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19, Rue des Ecoles
1476 Houtain-le-Val
T +32 479 53 98 31
anne@themoose.be
www.wheresthemoose.be
Questions
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- Are your tents just for camping?
- Can I get fabric samples?
- Can I have coloured canvas?
- Can I have my tent painted?
- Do the tents come in sizes other than those listed?
- Do you have a guarantee on your tents?
- Do you have any more information on your tents?
- Do you have any stock?
- Do you make other designs
- Do you need planning permission for yurts?
- How do I place an order?
- How long will my tent last?
- How long will my tent take to make?
- How waterproof are your tents?
- What about delivery?
- What about Fire retardants?
- What if I decide my tent is not right for me?
- Why do you use PVC?
Answers
- Are your tents just for camping?
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No we have made tents for just about every use you can imagine. The Forestry Commission has a 20ft yurt for events, as does the Edinburgh Botanical Gardens, and the Imperial War Museum has one of our yurts too. Yurts have been used for temporary accommodation, summerhouses, music practice rooms, hideaways for adults from their teenagers, mobile theatres, Tai-Chi classrooms, office space, and as a stall for handmade shoes. Large geodesic domes are regularly bought for event use and as mobile classroom/workshop space. Baker tents for stalls, Ouled Nail for a Chai cafe... well, I'm sure you get the picture!
- Can I get fabric samples?
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Yes. Let us know what you are interested in and we will send out samples of the fabric, felt etc.
- Can I have coloured canvas?
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In short, yes, but we prefer to use white canvas for several reasons. Firstly colours rub off and can mark frames, clothes etc. although we have some non marking canvas - see below. Secondly the colours are not readily available with a fire retardant finish in 100% cotton, so we have to order them specially. Finally the white canvas makes for a brighter, lighter and cooler tent in summer. We do supply details in coloured vat dyed canvas, which the colour does not rub off of. Details include yurt caps, tipi flaps, doors etc. We can also paint designs on your tent. Occasionally I have Olive green available in the fire retardant finish, call for details.
We now have polycotton regularly available in white, sand brown or olive green all with fire retardant, and triple dipped for rot, ideal for long term yurt use or large commercial structures. Ask for samples to check colour as photographs are not always accurate.
Please note that when we purchase canvas there are occasional faults. Most of the time this is small dye marks from previous manufacturing. As long as they aren't too bad we let them through. Fabric faults are not permitted through. The reason for this is that if the faults are only cosmetic we would rather not waste fabric and keep our waste to a minimum. After 15 years and despite several increases in size we still only have a domestic sized wheelie bin emptied weekly - and often its not full. - Can I have my tent painted?
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Yes. We often paint tents, particularly tipis. This can be done to a traditional design or to a design of your own.
- Do the tents come in sizes other than those listed?
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We can make any tent to any size within certain structural limitations.
- Do you have a guarantee on your tents?
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All our tents have a one-year guarantee on workmanship, and a five year guarantee on yurt frames. If you find a fault please get back to us as soon as possible to have it rectified. Unfortunately we cannot guarantee the life of your canvas, due to so many variable factors and canvas being a natural material. However all products come with a care guide to help you get the most from your tent. If you have any problems please let us know, (we strive for excellence but are only human!) and if you love your tent please let us know too!
- Do you have any more information on your tents?
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Yes, we have complete details on each of the tents including sizing etc available on individual fact sheets. Available as PDF file, just e-mail for the factsheets or ring me on +32 479 53 98 31 for a printed copy by post.
- Do you have any stock?
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Yes we do hold some stock of various tents, call for whats available. All other items are usually in stock and available via the website. Some of the smaller tents like the Festy are also available through the website. All larger tents are available on a made to order basis.
- Do you make other designs
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We can make up a whole variety of designs, and special projects. From simple canvas bags, and garden awnings to authentic reproduction tentage for re-enactors. Not to mention canvas for canoes and lightweight canvas tents for the backwoods of the Canadian wilderness. Contact us if you have a project you would like to talk through.
- Do you need planning permission for yurts?
