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DIY Marquees | Raising Marquees to New Heights

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How to clean your marquee

The obvious answer is whenever it needs it so maybe a better question would be how often should you expect to clean a marquee.

A marquee is far more likely to get dirty when being erected/dismantled rather than when it is actually up. If you’re careful when erecting and especially when dismantling the marquee then you can usually get away with a thorough clean only once or twice a season.

There are however a few exceptions:

The dirtiest marquee I have ever had was one that was erected under some trees. When it rained all of the dust and grime was washed off the leaves down on to our lovely marquee. If you’ve got to put a marquee up under trees expect to clean it immediately afterwards.

Rain-skirts by their very nature will always get muddy in the rain, these should be given a wipe over on pretty much every job.

Traffic-film – eventually PVC can have a grey layer build up which is especially difficult to remove. It takes a long time for this to happen (a year or two normally) but at this stage it needs a thorough clean using a chemical. The material also needs irritating (gone over with a brush or similar) to get this off. Once thoroughly cleaned the PVC should be as good as new.

Tree sap is a nightmare to remove.

There are also some things that will never come out:

Petrol/Diesel can stain PVC. This will never come out so avoid them at all costs.

Ingrained mould – this affects many marquees especially those that are stored when still wet. PVC is made of many layers, if a marquee is put away wet or if cheap PVC is used then water can get inside the layers and create mould which will never come out. Incidentally this is one of the reasons we use better quality 500gsm PVC than available elsewhere, it takes far longer for the layers to break down in better quality PVC.

4m x 6m Green PVC Marquee

Some garden chemicals can stain – I was shown a marquee recently that had green stains around the rain skirt which seemed to have come from a chemical added to the lawn.

Better quality PVC always helps, we use a lacquer coated PVC as it is easier to clean and lasts longer than the cheap alternatives. Contact us for more Marquee hire advice 

DIY Marquees range of different marquees to suit a variety of purposes

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DIY Marquees is an independent family run business committed to the design, manufacture and supply of the best quality marquees and marquee accessories. Having built up and successfully run one of the leading marquee hire companies in the UK, DIY Marquees now uses their years of experience to advise other hire companies while designing and supplying commercial quality marquees, linings and accessories.

No matter the size of the DIY Marquees’ Commercial range, this range is ideal for marquee hire companies and people who require a much stronger, more durable and flexible marquee than some of the other ranges. A 4 season marquee which can maintain its strength and durability under any of the more extreme weather conditions, this marquee is the most resilient of the DIY Marquee range. Many of the commercial marquee have the capacity to remain erected year-round due, by and large to the use of PVC for its construct. PVC is widely considered as having a lifespan of at least twice that of PE material and which is also superior to Poly/PVC material blend. DIY Marquees uses a specific PVC made from rip stop Duracotex for all Commercial marquees which is also lined with Luxmarq lining material which reinforces the PVC adding to the over-all strength and durability of the tent.

Commercial tents for sale can also be joined using high-frequency welding (as opposed to stitching) which will ensure the marquee will be 100% waterproof guaranteeing the quality of the marquee to be fit for purpose. One DIY Marquees 6x14m Commercial marquees was erected over an outdoor pool which was under renovation in Haslemere, Surrey on the 19th December 2020 and taken down on Saturday 30th January 2021. Pictures provided show the marquee to be fully contained and functioning.

Standard measures of Commercial marquees are 3, 4, 6 and 9 Meter wide with various options for length. The larger 9m width has a maximum length of 18 meters while the smaller 3 and 4 meter range has a maximum length of 24 meters. By far the most expansive and durable is the 6 meter width, which is offered up to an impressive 36 meter length which is maximum coverage. All of the DIY Marquee commercial range come with the option to choose from a variety of side panel configurations and roof and wall or curtain linings.

DIY Marquee also offer classic and party tents for sale, which are suitable where a less semi-permanent structure will be more a more viable option. Buyers who are interested in a marquee for personal use or for hiring on a short-term basis would be impressed by the quality of the party tent which is constructed with PE material on roof and side panels and robust steel piping structures which ensure that the party marquee has suitable strength vs built for purpose requirements.

Investigate options of party marquees available to you for sale, by using the online interactive marquee planner which will help you to ascertain the best fit for your needs. DIY Marquee sales team is available to consult with you regarding any questions you may have.

Dukes of Daisy not an escort agency nor a dating service, its a non sexual companion service

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Dating can be a difficult game. Firstly, its not easy to find someone who you want to spend time on a date with, spending your hard-earned money on. Also dating is not easy to do in a worldwide pandemic. Looking at some of the online sites that are available, can leave you wondering if you perhaps knocked on the wrong door and thinking how soon can you leave and close that door behind you. Finding someone to physically go on a date with, well that is a trouble all on its own and its risky. Its risky because you don’t know what you are getting yourself into. Sometimes, if you are lucky enough to find someone that you find interesting, you might put yourself “out there” and try and spend time with them, only to be shot down in flames, gas light, ghosted or just plain manipulated or rejected outright. Dating can be a difficult game.

That’s why Dukes of Daisy rent a friend is a brilliant option for someone looking to rent a friend. Some might think that it might even be too good to be true really, when you think that by making use of this as a dating option. You get to engage with hundreds of non-sexual escorts across the UK, which you can access from the comfort of your couch or kitchen counter. Meeting someone who has similar tastes, as you could never be easier. Not only is the website extremely easy to use, its easy to browse and navigate so that you can find someone in your area, male or female, who from the get-go you can see if there is a potential to have things in common with or similar interests.

