Tent Ballast & Weight Rental for Marquees

Ballast rental is one of the most important points to consider for an outdoor event installation. When a tent, pop-up marquee or large marquee is set up on hard ground, a terrace, a forecourt, a car park or any space where pegging is not permitted, ballast stabilises the structure without drilling into or altering the ground. It helps to limit wind-related risks and to keep the installation more reliable for the entire duration of the event.



Solutions Événements offers ballast solutions designed for event use: ballast blocks, cast-iron discs, concrete blocks and heavier formats depending on the structure to be secured. This equipment can be used for folding tents, marquees, reception areas, outdoor stands, catering areas, partner villages or temporary corporate installations.



Which ballast should you plan for your configuration?

The weight and number of ballasts are never chosen at random. They depend on the covered surface, the type of structure, the presence of side walls, the exposure to wind, the length of the installation and the type of ground. A small open welcome tent will not have the same requirements as a closed marquee, a reception tent set up over several days or a structure exposed on a very open site.



For a coherent installation, ballasts should also be considered alongside the other accessories for event tents. Tent equipment such as side walls and gutters can change the wind load. Safety accessories complete the set-up when the event welcomes the public or requires specific guidance.



A useful solution when pegging is not possible

Ballasts are particularly well suited to urban event sites and constrained venues: company courtyards, concrete slabs, terraces, car parks, outdoor trade shows, shopping centres, forecourts, heritage sites or temporary spaces. They secure the structure while preserving the existing ground.



Our teams can help you determine the most suitable solution according to the tent model, its dimensions, its use, the installation site and the expected weather conditions.



Why rent ballasts for a tent?

Ballasts stabilise the tent or marquee, especially outdoors. They are essential to consider when the ground cannot be drilled or when the structure is exposed to wind.



Which ballast weight should you choose?

The weight depends on the tent model, the surface, the presence of walls, the ground and the exposure to wind. A technical validation is preferable, particularly for closed or long-term installations.



Does every tent leg need ballast?

In most configurations, every leg must be stabilised. The exact number and weight required depend on the type of structure and the site conditions.



Are ballasts suitable for ground that cannot be drilled?

Yes. This is one of their main uses: forecourts, car parks, terraces, concrete slabs, urban sites or venues where pegging is not permitted.



Do tent walls change the ballast requirement?

Yes. Side walls increase the wind load. Ballast must therefore be checked as soon as the tent is partially or fully closed.

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