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Marquee or awning

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  • 24-09-2012 12:13pm
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    josip
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    We have 2 or 3 parties a year in a 3 bed semi-d where there are usually 25-30 kids and 25-30 adults. If the weather is bad, it's a bit crowded in the house. We were thinking about getting a cheap 3m * 6m marquee for €200 to cater for the few times we might need it, but have now started to consider a 5m * 3m awning across the back of our house instead. We would velcro PVC walls to the awning. Has anyone here used a marquee/awning for weather insurance for parties and what's your opinion? As we see it at the moment

    Marquee Pros
    Cheaper - €200
    Most people familiar with marquees

    Marquee Cons
    Takes a few hours to put up, could be left out of sync with weather at party time.
    Takes up storage space in shed
    For €200 we expect the frame and walls to be flimsy

    Awning Pros
    Can deploy/retract in minutes to suit weather
    Could be used occasionally during the summer when it's too sunny/hot on the patio

    Awning Cons
    More expensive - €1000
    A walled awning might end up looking a bit unconventional

    All feedback appreciated
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