Bought a polytunnel, now what?

BengaLover · 08-01-2011 06:41PM #1

Ok, so I bought a 12x20ft tunnel.
Its delivered but not assembled for you.
does anyone have any tips or info that they can give for setting it all up.. obviously it comes with full instructions but im asking here because there are bound to be people who have done this too and have their own tips based on experience.

weisses · 09-01-2011 03:15PM

Just follow the instructions ...worked for me 45x14 ft polytunnel

and buy this book http://store.irishseedsavers.ie/products/family/2/media/category/1/gardening-books/item/177/the-polytunnel-handbook/ (cheaper on amazon) helped me setting it up

karl tyrrell · 10-01-2011 11:34PM

just join the giy ireland site,grow it your self ireland and your local giy group will come around for free and put it up.

BengaLover · 11-01-2011 08:10PM

wow thanks for that info.

William Powell · 11-01-2011 08:34PM

The main bit of info you really need to remember is that you need to get the tension right along the roof BEFORE you start burrying the sides, with a door at each end that means tensioning the the polythene from the top of each door as much as you can before you do anything else. If your putting it up now pick the warmest day you can.

Bought a polytunnel, now what?

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