Queenie79 Posted January 21, 2009 Report Share Posted January 21, 2009 Sorry if this info is elsewhere but couldn't find it?? Can anyone tell me how they erect there polytunnels, ie how do you stop them blowing away or getting damaged?? Anyone suggest where to buy them from and what type is best?Thanks all Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hobbiniho Posted January 21, 2009 Report Share Posted January 21, 2009 would need to be a heavy duty steel frame to be able to tie it done propperly to tie it down you should use a lot of rope and secure them at 45 degree angles to a solid anchor in the ground Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PJ of Hildisvik Posted January 21, 2009 Report Share Posted January 21, 2009 Depends on what size of tunnel you want, if you can afford it and want something more permanent, i would always go for a good quality glasshouse.You really need shelter for a polytunnel, or excavate the ground away by as much as possible before setting the tunnel down.Big poly tunnels are an eyesore, but you do get a longer growing season, and can grow almost anything, especially in summer.Best look for commercial standard tunnels, these will last much longer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaxFusion Posted January 22, 2009 Report Share Posted January 22, 2009 I don't think it matters what poly tunnel you get, the plastic covers generaly blow away anyhoo. you want one with a good frame tho that's well anchored because I have seen some where it managed to rip out the (concreted in) frames from the ground too, and they didn't look that flimsy in the first place... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brokenlink Posted January 22, 2009 Report Share Posted January 22, 2009 you would certainly need to have it secured down for days like today! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trowie246 Posted January 22, 2009 Report Share Posted January 22, 2009 If you can be bothered it is probably best to remove the plastic cover before winter and put it back on in the spring, that is what my in-laws did when they had a polytunnel but it is extra work and you need fine weather and a few people around for taking off/replacing the cover. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
busy busy busy Posted January 22, 2009 Report Share Posted January 22, 2009 If your polytunnel is well sheltered you can use them all year round . Summer for veg , Winter for cuttings and herbs. Some polytunnels can be stripped for winter but I keep mine on. They are worth every penny go for it! All are different I went for a First Tunnel as you can design your own on line. They also have storm fittings and crop bars etc which all add for stability. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crofter Posted January 22, 2009 Report Share Posted January 22, 2009 Get some old salmon net and cover the polythene with net, fasten the net with pegs/stakes all round and it will make it much more secure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaxFusion Posted January 22, 2009 Report Share Posted January 22, 2009 If you can be bothered it is probably best to remove the plastic cover before winter and put it back on in the spring, that is what my in-laws did when they had a polytunnel but it is extra work and you need fine weather and a few people around for taking off/replacing the cover. you can get replacement covers for £70 if you shop around(probs for the smaller tunnels tho)for that price you could replace it every year if needs be...you'd be getting more than £70 worth of veg out of it if you're doing it right anyhoo that said there's a PT near sellaness that's been up for years, I canna mind it blowing away...and it's not exactly sheltered! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
busy busy busy Posted January 22, 2009 Report Share Posted January 22, 2009 You will also have to look into planning permission. Siting depends on if in a garden area or a field(commercial or domestic), size and how near a road , there may be other factors in different situations to consider as well.The planning people were very helpful to me and as I did not need planning after a drawing of site and size of polytunnel was given to them they sent me a letter confirming this. I am refering to the large tunnels ,small tunnels I am not sure about Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fairislefaerie Posted January 22, 2009 Report Share Posted January 22, 2009 To get one that lasts up here you need to be very fussy what you buy. Look around at whats on offer. Highland polytunnels are really good & will answer all your questions about any of their models. The plastic makes a huge difference too, its available in a huge choice of grades & its important you make the right choice. As suggested before, netting over the tunnel and staking the netting down helps a lot over the winter & it also helps to provide some subtle shade during the summer which will help you with humidity. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Medziotojas Posted February 8, 2009 Report Share Posted February 8, 2009 It's not only gales you need to be concerned about. Look what the snow has done to our polytunnel. http://img149.imageshack.us/img149/6967/image004lk2.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nortbouy Posted July 28, 2011 Report Share Posted July 28, 2011 You should try a polycrub. www.nortenergy.co.uk/polycrub Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scorrie Posted July 28, 2011 Report Share Posted July 28, 2011 You should try a polycrub. www.nortenergy.co.uk/polycrub Ooh! Like them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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