How Do You Design A Gable Party Tent?
A gable-style tent is a favorite type of shelter for an outdoor party. Supported with aluminum or steel tubing and covered with a thick fabric or tarp, the gable tent is light enough for you to set up with the help of a few friends but sturdy enough to keep guests well protected during the party. Before you set up a gable party tent for your party though, take some time to plan the design for it. You will soon be on your way to designing a gable-style party tent. Step 1 Decide on the size of the gable party tent. Smaller gable party tents are usually around 10×20 feet. Party planners suggest that for a party where most people will be standing, plan for around eight square feet per person. In a 10×20 tent (or 200 square feet), this would give you room for about 25 guests. This is considered the minimum though, so if you will have guests seated, plan for a larger tent. Step 2 Design the angle of the gables. The gables for a party tent can have a range of steepness, so plan carefully for
