My Polytunnel, from the ground up!

Started by Doris_Pinks, January 17, 2008, 17:53:46

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Doris_Pinks

January 17, 2008, 17:53:46 Last Edit: January 17, 2008, 18:23:51 by Doris_Pinks
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,
















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Doris_Pinks

January 17, 2008, 17:53:46 Last Edit: January 17, 2008, 18:23:51 by Doris_Pinks
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Chris Graham

#1
January 17, 2008, 21:20:26
That looks great!!!

Well done on a solid build

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Doris_Pinks

#2
January 17, 2008, 22:13:16
Thanks Chris, am feeling really chuffed! ;D ;D
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Tin Shed

#3
January 17, 2008, 22:16:39
That looks really impressive - no wonder you are really chuffed!!

Amazin

#4
January 17, 2008, 22:17:36
Brownie points there, Doris! Well done you!

;D
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springbok

#5
January 17, 2008, 22:22:16
Its brilliant, well done :)  ;D ;D ;D

glosterwomble

#6
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!! ;)
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kt.

#7
January 17, 2008, 23:08:19
Amazing what gardeners do with a little imagination. Well done ;)
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Lauren S

#8
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  :)
:) Net It Or You Won't Get It  :)

Doris_Pinks

#9
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/  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

Which I found via here!

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

#10
January 19, 2008, 23:43:15
Just had a quick glance, lots of useful pics and step by step instructions.
Thanks Doris
:)
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Magnolia

#11
January 20, 2008, 02:42:17
v jealous.  It  looks fab.
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