It's important to get the temperature just right to ensure that your guests are comfortable and able to enjoy the function.The location, the type of heating and the placement of the heating will all have an effect on the effectiveness of outdoor heating.
Step 1: It's a good idea to know which heaters won't work.
Warming the outdoors requires a lot of power and a powerful fan to spread the warmth evenly across a wide area.The marquee has no insulation, so it is dependent on the fans working at a high rate to provide an even temperature across the marquee.There are no internal fans in the types of heaters that are suitable.Don't use cords that run across where people will be sitting, standing and walking in the marquee.That is a tripping hazard.
Step 2: Fans that can operate from the outside should be used.
The best type of heaters for marquees are indirect ones that are placed outside and powered by gas or diesel, with ducting that sends the warm air inside.Don't try to buy these heaters because they can be expensive.Hire a company that specializes in these heaters.The benefit of doing this is that you'll have the company's experts set it up and take care of it, and you won't have to worry about the heating during the event.
Step 3: Rather than hiring a large one, consider hiring several smaller ones.
This will be helpful for evenly distributing the air at all sides of the marquee but you will need to pay particular attention to where you position the heaters.The heat will be lost at any entrances where the heaters are pointed.The marquee will be able to maintain a more even temperature with the help of these two positions.
Step 4: The minimum amount of heating is needed according to the season.
It will save costs and avoid over-drying the air in the marquee.For the deep cold of winter, you won't be turning the heaters off, but you may find it better to use them in other seasons.Consider the following as good ways to provide heating in the marquee as per the season:You can heat the marquee at the beginning of the event, turn it off for a while, and then switch it on again later in the day when the temperature drops.
Step 5: The heating should be tested before the event.
You can work out how long the space takes to heat up by testing it at a similar time of day to when the function is taking place.To find out how long the heating is required to warm the marquee, ask the hire company.
Step 6: The location and size of the event should be considered.
If you want to heat an outdoor space, you can use an indirect heater.If you are only hosting a small summer event, such as a patio barbecue, you may find that several small outdoor gas patio heaters offer enough heating for seated guests, which will cost you less and provide sufficient comfort for the guests.