Polytunnels Construction Services

Poultry often do well in polytunnels. However, one breed of bird that could potentially land you with a large bill for polytunnel repairs is any member of the goose family.   If you have ever kept geese, you will know that they are rather large birds that like to roam. Not only do they like to roam, but they can also be rather destructive. If you do want to keep geese, you should consider a complete polytunnel refurbishment otherwise you could be forever making polytunnel repairs every day?   How to Kit Out Your Polytunnel for Keeping Geese Happy   Before you go ahead and bring home some geese, you want to think about what species of geese you would like to keep. Large garden geese don’t really like polytunnels.   However. Smaller varieties of geese such as Egyptian geese can do well under the right conditions.   But, even so, you need to make sure that you consider a polytunnel refurbishment with specialist equipment to keep your new Egyptian fri...

When you have been using your garden or allotment polytunnel for a good, few years, you may feel that it is time for a polytunnel refurbishment. Polytunnel gardening is very addictive. Once you have found out how enjoyable it is, you probably want to expand your tunnel or maybe even replace the old with new polytunnel covers to ensure good protection.   A New Polytunnel VS Polytunnel Refurbishment   Should you invest in a new polytunnel or refurbish your current one with new polytunnel covers? There are a few things that you need to take into account. This will give you some idea:   ●      Available space ●      Condition of your current covers ●      The plants and crops that you decide to grow   Perhaps the most important factor is space. If you don't have a lot of space in your garden, you don't want to end up turning your entire garden into a polytunnel.   Are My Polytunne...

Regular polytunnel repairs and maintenance ensures that your tunnel is always ready to use and any plants stay healthy. Here are some of the things you should do every week:   Having your polytunnel refurbishment completed, it is important to maintain it. Even when the growing season is not at its peak in your polytunnel, there are a few things that you should check every week, or so.   It is all too easy to not look after any polytunnel repairs in the winter, this can have an impact on the productivity. Then again, there is no reason why your polytunnel should not be productive during the winter when checking regularly and ensuring good preparation procedures.     Inspect Your Tunnel   At least once a week, you should inspect your tunnel both on the inside and outside. Any small tears in the covers can easily turn into large polytunnel repairs or evenrequiring a full cover refurb. When you catch them early, they are much easier to deal with ...

Do you have a polytunnel in your garden? Most keen gardeners that have a polytunnel in their gardens don't make any long terms plans.   Most of us would take the opportunity to install a tunnel, but polytunnel repairs and polytunnel refurbishment are both two subjects that we don't initially think about at first. The truth is that both are crucial when you want to prepare for the different growing seasons to be able to carry on gardening in your polytunnel permanently throughout the year.   Looking After Your Polytunnel   Once you have had your polytunnel installed, it is important that you look after it on a regular basis. Yes, polytunnels are sturdy structures, but to make them last longer it is important that you look after them properly.   One of the first factors you should consider is its placement. Should you place your polytunnel in the sunniest spot in your garden? It is tempting to think your polytunnel is going to produce the most crops wh...

How do you know when it is time to refurbish your polytunnel?   It is not always easy to know when to refurbish your polytunnel. Many gardeners put their polytunnel refurbishments on hold until it is too late. If you do that, you risk losing all of your plant stock. That is why you must carry out regular maintenance to ensure your Polytunnel cover is in good condition and not in need of any repairs, as with everything at some stage due to natural wear and tear of being exposed to outdoor weather elements, a polytunnel refurbishment will be required and you need to set aside a budget for this cost, as this type of constructiondoes have a limited life expectancy, particularly on the covering, which bears the brunt of most weather conditions.   You must also remember that more extensive polytunnel refurbishment projects cost more money. Not all of us are lucky enough to get away with just replacing our polytunnel covers .   Refurbishment After Damage   ...

If you have had your polytunnel for more than five years, chances are that it may benefit from a polytunnel refurbishment. Carrying out polytunnel repairs or a refurbishment does not mean you have to dismantle the entire tunnel. A refurbishment is often carried out when you want to add a section to your polytunnel or replace weathered fixtures and fittings. You may even want to add better ventilation or more doors, even guttering on larger tunnels.   Advantages of Polytunnel Refurbishment   What are the advantages of refurbishing your polytunnel? Many business growers refurbish their polytunnels on a regular basis. One of the main benefits of refurbishment is that you are less likely to have to carry out polytunnel repairs when replacing the cover.   Another reason polytunnel enthusiasts refurbish their tunnels is to help improve the growth of new plants and crops, whilst maintaining the protective nature of the build. Perhaps you have read an article in B...

