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You can create and control even more than the graceful
ambiance of sophisticated tent events - you can assure
the comfort of your guests!
There's nothing worse than wearing your finest attire
only to be too hot or too cold at a wedding or event.
But that doesn't mean you lose the option to have your
event in a tent - no matter where you live or what the
season of the year. Create the ambiance of your fantasy
with a tent and accessories - and make your guests comfortable
with rented heating and cooling units. Visit Tejas Party
Rental to discover the options
Warm Them Up
Indirect-Fired Tent Heaters
Basically, there are two types of tent heaters: direct-fired
and indirect fired. Indirect-fired units are preferred
because they eliminate combustion, which can cause dizziness,
burning eyes and nausea.
Another option for larger tents is a sophisticated air-circulation
system. Consult your event and party rental professional
to discuss your need for this type of unit.
Indirect-fired tent heater features:
Heat exchanger allows fumes and combustible products
to vent away from the heated area
Open-flame barrier
Power source: propane, natural gas or diesel
Optional connectable ducts: allows heater unit
to be placed away from tent
Optional remote thermostat: allows discretionary
temperature settings
A Safe Direct-Fired Option
Many rental houses offer 7-foot-tall patio heaters featuring
aluminum umbrellas that reflect heat down toward party
guests.
Patio heaters work best in chilly (around 50
degrees), but not cold, temperatures
These units throw heat between 12 and 15 feet
in all directions
Rule of thumb: Use one patio heater for every
three or four tables
These heaters are great for decks and patios,
too
(Actual
model may vary)
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Cool Them Off
When your challenge is to beat the heat, you have two
cooling options - air conditioning units and evaporative
cooling systems.
Tent Air-Conditioners

Moisture remover: this is especially preferred
in areas of the country that experience high humidity
Capability: refrigerant cools room temperatures
by 30 to 40 degrees
Rule of thumb for cooling tents: 1 ton of cooling
(12,000 Btu) for every 150 to 25 square feet of tent
space
Factors to consider in addition to square footage
of area to be cooled: where the tent will be positioned,
the date, time and type of party.*
*For example, if a tent is going to be positioned on
an asphalt parking lot sandwiched between two buildings
in the heat of the day in August, you would need more
cooling units than if the tent is placed on a grassy,
open field for an evening event in May. Also, a sit-down
party requires less cooling than a standup or open-house
event where the tent flaps normally are left open.
Evaporative Cooling Systems
Blower: blows out a cool mist that hits hot skin
and immediately evaporates
Typically throw out more air than an air-conditioning
unit and at a greater distance of 60 to 80 feet. Therefore,
are very inexpensive to run because fewer units are
needed to cool a room
Capability: at best, can lower temperatures by
10 to 15 degrees

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