Polytunnels Construction Services

Do I need a lot of space for a polytunnel? You may look at a polytunnel and think it is a rather flimsy construction. However, that is far from the truth. They are available in a variety of lengths, heights and widths.   As long as you use a professional polytunnel construction service for large builds, polytunnels are a great way of growing almost anything. If you are a new grower, polytunnel installation is sometimes best left to an installation company that fully understands and specialises in large or commercial polytunnel technology builds.   Surprisingly though, you don't need a lot of space. You can go up as well as along the ground. It all depends on what you would like to grow in your tunnel. If you have a head for heights, growing vines such as tall climbing cherry tomatoes.   Trellising Cherry Tomatoes for All Year Production   A polytunnel installation that has been constructed correctly can help you to fulfil your dreams.   Toma...

Polytunnels are popping up all over the United Kingdom. As a matter of fact, you can use polytunnels for growing plants, housing animals and storing farm equipment and machinery. Believe it or not, they are even being used in Alaska to grow fruits and vegetables! If you are thinking about investing in a polytunnel, you probably have questions that you would like answered. Although polytunnel growing is very popular, to many of us they are still a relatively new concept. That is why we have compiled this mini-guide to polytunnels. Can I Repair My Polytunnel? Yes, you most certainly can. You can choose to carry out polytunnel repairs yourself or ask a specialist company to help. If you are thinking about repairing your own polytunnel, we go into more detail in another one of our mini-guides. Carrying out polytunnel repairs is not difficult. It is easier than replacing broken glass panels in a greenhouse or other glass growing structure. Most of the time, you can carry out rep...

The impact of global warming on Britain's weather is becoming increasingly apparent. Flooding, cold snaps and heatwaves are all becoming more extreme and more frequent. For gardeners, severe weather can wreak havoc and destroy crops. Plants grown in a domestic polytunnel are protected to a certain extent from wind, rain, hail and snow but are in more danger during a heatwave. What can you do to minimise stress and damage for your polytunnel crops during a heatwave?   Hot, Hot, Hot For gardeners, a domestic polytunnel offers an affordable option for growing plants such as tomatoes that would typically struggle in the British climate. The polytunnel creates a microclimate, trapping the heat and moisture that plants love. However, as daylight hours increase and summer temperatures rise, so does the heat in your polytunnel. On a sunny day, without ventilation, your polytunnel's internal temperature can easily exceed 35 degrees celsius and, during a heatwave, rise above 40 de...

Once you decide to invest in a polytunnel, you want to be sure you are buying a quality product that is value for money. We always recommend purchasing the best quality product your budget will allow. That way, you are sure to get years of service instead of forking out for repeat repairs. If you are on a tight budget, one way to save money is to install your own polytunnel. Even if you are not a DIY master, you should be able to tackle a basic garden polytunnel. Although polytunnels constructions are not complicated structures, there's a bit more to it than building a tent. With the help of a friend, you should be able to install your polytunnel over the course of a weekend. Of course, this is a rough guide, and the weather, the ground, tunnel size and your DIY skills will all affect the time it takes. One piece of advice. If the weather is looking windy, don't attempt to build or cover your polytunnel! Building a Polytunnel Since their first introduction to the gardeni...

Autumn is the perfect time to give your polytunnel some TLC and get it plant-ready for spring. Investing time into maintenance pre-winter will help your polytunnel survive the winter unscathed and allow you to start growing again as soon as conditions are favourable. Of course, depending on your climate, you can still grow crops during winter and over-winter plants ready for spring.   Clean-Up Autumn is an ideal time to give your polytunnel a thorough clean inside and out. Cleaning removes all the surface dirt and dust that builds up over the summer months. Sunlight in winter can be hard to come by, so you want to make the most of what is available. A clean polytunnel cover will allow maximum light through and help any plants you are growing.   Check For Damage When you are cleaning your polytunnel , it is an ideal time to inspect it for damage, especially the cover. Inspect every inch of your cover and patch up any holes or tears with specialist repair tape on bot...

PolytunnelsRus are based near Arundel in the South of England; we offer a complete range of Commercial Polytunnel Services including Polytunnel Installation.These offered services are a very cost effective way for either an established horticultural, or agricultural growing business to expand, or to get a new business venture up and running. We also provide a back-up in repair and refurbishment at very competitive prices. Our Commercial Polytunnel Services team offer an experienced and completely tailored end to end service, from bespoke design to single span and multi span size of build, with different ventilation types to suit the choice of crop plant, or fruit being grown. Before any decisions are made,our polytunnel installation experts will consult with the customer to better understand their individual requirements, ensuring the model and size of the polytunnel meets the customer's growing needs, the customer would also be advised on the types of construction materials ava...

This is not an easy one to say who would be the winner, as both of these choices have advantages and disadvantages and normally an individual will decide which one they prefer, but this would be decided by what suits their growing purposes the best, let's look at some facts. Your growing requirements will determine the outcome, as the cost to upsize from one size to another, or even to replace will impact which of these products is more cost effective, and how you are going to develop your horticultural or agricultural needs. Polytunnel repair is normally much cheaper and easily carried out, because of the materials used, the makers are aware of the conditions that this type of product has to withstand, this is why repair kits are available at very competitive prices for all types of Polytunnels repair. Where as a greenhouse in a like for like size situation will cost considerably more, because ready available repair kits are not suitable for this type of product which normally ...