Frequently Asked Questions

 

WHAT SIZE TENT DO I NEED?
It depends on many variables. Based on your answers to a set of standard questions, we can make a preliminary tent recommendation.


CAN THE TENT BE SETUP WITHOUT STAKING?
In some cases, yes. We can better advise you after a free site review.


CAN YOU PUT A TENT ON A DECK?
Yes. The size may be restricted by elements surrounding the tent such as railings, light fixtures, etc. A site review is always required for installation on a deck.


DO YOU PROVIDE FURNITURE?


Yes. We maintain a large inventory of furniture to accessorize your tent.

DO YOU SET-UP THE FURNITURE?
Furniture is rented as a "tailgate delivery". In other words, the furniture is delivered to your site and placed under the tent. There is a separate charge for setup.


DO TENTS COME WITH FLAPS?
Yes, but we refer to them as walls. The walls are added to the tent after it is setup. They can be rolled up and tied to provide an open tent and dropped during the function if the need arises.


WHAT COLOR DO TENTS COME IN?
Tents come in a variety of colors, however our inventory is predominently white.

WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A POLE TENT & A FRAME TENT?
A pole tent is the type of tent you may have seen if you ever attended a circus. It has one or more long poles in the center of the tent. A frame tent has no center poles so it provides full use of the space under the tent. Frame tents are traditionally more labor-intensive to install, so, in most cases, you will find the rental cost higher than a conventional pole tent.

DO YOU OFFER HEATED TENTS?
Tents themselves are not heated, but we can provide heat for a tent during colder seasons. In fact, we install many tents on decks during the holidays to help our customers expand their somewhat limited living space.

DO YOU PROVIDE LIGHTING?
Yes. We maintain an inventory of various lighting styles to further enhance your tent. You can see photos elsewhere on our website.

WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN AN AWNING & A TENT?
An awning is usually a permanent fixture that is attached to a structure such as a home or a building. Some awnings are removed from the building in winter months and stored until spring when they are "rehung".

WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A CANOPY & A TENT?
A canopy is a lighter-duty tent that can be installed by the customer. Traditionally, walls are not included with canopies. Canopies are usually less expensive to rent because they do not require professional installation. Two people can install our canopies in less than one hour and they are easily transported in the trunk of most cars.

 

 

 

 

   
B.C. TENT & AWNING CO., INC.
25 Bodwell Street
Avon, MA 02322 
(800) 660 - TENT   -    FAX (508) 586-7177
info@bctent.com