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Title: diy polytunnel
Post by: the-goodlife on January 31, 2009, 12:15:10
Here you are folks some of you will remember i built my own tunnel last year , well ive moved it to a better position on the plot a better shelterd bit!!! for those folks who are new heres the pics all salvaged wood for the frame etc.

(http://www.tescophoto.com/wpp/tesco/thumbnails/00000039/384992/p_35585451_0212889659.jpg)

(http://www.tescophoto.com/wpp/tesco/thumbnails/00000039/384992/p_35585453_2681233776.jpg)

(http://www.tescophoto.com/wpp/tesco/thumbnails/00000039/384992/p_35585574_6731610013.jpg)


will post some more pics when the poly goes on :)
Title: Re: diy polytunnel
Post by: Lauren S on January 31, 2009, 12:39:34
I'm really impressed, especially as you have used reclaimed bits and pieces

Well done......More pics please as it progresses  :D
Title: Re: diy polytunnel
Post by: the-goodlife on January 31, 2009, 12:39:55
pics are working now!! had a technical hitch!!
Title: Re: diy polytunnel
Post by: saddad on January 31, 2009, 13:43:54
Very impressive!  ;D
Title: Re: diy polytunnel
Post by: spudsmummy on January 31, 2009, 15:53:22
look gr8  :)
Title: Re: diy polytunnel
Post by: tonybloke on January 31, 2009, 17:36:04
Coming along nicely, can't wait to see finished project! ;)
Title: Re: diy polytunnel
Post by: ber77tie on January 31, 2009, 17:48:44
Fantastic project! please let us know what type of polythene you are going to use ,where it is bought and how are you going to fix it.thanks it looks great.
Title: Re: diy polytunnel
Post by: kt. on January 31, 2009, 23:27:45
Looks good.  I need to get more creative ::) ::)
Title: Re: diy polytunnel
Post by: the-goodlife on February 01, 2009, 09:13:21
Hi all,

The polythene i used last year was the temp cover from b&q for £20 its only about 60 micron thick and after a few storms and a fortune spent on repair tape it just got me through till  1st week of jan this year. :P

This year going for something a little better and ive found this on the auction site

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/CLEAR-POLYTHENE-SHEETING-PLASTIC-COVERS-4m-x-50m_W0QQitemZ320330036291QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_DefaultDomain_3?hash=item320330036291&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=72%3A1688%7C66%3A2%7C65%3A12%7C39%3A1%7C240%3A1318

joining it ??? no problem with some duck tape with glass reinforced stuff & extra sticky, from cpc/farnell .The polythene is a 125 micron thick a lot better i hope :-\ and polytunnels you buy have there sheets at 150 micron :D

folks near to donny are welcome to come and have a look :)
Title: Re: diy polytunnel
Post by: nilly71 on February 01, 2009, 09:28:44
If you have not bought your sheeting yet, have a look here as it's UV treated so will not become brittle.
http://www.allplas.co.uk/acatalog/Ultra_Violet_Inhibited_Polythene_Sheeting.html (http://www.allplas.co.uk/acatalog/Ultra_Violet_Inhibited_Polythene_Sheeting.html)

Neil
Title: Re: diy polytunnel
Post by: the-goodlife on February 01, 2009, 09:37:16
Quote from: nilly71 on February 01, 2009, 09:28:44
If you have not bought your sheeting yet, have a look here as it's UV treated so will not become brittle.
http://www.allplas.co.uk/acatalog/Ultra_Violet_Inhibited_Polythene_Sheeting.html (http://www.allplas.co.uk/acatalog/Ultra_Violet_Inhibited_Polythene_Sheeting.html)

Neil

thanks neil i will consult the budget!!! or better known as the wife lol ;D