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Produce => Under Glass => Topic started by: Doris_Pinks on January 17, 2008, 17:53:46

Title: My Polytunnel, from the ground up!
Post by: Doris_Pinks on January 17, 2008, 17:53:46

Well, finally got the plastic on before the gales, and a good sign is, it is still on! :o ;D

It is in the garden and built from mostly recycled stuff...except the screws, bolts & plastic! (couldn't afford a greenhouse, and none forthcoming on freecycle)

Total cost £35.00 for old scaffolding, connectors and scaffold planks, £60.00 plastic n anti hot spot tape.

So for an 8ftx10ft tunnel it has cost £95.00 plus screws n bolts!

Wood came from huge pallets, that and the blue tubing were scrounged!

Not the prettiest of structures, but so long as it does the job, I don't care, am am very pleased! ;D ;D

Just got 6 more battens to put on the door and at the front as I ran out of wood, more scrounging required!

Many thanks to pigletwillie for advice early on,

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v176/bermujan/PB250067.jpg)


(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v176/bermujan/PB260070.jpg)


(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v176/bermujan/PC290029.jpg)


(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v176/bermujan/P1160057.jpg)


(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v176/bermujan/P1160058.jpg)


(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v176/bermujan/P1160059.jpg)

Title: Re: My Polytunnel, from the ground up!
Post by: Chris Graham on January 17, 2008, 21:20:26

That looks great!!!

Well done on a solid build

Title: Re: My Polytunnel, from the ground up!
Post by: Doris_Pinks on January 17, 2008, 22:13:16

Thanks Chris, am feeling really chuffed! ;D ;D

Title: Re: My Polytunnel, from the ground up!
Post by: Tin Shed on January 17, 2008, 22:16:39

That looks really impressive - no wonder you are really chuffed!!

Title: Re: My Polytunnel, from the ground up!
Post by: Amazin on January 17, 2008, 22:17:36

Brownie points there, Doris! Well done you!

 ;D

Title: Re: My Polytunnel, from the ground up!
Post by: springbok on January 17, 2008, 22:22:16

Its brilliant, well done :)  ;D ;D ;D

Title: Re: My Polytunnel, from the ground up!
Post by: glosterwomble on January 17, 2008, 22:46:51

wow, that looks fantastic, I like the fact it looks homemade.

Well done you for getting it built with mostly recycled stuff, good for the pocket and the environment!! ;)

Title: Re: My Polytunnel, from the ground up!
Post by: kt. on January 17, 2008, 23:08:19

Amazing what gardeners do with a little imagination. Well done ;)

Title: Re: My Polytunnel, from the ground up!
Post by: Lauren S on January 17, 2008, 23:26:57

Oh how wonderful. You must be feeling very proud.  ;D. I bet you can't wait to get sowing and growing.

Can I ask where you bought the plastic cover and tape etc?

Lauren  :)

Title: Re: My Polytunnel, from the ground up!
Post by: Doris_Pinks on January 18, 2008, 15:42:35

Thank You for all your kind comments! ;D ;D Was 5 degrees warmer in there than the outside today, so is working! ;)

Lauren, got the poly and tape from here

http://www.nationalpolytunnels.co.uk/ (http://www.nationalpolytunnels.co.uk/)  look under cladding. Very helpful and fast delivery!

If anyone is interested,the actual structure idea was taken from here :-

http://www.overthegardengate.net/UserPages/pp_view.asp?FName=polytunnel&Page=1 (http://www.overthegardengate.net/UserPages/pp_view.asp?FName=polytunnel&Page=1)

Which I found via here!

http://www.growfruitandveg.co.uk/grapevine/undercover-operations/build-your-own-polytunnel_258.html (http://www.growfruitandveg.co.uk/grapevine/undercover-operations/build-your-own-polytunnel_258.html)

Title: Re: My Polytunnel, from the ground up!
Post by: Lauren S on January 19, 2008, 23:43:15

Just had a quick glance, lots of useful pics and step by step instructions.
Thanks Doris
 :)

Title: Re: My Polytunnel, from the ground up!
Post by: Magnolia on January 20, 2008, 02:42:17

v jealous.  It  looks fab.