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Although many people state you don't need planning permission for yurts because they don't have foundations, I'm afraid this is untrue. Used in the garden for just the summer months is usually fine, and of course for general camping its not an issue, but I would always check with your local planning authority particularly if you are using it for temporary accommodation, or as part of your business.
- How do I place an order?
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Simply telephone +32 479 53 98 31 and we will talk through all the options and ensure you are getting the right tent for your requirements. We will then calculate the final price and ask for a 33% deposit. We can hold a verbal booking for 7 days, but will cancel it after that time without receipt of deposit. On receipt of your deposit we will send you a confirmation of order and receipt for the deposit. The balance is payable on completion. Deposits are non-refundable.
If you wish to pay by card, please telephone us and one of our staff will take the payment details. There is no charge for debit cards, but 2% for all credit card transactions. No charge for cheques or cash. Or you can pay by BACS. - How long will my tent last?
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That all depends on the care and use of your tent. We cannot give a guarantee on the life of the canvas because it is a natural material and is affected by the local conditions and your care of the tent. With good care a frequently used canvas tent should give you 10 or more years of service. Badly cared for and your tent wont last a year. Every tent comes complete with an instruction sheet and maintenance advice to get the best from your purchase. Most tent frames can outlive you with a little care.
- How long will my tent take to make?
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That all depends on the tent and how busy we are. Delivery times range from between four to six weeks, but can be up to twelve weeks at peak periods, particularly for yurts due to their popularity and four week manufacturing time. If possible order in the autumn or winter to beat the rush. Please remember we are not a factory but craftsmen, dedicated to our trade, and enjoying our work. Check the top of this page for current estimated delivery times.
- How waterproof are your tents?
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All our tents are made in traditional cotton with a water resistant coating which gives about 98% efficiency. Having said that you will normally get very few problems. The beauty of cotton canvas is its breathability which means it is not 100% waterproof - only plastic is 100%.
- What about delivery?
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We can deliver or you can collect.
- What about Fire retardants?
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All our tents and the vast majority of the liner fabrics have fire retardants to BS5438/5867 and BS7837 Marquees. This is for your safety and protection of your investment, plus many of our customers use their structures commercially. We can supply you with a relevant certificate upon request. We cannot issue a certificate after 3 years beyond the purchase date.
- What if I decide my tent is not right for me?
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We make every tent to order, and so spend quite a bit of time with you when you order to ensure you are getting the right tent for your requirements. Because every tent is made to order, deposits are not normally refundable, so if you are in any doubt please check with us again before ordering.
- Why do you use PVC?
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Although PVC has a poor environmental track record, as yet we haven't found a suitable alternative. It is very strong, flexible, repairable and with care will last many years. I can assure you we continue in our quest for an alternative. Please have your groundsheets repaired, we are reluctant to replace them until they are beyond repair.
Bell tents have been around for over 200
years and cope with all sorts of weather. Warm and
dry in the worst, cool and stylish in the best!
Priced here as standard Bell ready to go. Includes
poles, groundsheet and pegs.
A smaller version of the Festy tent, but
the door is similar to our bell tents but suspended
for a clear entrance. The entire tent is suspended
from two crossed poles giving a completely clear
internal space, you could even hang it from a tree
branch if you wished.
The most popular sized Bell tent in our
range. Bell tents have been around for over 200
years and cope with all sorts of weather. Warm and
dry in the worst, cool and stylish in the best! The
walls can be rolled up during hot weather and the
tent becomes a big sunshade, so you can relax in
the shade and look totally cool.
4.88m, (16ft) diameter bell tent, 3.35m
(11ft) high. Bell tents are simply superb, whatever
size you go for. They are amazingly quick and easy
to construct, 25 - 30 minutes for this huge
size.
Called the Festy tent because its ideal
for festivals. So many customers have said they
would love a tipi but tipis need a big vehicle to
transport. So I came up with the Festy tent! It
looks like a tipi, but fits in the boot of the car
and only takes a few minutes to put up - how cool
is that!
