Can I Install My Own Polytunnel?

Are you! Thinking about investing in a polytunnel?  You want to grow your own produce all year around and not have to worry too much about the weather conditions affecting your plants or crops, then investing in a polytunnel is not such a bad idea.

Over the past year, because of Covid lockdown! And people being on furlough,more of us than before have had lots of spare time on our hands, this hasmade us look at what other interests we can put to good use and save money! The answer seems to have swelled an interest in growing our own fresh produce and other entrepreneurial ways.

Polytunnel installation has seen a rapid increase in sales from all types of people who are interested in providing their own produce or using these structures for seeds and young plant growth in their back garden or allotment at a fairly low-cost. Many of us have spent a lot of time at home. As a result, lot of us have decided to put our gardens to practical use.

Growing your own produce and rearing a few chickens has never been so popular. In the UK, you can even rescue chickens that are spent as layers. The good news is that they will still lay a few eggs and probably keep your family in fresh eggs, as well as providing a positive feel good factor.

The question is, how can you combine your new found interest in poultry and producing food for your family?

Polytunnel Construction Vs Building a Greenhouse

You are probably not the only one who has been debating whether you should install a greenhouse or a polytunnel.

Both have advantages and disadvantages. But, in all honesty, it would be fair to say that keeping chickens, or any other animal in a greenhouse, Is not really the thing to do!

Polytunnels are far more versatile structures when compared to greenhouses and can be easily adapted for sheltering or housing all types of farm animals, storage facilities and more. If you're unsure, if this type of build would suit your requirements then contact a polytunnel supplier and explain what you would like to achieve. When you want to grow a range of plants or crops then, a polytunnel is your best cost-effective option.

 

How Long Does It Take To Install A Polytunnel?

If you don't have any previous experience of installing polytunnels and lack any DIY skills, it is best to let a polytunnel construction services company do all of the hard work for you, especially if you require a large build project.

A small garden or domestic tunnel is perhaps something that you can install yourself. However, installing a large tunnel is a completely different ball game.

Can I Customise My Polytunnel?

This is where polytunnels win hands down. Greenhouses are next to impossible to customise unless you spend a small fortune.

At the design stage, all you have to do is to tell the polytunnel installation service, how you would like your polytunnel to look, consider how many doors, whether they should be hinged or sliding? How many vents do you require etc, may depend on what plants or crops you intend to grow! Needless to say, the design of the tunnel depends on what you are going to use it for, so talk to a specialist to get it right and not make costly mistakes.

 

What About Polytunnel Refurbishment?

From time to time, you will need to carry out a little bit of refurbishment and maintenance. Perhaps your tunnel was damaged during the storms we now seem to get. Always inspect you'retunnel regularly.

If you decide that you need your polytunnel refurbishment, due to its age deterioration or  damage, the experts may spot something that you may have missed. It is best to get all of the problems sorted out before the growing season starts.

Polytunnels are about so much more than just growing vegetables. They can change your entire outlook on growing your own fresh produce, plants or for animal uses. Before you know it, you have got your own version of the Good Life in your own back garden.