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DIY Polytunnel Installation

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Congratulations! You've taken the plunge and decided to buy a domestic polytunnel from PolytunnelsRus. After careful discussions with our experienced team, you are confident your new polytunnel will be the perfect addition to your garden. All that's left is to take delivery and start your polytunnel installation.   Site Preparation When selecting your site, you should choose a flat or gently sloping piece of ground free from obstructions on all sides. You need to leave approx 1m space on all sides to ease your polytunnel installation and future cleaning. If you are installing your polytunnel on a slope, ensure it runs up and down the slope, not across it. Your ground tubes need to be level to secure the structure, which is extremely difficult on a sloping surface.   Position the Ground Tubes You need to position the ground tubes at right angles. Verify the angles using a 3:4:5 triangle. Depending on the manufacturer's instructions, secure the ground tubes int...

Leading Commercial Polytunnel Supplier

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Based in the South of England, PolytunnelsRus is an industry leader in the supply and installation of commercial polytunnels . We design, build and install commercial polytunnels to suit a wide variety of uses across the UK.   The skilled team at PolytunnnelsRus can help you create the perfect polytunnel for your commercial application. We have over 20 years of experience selling, refurbishing and constructing all makes of commercial polytunnels UK. Our designs are tailored to meet your needs. Whether you need a polytunnel for agriculture, livestock, poultry or storage we've got you covered. You can trust us to realise your commercial polytunnel project and make it a success. Our wealth of industry experience and certified installers will help you avoid common pitfalls and rookie mistakes.   New Polytunnel Technology Polytunnels are now more sophisticated than ever. Enhanced polythene covering can help protect crops by preventing diseases and mould. Thermal propertie...

Buy A Second Hand Polytunnel and Save

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Over the past year, interest in gardening has increased significantly. Mostly this is a response to Covid 19.  Lockdowns forced people to find new ways to keep themselves busy during the day. Job losses, furlough schemes and difficulty accessing supermarkets have also encouraged people to consider establishing their own food supply. As a result, applications for allotments are soaring, and there is renewed interest in both greenhouses and polytunnels .   Gardening on a budget is commonplace, especially as the need to save money often fuels interest in the first place. Recycling, reusing and repurposing are all elements of gardening on a budget, and this is where polytunnels come into their own. Unlike Greenhouses, polytunnels are an excellent second-hand purchase. They are affordable, easy to install and come up like new when refurbished.   Growing Your Own When faced with a reduced income, it's natural to tighten the belt and live to a fixed budget. Food bills ...