Originally this tent was part of our
period tents section, but has proved so popular we
are also adding it to our Classic tents section.
The only real difference being vinyl sod-cloths and
zipped or laced doors - your choice.
A great little tent!! The price here is
for a 2.15m wide x 2.6m long x 1.55m high tent (7ft
x 8ft 6" x 5ft) with a 50cm wall (20"). Plenty of
room to sleep 3 to 4 people or two very
comfortably. Price includes; groundsheet, poles,
pegs, canvas and storage bag.
Over the last few years we have found the
Baker tent to be extremely popular and not only
with the period re-enactors, so we have modernized
the tent slightly to make it easier to use and more
portable.



The No 10 yurt is the
smallest diameter yurt we make. At 3.2m (10ft 6")
it is incredibly quick to construct and ideal for
camping.
3.74m (12ft) diameter yurt.
Sleeps as many as you can squeeze in but is ideal
for the small family. Perfect camping size yurt or
for the smaller garden. Identical to the larger
yurts... just petite!
The frame includes three
sections of trellis, a doorframe, yurt wheel and 32
roof ribs. The canvas cover includes the roof, two
part walls, and zipped canvas door five-pointed cap
with clear skylight, wall band, pegs, instructions
and storage bag. Windows and coloured details are
extra. The groundsheet is heavy-duty vinyl with a
15cm wall and all joints welded not sewn.
As the largest of the easy up
one man yurts the No 16 is perfect for large family
camping.Or simply just to enjoy in your back garden
- either as a summer house or a guest room for
friends.Makes for an unusual dinner party venue -
especially if you have a round table.Superb focal
point for garden parties, light up with fairy
lights at night or those beautiful moroccan
lanterns.
Full support can be given in
your application for planning permission, with
technical drawings, photographs and covering
options to suit the planners requirements. Albion
Canvas has supplied yurts for campsites in
Cornwall, Devon, Cumbria, Wales, France, Greece,
Spain as well as other tents for campsites and
outdoor education facilities around the UK and
Europe.
Into the big yurts now! A
6.3m (20ft 8") diameter yurt.
The No 30 sizes up to an
impressive 9 meters (30ft) diameter and height of
3.6 meters (12ft), but a 4 man team can erect it in
around two hours.
We can go HUGE. This yurt was
made by a customer and the canvas produced by
Albion Canvas.



4.27 m, (14ft) diameter 2v dome. The most
popular size of dome. It's compact enough to fit
into a family car, yet large enough when
constructed to sleep a family of 4 very
comfortably. Plenty of headroom inside too, central
height is 2.135m (7ft). The dome pictured here has
painted additions, and very stylish windows. The
domes are very strong and snug and can cope with
anything the UK weather likes to throw at them. I
have even had over enthusiastic revellers at
festivals bounce off them! Frame is British ash.
Canvas price includes wrap around walls,
five-pointed cap, fifteen wooden pegs, instructions
and storage bag. Groundsheet is heavy-duty vinyl
with 15cm wall. Dimensions - Diameter 4.27m (14ft),
height 2.14m (7ft), floor area 14.3m 2 (154ft
2")
4.88m, (16ft) diameter 2v dome. The No 16 geo
dome is quite large with a central height of 2.44m
(8ft) great for the larger family or a small stall
space with some simple adjustments to the frame to
give a walk in door. Photo here shows a No 16
geodesic dome with coloured cap and round windows,
on a very windy day! Frame is British ash. Canvas
price includes wrap around walls, five-pointed cap,
fifteen wooden pegs, instructions and storage bag.
Groundsheet is heavy-duty vinyl with a 15cm wall.
