You Get What You Pay For

Sales of domestic and garden polytunnels have skyrocketed over the past few years. An increasing number of gardening enthusiasts are taking their hobby to the next level with a polytunnel. However, increasing demand has led to increased competition and an influx of cheap imported polytunnels flooding the market. 

While it would be wrong to claim that all low priced imported garden polytunnels are of poor quality, most are made with cheaper parts and not designed to withstand a British winter. When it comes to polytunnels, always keep in mind you get what you pay for!

 

Buy From The Experts

If you are a serious gardener and are looking to invest in a garden or domestic polytunnel, then buying from a reputable polytunnel supplier is highly advisable. Not only will you end up with a better quality product that will serve you well for years to come. But you will also benefit from a manufacturer's warranty, expert advice and ongoing support. If money is tight, try looking out for a 2nd hand polytunnel on gumtree or Facebook. Buying a 2nd hand frame and recovering it will cost slightly more than a poor quality polytunnel, but it will definitely last a lot longer and perform far better.

 

Low-End Polytunnels

No matter what the product, low priced entry-level products are always a tempting prospect. They often look similar to the more expensive options, seem to offer the same features and are affordable. We tend to view these products as disposable and a cheap way to see if we like something. From a manufacturer and retailer’s perspective, they are great. Low-quality products are easy to produce in high volumes and don't last, so they provide a steady supply of consumers. Cheap polytunnels are no different.

 

Typically cut-price polytunnels are made with a thinner frame, have a green woven cover and zip doors. The lighter steel frame is prone to warping, twisting, and collapsing in high wind conditions, resulting in damage to the polytunnel cover. The zip doors are awkward to use and often fail after a few months of use. Also, the woven cover on low-end polytunnels provides less insulation, deteriorates quickly and is harder to repair compared to better quality clear polythene covers. With these disadvantages in mind, it’s not surprising low cost polytunnels don’t provide the same optimal growing conditions when compared to their better quality cousins. The end result is lower crop yields and lost growing time at the beginning and end of the seasons.

 

Get Expert Advice

If you are a committed gardener keen to expand your ability to produce quality fruit and vegetables or exotic flowers, then a polytunnel is an excellent investment. Talk to your local polytunnel supplier about the range of options available. You can select from different widths, heights and lengths as well as different cover types. An experienced polytunnel supplier can recommend the best cover for your intended location and crops. They can also advise on which additional extras you can integrate into your polytunnel. Water tanks, guttering, ventilation and heating are all worth considering at the time of purchase but can also easily be added later on.

 

If you are interested in purchasing a polytunnel and would like more information, why not talk to PolytunnelsRus. We are a leading polytunnel retailer able to supply across the country. We offer a price match guarantee on all of our quotes, so you'll always get our best price first time. Call us today on 0800 772 05568.