unventilated and guests might feel uncomfortable.
If you’re planning on having all your guests seated under a clear roof marquee we wouldn’t recommend to do this if your event falls between May and September. The blistering hot sun doesn’t fare well on guests flowers and drinks during these warm periods.
If you really are keen for the alfresco dining feeling, to get around this temperature issue we would recommend to roll the sides up, which will help provide some cool air flow to help maintain the interior temperature.
You could also have your marquee fitted with lining overlays which hide the metal roof beams overhead. These three foot strips of lining break up the sun, providing smaller shaded areas to help keep the marquee cooler.
Are Clear Roof Marquees a Good Idea? Lining overlays placed overhead not only hides the metal roof beams but also gives some shade protection to maintain interior temperature.
Better still, have your guests under a lined part of the marquee and perhaps have your bar and dance area with a clear roof which is quite a popular half and half choice.
Is a Clear Roof Marquee a Good Idea? Perhaps a half lined, half clear marquee is a good compromise, and place elderly & more venerable guests under the lined part so it’s more comfortable for them.
Are clear roofs a good idea for evening events? 
You do not have to worry about temperature for evening parties if your marquee has clear roofs. Add some LED fairy lighting and they look simply stunning!
A Good Compromise
The main reason why you would like clear roofs is because of the beautiful surroundings your marquee will be in. These aesthetic surroundings tend to be from the side of the marquee rather than above.
So perhaps consider having the walls and the gable ends of the marquee clear and having the roof lined is a happy medium to keep the interior temperature more controlled. This still provides a modern look, allows lots of natural daylight to come through and you do have far more control in keeping the interior temperature to a comfortable number in comparison to a fully transparent marquee.
Is a Clear Marquee a Good Idea? Having just clear side walls still provides a bright marquee, yet will keep temperature to a more maintainable number.
Having a clear roof section for a front reception area where guests won’t be spending too much time in this location if it is warm outside can be a nice compromise if you are really wanting a cear roof section. It will still make your interior a lot brighter and offers something that is a little different.
If you are hosting your event in the evening then you’ll not have the temperature issue – You won’t need to think about slowly cooking your guests! Adding lighting, such as fairy lights to a clear roof marquee for an evening party can work wonders to the look and the feel of your surroundings.
Adding LED Fairy Lighting to a clear roof looks fantastic in the evening.
If you really like the idea of having a clear roof marquee then give my team a call on 01462 262 011. We will happy advise you on the best decision for your event and talk through the best options for you.
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