Also pictured are some 13ft domes in Ibiza with
openable mosquito netted windows, and a 14ft with
the walls rolled back. (I'm a bit short on 16ft
photos but hope to have more soon). Dimensions -
diameter 4.8m (16ft), height 2.4m (8ft), floor area
18.1m 2 (201ft 2")
5.49m, (18ft) diameter 2v dome. A largish
dome. Floor area of 24m 2 , giving plenty of space
for a yoga practice area or moderate stall. The
photos show the No 18 with two round windows. The
third photo shows the front opened up to cool the
tent. As with all the domes this one is quick to
construct, very strong and makes a great multi
purpose space. An awning can be added to the front
of the dome to extend the space an protect the
doorway. Frame is British ash. Canvas price
includes wrap around walls, five-pointed cap, 25
wooden pegs, instructions and storage bag.
Groundsheet is heavy-duty vinyl with 15cm wall.
Dimensions - diameter 5.49m (18ft), height 2.75m
(9ft), floor area 23.75m 2 (254ft 2")
6.4m, (21ft) diameter 2v dome. Our second
most popular size, probably because it's the
largest you can go to with a wood frame in the 2v
pattern. The picture opposite shows an early
pattern cover, one on a coppiced ash frame (hence
the bendy look!). Floor area of over 32m 2. Frame
is British ash. Canvas price includes wrap around
walls, five-pointed cap, 25 hand cleft Ash pegs,
instructions and storage bag. Groundsheet is
heavy-duty vinyl with 15cm wall.
Wahay! Now were talking monster domes!
Pictured here is a small selection of event sized
domes. Photo 1 - A 30ft (9.15m) diameter 4v dome,
designed for use in hot climates. There are 4 roll
down triangular vents with fly mesh and a very
large picture window incorporated into the walls.
The roof expands and opens to reveal large fly
meshed vents for maximum cooling. Steel frame with
250 struts, a semi permanent construction. This one
was designed for use as a yoga studio on Ibiza.
Photo 2 - Shows the interior of the 4v dome. Note
the large window and the open triangular vent and
open roof with fly mesh. Photo 3 - A 30ft (9.15m)
3v dome. This style of dome is more portable having
only 165 struts, and aluminum frame for lightness.
The 3V comes in two basic variations - the 3/8 low
roof and 5/8 high roof as pictured here. We can
make big domes from 22ft (6.7m) up to 40ft (12m)
diameter in various designs and cover combinations,
contact Alan for further help and advice.
A strong, lightweight, easy to use stage
cover. Designed for ease and speed of construction,
giving a professional look for small events. Can be
used freestanding or on top of staging system.
Geodesic design shrugs off winds. Cover designed
for quick removal of walls in heavy winds. Silvered
blackout cover to reflect hot sun. Can accommodate
a five to six piece band. Although it has been
known to hold an entire 12 piece Salsa band,
complete with brass section! The entire framework
is in 48mm aluminum allowing standard lighting
clamps to fit directly onto the bars. No need for
separate lighting bars. Construction time an hour
and a half with a practiced two-man team.



The Grand Tsavo is an extended version of
our hugely successful Tsavo lodge has a main living
area of 11.8m x 5m with a 2m front deck. The
interior can be laid out in a variety of ways many
of the features or similar to the standard
Tsavo.
The Tsavo (pronounced T-Saarvo) is our all new
safari style tent designed for the fixed tented
accommodation market. The overall size of the main
living area is 9m long x 5m wide, but there is a
covered deck area to the front giving an additional
1.5m.
The Satara started out intending to be a
small tent but has proved to be so popular, and
interest so great, we are offering 3 basic sizes
with the potential for a further 'Grand Satara'
coming soon.






Excellent Stove and Cooker combined. Great addition to you large Tented Lodge, Yurt, or Tipi.
Standard Brick Lined Stove. Great addition to you large Tented Lodge, Yurt, or Tipi.
The sweetest little stove you ever did see
Handmade steel box stove. A lovely little wood burner. Available in several colours.
A very efficient steel wood burning stove.
Wood burning stove made from recycled steel.
A fantastic recycled steel woodburning stove.
Every stove is handmade and can vary slightly in design and dimensions.
A good quality sturdy stove.
Designed for longer term use rather than portability
Heavy duty stainless steel flue kit
A medieval looking anti down draft rotating rain cowl.
Rain cap, stops the rain coming down your chimney.