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Title: Cheep Polythene?
Post by: Uncle Joshua on February 16, 2008, 19:02:38
I have been given the frame for a Polly Tunnel but have been told the polythene will cost £100+, anyone know where I can find it cheaper?
Title: Re: Cheep Polythene?
Post by: mrf94 on February 16, 2008, 19:36:14
See "The Goodlife" he didnt pay that much.
Title: Re: Cheep Polythene?
Post by: mrf94 on February 16, 2008, 19:37:15
Read polytunnel ....the final
Title: Re: Cheep Polythene?
Post by: Uncle Joshua on February 16, 2008, 19:46:39
Thanks guys, just spotted the post.
Title: Re: Cheep Polythene?
Post by: Eristic on February 16, 2008, 20:29:26
Bear in mind cheap isn't cheap if it splits and breaks at an inopportune moment and you lose your crops.

Also if the light intensity is reduced such that your plants etiolate you will be wasting your time. There is a reason why all the polytunnel companies charge a lot for the polythene and it is not because they all have their heads together. They would seriously undercut the prices of others if they could.

If your polytunnel has metal frames you will also have to fork out for anti hotspot tape as well to prevent the pipes burning the plastic. Initially I was taken aback by the cost of polytunnels but decided not to embark on total DIY for these reasons. At the end of the day its only money.
Title: Re: Cheep Polythene?
Post by: Uncle Joshua on February 16, 2008, 21:19:31
Burning shouldn't be a problem, the frame is from a local Garden Centre and is plastic coated.