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Community => Coffee Lounge => Topic started by: rockstar on November 03, 2012, 07:10:06 pm

Title: polytunnel
Post by: rockstar on November 03, 2012, 07:10:06 pm
I am looking at various web sites for a polytunnel, i am after some advice as to which companys supply a good deal and good quality tunnels. The size i want is 18ftx30ftx9ft tall. :-\
Title: Re: polytunnel
Post by: mintytwoshoes on November 03, 2012, 07:27:22 pm
Hi,
My OH bought a 50ft x 18ft from Direct Plants based in Kings lynn for work.   Compared to the original two polytunnels sited next to it, it has proved to have good build quality and the anti condensation sheeting is superb and very effective.  Service was also excellent.  They would happily buy another.
Contact details : tel 01485 601143 they also have an ebay shop
Hope this helps.
Title: Re: polytunnel
Post by: suziequeue on November 03, 2012, 07:45:27 pm
I bought a polytunnel off First Tunnels and they were/are BRILLIANT.


Loads of extras, very helpful and - well - just al round good I think.


They have a commercial and a home section so they may be able to accommodate your needs re: height.
Title: Re: polytunnel
Post by: Mammyshaz on November 03, 2012, 07:49:01 pm
We got ours from northern polytunnels. We found their site very good and you can download the building plans if you get muddled with the sheets sent. The structure itself is solid and will take a mighty storm to damage.
Title: Re: polytunnel
Post by: Hermit on November 03, 2012, 08:24:26 pm
Mines a First Tunnel, a bit battered now but has stood six years of gale force Shetland weather. Great website and you design your own to your requirements.
Title: Re: polytunnel
Post by: Fleecewife on November 03, 2012, 09:40:23 pm
Our Northern Polytunnels 21 by 42 foot tunnel, 12 foot high, has lasted 15 years of mighty gales, thick layers of snow and the occasional hole poked in it.  The hoops are made of a thicker metal and a slightly larger diameter than standard, specifically to cope with northern weather. We also bought  corner braces and crop bars to help stability as well as for the crops.  We have changed the cover twice and replaced the base rails a couple of years ago, but the tunnel itself has been superb.
Title: Re: polytunnel
Post by: rockstar on November 04, 2012, 06:46:05 pm
thanks for the replies ,i had been looking at the tunnels at direct plants thanks minty two shoes