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Squash64

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Thicko question about covering polytunnel
« on: April 26, 2011, 16:50:48 »
This was my polytunnel in 2008,

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All the cover has since disintegrated but the frame is still quite strong.

I was thinking of covering it with this -
 
http://www.firsttunnels.co.uk/productlist.asp?catid=10&parentid=7

But how do I attach the covering to the frame? ???

Or would it be better to cover it with debris netting?

I want to grow tomatoes in it as I've already run out of room in the greenhouses.
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Re: Thicko question about covering polytunnel
« Reply #1 on: April 26, 2011, 17:07:58 »


If you covered it with debri netting it would look something like this. It would keep out a certain amount of frost as well.

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Re: Thicko question about covering polytunnel
« Reply #2 on: April 26, 2011, 17:18:50 »
That looks really good AR.  What are you going to be growing in it?
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Re: Thicko question about covering polytunnel
« Reply #3 on: April 26, 2011, 17:42:28 »
Squash,
              Just have a look at one of the Polytunnel manufacturers web sites they have a DVD which you can view or have a look on You Tube, it will show you how to erect and cover a Polytunnel, It is a two person job but straight forward and better done on a calm day, :)

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Re: Thicko question about covering polytunnel
« Reply #4 on: April 27, 2011, 05:52:42 »
Thank you Mr Smith. 
Betty
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Re: Thicko question about covering polytunnel
« Reply #5 on: April 27, 2011, 13:03:52 »
If it's a 3m or a 4.5 you can get spare covers here: http://www.selections.com/GF6496/polytunnel-4-5m-x-1-9m/

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