Let’s face it, dating in the 20th century and especially since 2020, has been vastly improved with the development of technology so it makes perfect sense to use it in this area of your life. So many thousands of rent a friend UK found themselves isolated and along during lock-down and as a result the number of escorts on Dukes of Daisy has really increased. Online dating and video options make it really a viable option for anyone who is isolated, who is unable to travel and who is not able to find large amounts of time for building a social group, with the hopes of meeting someone in that good old-fashioned way.

In any event, not everyone is looking for a relationship, which makes this, rent a friend option so much more viable and is 100% legit. No scams or games. Its carefully monitored and the escorts are all real, down to earth people who are not just copied and pasted from other dating websites to try and make the numbers look better! Dukes of Daisy is really a cut above the rest and a refreshing option in that everyone who uses the site knows the rules relating making sure there are no awkward expectations at the end of the date. No matter what you love to do in your spare time, or if you are just looking for someone online to shoot the breeze with, you are guaranteed to find an interesting option with Dukes of Daisy.

Excellent value for money our Marquee Classic Range

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Marquees are super versatile and beneficial in many ways which is why DIY Marquees are very proud of their wide range of marquees. Perhaps not everyone feels as passionately about marquees as they do, but the truth is that they absolutely love their marquees and will not stop creating beautiful marquee solutions to suit each and every possible scenario. And because they are so immensely proud of their collections, DIY has taken every proactive step possible to enable you to enjoy the marquees just as much as we do, through our fully-packed website. With a vast range of party tents for sale through to commercial marquees for sale, there is a marquee to suit all needs and more. All it takes is one look and you will know exactly what owning a marquee is all about and just how to go about getting started with your choice.

The DIY Party tent range cannot be beaten for its excellent value for money. These marquees are ideal as temporary structures and the size range varies from a seated capacity of four to eight people, up to a seated capacity of between thirty and eighty people which means no matter the size of your event, there is marquee sized just right for you. Party tents can be purchased with many accessories which will change the look and feel of the marquee seamlessly. The use of lighting, roof linings, festoons, and flooring completely revamp a simple marquee into the perfect party venue; zipped doors and cratering partitions allow for containment of areas that need to keep separate or simply to help keep the cold breeze out. Brand your marquee with your marketing or event logo for free advertising so that you stand out beyond the rest and are recognizable for your specific style. Practical additions include tie-downs, strongly recommended for anchoring the marquees down on soft surfaces, carry bags and boxes, ideal for storing and transporting, and repair kits which are all valuable and convenient.

 

Dukes of Daisy Non Sexual Companion Service

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Rent a Friend UK

The Dukes of Daisy team have always been on the leading edge of social ingenuity simply through understanding that social dynamics in the modern world are more complex than they were in the past. Busy lives and other challenges face us in the modern day which hampers the ability for people to socialize the way that they used to.  Luckily, technology is on our side enabling anyone to rent a companion simply by clicking on our Dukes of Daisy website. These days, things are even more difficult with social distancing playing a heightened role in order to protect us from contracting the COVID-19 virus. So where does that leave us now?

Well, it’s still just as easy to meet people using our services. Many of the companions have set up the facility whereby socializing at a social distance can still take place, through the use of the virtual bookings option. All you need is a webcam and some time to browse through the long list of non-sexual male escorts. Being on lock-down enables many of us to have that extra time to do so and so there is no time like the present to take advantage of the reduced costs of virtual meetings.

Dukes of Daisy has always been proud of the non-sexual companion services which are on offer in that we know that our companions are clear on the purpose and services they offer. Companions are there to escort their dates at any time of the event or to simply enjoy the company of another person with peace of mind, knowing that there are no added extra’s expected. This companion service is a great way to enjoy your social life while meeting fun new people and experiencing things that you may not have experienced before. Don’t let COVID 19 stop you from enjoying these benefits now that life has placed a bump in the road. Your social life is important and especially for those who may be spending days on their own… negative thoughts and feelings can enter your psyche simply because as human beings, we are not meant to be alone. We are genetically programmed to need other human beings to keep insanity at bay!

When we did a survey of the things that our non-sexual male escorts are sought after the most, the answer was simple: companionship. Which goes to prove our point. People the country over are simply looking to engage with another person who may enjoy the things that they also enjoy and who, when they are in their company, may bring a new perspective on life. The gift of time is one of the most precious resources which we can offer another person. With so many friendly and fun escort companions available to engage with, there is no reason to be sat alone in your home any longer.

If you are one of those people who has been distanced for far too long now, why not check out the many virtual companions listed on our website and change the way you look at things, so the things you look at change!

RUMM Energy Management Solutions & Savings

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The RPC Group is Europe’s leading manufacturer of rigid plastic packaging. With just under 50 autonomous sites in 12 countries, the company employs in excess of 6,500 people.

RUMM was asked to investigate energy usage at RPC’s Llantrisant plant and provide solutions and suggestions for reducing the annual energy bill.

Following the completion of the aM&T system, where 17 meters were installed across the site, a benchmarking exercise then took place in order to ascertain where energy was being used and equally where it was being used non-efficiently. (energy management UK)