Looking at a poly tunnel

Was initially going get a large green house - but have changed my mind and now looking at a decent poly tunnel - was wondering if like green houses the plastic covering came in different flavours - ie hort plastic as in hort glass.... any help would be great.

One other thing , have an idea where i may go for this tunnel but here`s the link - are these guys good value? http://www.polytunnels.com/ looking at 8 x 10 or maybe 8 x 12.


thanks for your help.

all the best

 

Yes the covering does come in different types.
Here's a link to the company I bought ours from. It's been up 5 years now and the cover is still in good condition.

http://www.firsttunnels.co.uk/polytunnel.asp?cbowidth=8

 

I planned to get a Poly-tunnel for "cropping", to supplement my Glasshouse for plant raising, but I was luck enough to get a 5 year old 38' x 10' glasshouse on eBay for £400. Much easier to ventilate, and probably keeps warmer in early Spring.

I went to a house clearance auction and a slightly larger greenhouse went for £600 - but it was much more spiffy than mine (crank handle to open the whole of the ridge-vents etc.)

Just a thought ...

 

There are loads of different covers but the main ones for veg growing are :
Thermal anti fog - couple of degrees warmer with a coating that stops condensation droplets
Superstrength clear - lets most amount of light into the greenhouse.
UV blocking - stops pests spreading by blocking UV light
You could also try a polydome

 

A polytunnel would be the better bet :wink:

 

Certainly cheaper, I've got a 3.5x7 meter but I don't really like the look of them.

 

those domes look great, but they need a fair plot to stand on - also they seem pricy in comparison to a tunnel. Never thought of a dome - like the look of them, but again you need the space. Think ill stick with the tunnel idea... 1. cheaper 2. fits in to limited space - yes i use to do geometery sphere will fit a square etc ....
but for me i think a tunnel.

 

The polytunnel covering would last a lot longer and be much easier to replace too.
Poly doesn`t like high temperatures especially on a sharp edge. A cover in contact with treated/stained timber without any hotspot tape will act just like a solar collector :wink: