How To Protect Your Pop-Up ShelterIt Tent

Pop-up tents are becoming increasingly popular, as they can provide short-term premises for a multitude of industries. They can be used as emergency warehouses, to host workshops, for temporary shelters, and for container units.

However, they are only useful if they are well-maintained and looked after so they can last as long as they are needed for.

Here are some tips on how to protect storage tents properly and keep them in good condition:

Make sure they are set up properly

When a pop-up temporary shelter is constructed properly, it is far more likely to last longer. This is because it cuts down on the possibility of damage being done to the unit, which can result in the cover getting torn, the frame collapsing, or indentation marks on the structure.

It is also essential to make sure it is fixed properly in place when it is constructed, as this will prevent it from falling down. Inclement weather, such as strong winds, for instance, could cause the temporary shelter to move and become damaged.

Depending on the strength of the winds, it could even result in the tent being blown away!

Clean it regularly

Although it might not be your permanent structure, it is still important to take care of it as though it is. Clean it regularly by wiping the canopy, sweeping it, removing dust and dirt, and making sure water is not left to pool on top of the material.

This is important all year round, as tents can become very dusty in the summer and wet in the winter. If lots of water accumulates on the canopy, this can cause the material on the top to sag, with too much weight resulting in a tear.

Keeping it clean will mean that it is still in a good condition when it is put away, so the next time you or someone else needs it, the pop-up shelter will fulfill its purpose without needing to be replaced.

Storing it correctly

Looking after a temporary tent does not just mean taking care of it while it is in use, but also when it has been stored away.

Firstly, it needs to be deconstructed carefully, so that no damage is caused to the frame or the material when it is taken down. This will affect its quality next time it is used, and may render it no longer waterproof or structurally sound.

Do not forget to put it in a waterproof casing when stored away, as this will mean it will remain protected against the elements wherever it is put. Large-sized pop-up shelters can take up a lot of room, but it is essential you find somewhere dry and safe to keep it, so that it doesn’t have water damage next time it needs to be used.

Storing it off the ground is also important for this reason, as it can become damp if it comes into contact with the floor. Once damp, it is easy for mould to form, which can be very difficult to get rid of.