How To Choose the Right Temporary Industrial Tent
Dimensions & Internal Clearance
- Measure the footprint you need plus internal clearance for people, equipment and any tall loads like scaffolding or machinery when planning your industrial tent rental or temporary tent structures
- Sizing for access paths and work zones inside the tent prevents bottlenecks once operations begin
- Account for obstacles, slope and grade and required clearances so the equipment can reach the work safely without overextending within your temporary structure rental
Environmental Conditions & Load Requirements: Wind or Snow
- Evaluate wind exposure and any snow-load risk for the season and location; these are major drivers of tent selection and anchoring
- Choose structures and accessories rated for the expected loads to reduce safety risk and weather-related downtime
- Check local wind or snow load requirements and site exposure to select the right anchoring and structure rating
Purpose & Special Features
- Clarify the use case: storage, workspace, event coverage or equipment shelter; and the features that matter, like doors, HVAC, lighting and flooring
- Purpose-driven options help the tent perform well without adding unnecessary complexity or cost
- For unique jobsite challenges, like blast-resistant structures or highly specialized requirements, ask about a customized temporary structure rental solution
FAQs About Temporary Industrial Tents
United Rentals offers distinct industrial tent rental options, the Pro, Pro+ and TITAN series, as well as our blast-resistant tent structures. The Pro fabric structure and Pro+ steel-walled structure are designed for rapid deployment with minimal site prep, ideal for short to medium-term projects in milder climates. The lightweight design of the Pro and Pro+ series not only makes for rapid installation but also facilitates efficient reconfiguration to meet changing project requirements. For longer, more demanding applications in harsher climates, the TITAN series is snow loaded and fully insulated. Its durable design and advanced materials offer an extended lifespan while still keeping modularity in mind, allowing for expansions or reconfigurations as project needs evolve over time. Our blast-resistant industrial building rentals offer a comfortable and safe area for crew and equipment in higher-risk applications like demolition work and oil refinement. All our industrial tents can be rapidly deployed and reconfigured as needs change. We offer accessories like HVAC systems, flooring, semitruck docks, lighting and more. To learn more about how industrial tents can be used in construction projects, read our Project Uptime article Benefits of Industrial Tents for Data Center Construction.
Our fabric structures can be installed within days to keep your business or project moving forward without delays. Additionally, the flexible portable structures can be easily moved around the jobsite or reconfigured as your needs change over time.
Our industrial tents range from 20 to 164 feet wide, with expandable modular options that increase in 10 or 16-foot bays. These temporary buildings can be configured to fit almost any width and length requirement. All our structures are forklift compatible, ensuring easy handling and setup.
The installation of temporary buildings typically requires less site preparation than permanent buildings, and they can be built on nearly any surface. Their lightweight footprint and ease of removal ensures that the site can quickly return to its original state with minimal site restoration.