Are you the proud owner of a polytunnel? The good thing about polytunnels is that they need very little maintenance, but they do require regular checks and a clean-up, of both inside and outside. Of course, if your polytunnel is damaged by bad weather, it is important that carry out the polytunnel repairs as soon as possible.   On top of that, there are a few other jobs that you should do every year.   Cleaning Your Polytunnel   Unless you are planning to do a complete polytunnel refurbishment every couple of years, you need to keep your polytunnel clean. This is especially important when you are growing more exotic crops and plants that require higher temperatures from the penetration of sunlight.   Moulds and fungus can take hold much easier when the weather is warm, or if your polytunnel is consistently hot. You can buy specialist cleaning products, but they are often expensive. Experienced polytunnel gardeners know that natural products work the...

Are you thinking about installing a polytunnel in your garden? You are not the only gardener or homeowner thinking about installing a polytunnel in your garden. If you already have a polytunnel, you can opt for a polytunnel refurbishment instead.   When we moved into a property that already had two polytunnels, I was not sure how I felt about them. The previous homeowner used to grow carnations and roses in them, but we felt that was not for us.   As all of the roses and carnations were grown in pots, we decided to sell them off and start again. We wanted to grow what we like, which includes exotic vegetables, fruits, mushrooms and succulents. As long as you refurbish an existing tunnel in the right way, you can grow pretty much anything in them.   This Is What I Have Learned About Polytunnels So Far   We have not been doing polytunnel gardening for very long. Our adventure started in 2017 when we brought an older style property with rather a lot of la...

More than one of us has bought a house with a polytunnel in the garden. If you are thinking about having the polytunnel removed, you may want to think twice. Polytunnel gardening and permaculture management are both beginning to increase rapidly within the UK.   Polytunnels are to popping up all over the place. So, if you are lucky enough to have one   sitting vacant in your garden, make the most out of it.   Not Sure Where to Start With Your Polytunnel? No Problem   The first thing you need to do before you start “polytunnel gardening” is to find out if your polytunnel needs any refurbishment or repairs. A damaged polytunnel with holes or tears in the plastic covering will not only let the elements in, but it will also let the bugs in.   Can you carry out a polytunnel refurbishment yourself? You could possibly carry out polytunnel repairs yourself. But, if you don't have any knowledge or experience on how to repair or refurbish a polytunnel, it...

From time to time, you may want to refurbish your polytunnel . Before you get started on your polytunnel refurbishment , you need to take several points into consideration.   Most importantly, ask yourself if you would like to expand your polytunnel. Many experienced polytunnel gardeners are expanding their tunnels. They have come to appreciate that in the future we are probably going to have to grow a lot more of our food ourselves. One thing is for sure, we will certainly become more dependent on local producers.   If you would like to join the food growing revolution, it is a good idea to think about what you will need as far as your polytunnel refurbishment is concerned.   Size Is Important Whether you are carrying out polytunnel repairs or a complete refurbishment, you will have realised by now that the size of your polytunnel is important. The larger your polytunnel is, the more produce you can grow in it.   A large polytunnel can be divided ...

Are you thinking about switching from being a private grower for fun, to a commercial grower? As  all commercial growers know, protecting your crops from unwanted intruders is very important. It is not always possible, but there are ways in which your polytunnel security can be enhanced.   When you are next having some polytunnel repairs carried out, you should speak to your polytunnel refurbishment service about how you can improve the security in your polytunnel.   The first thing you want to protect your commercial polytunnel from is the elements. Making sure that your tunnel does not blow away in autumn and winter storms is very important, but you also want to prevent breaks-ins as best as you can.   Installing a Polytunnel on an Allotment: Is This a Good Idea?   When you want to grow crops commercially, setting up a polytunnel on an allotment is perhaps not such a good idea. Allotments are sometimes secured less, than say private gardens and...

When you have set up your first polytunnel, and discovered that you are enjoying the new hobby, you should after several years, start thinking about polytunnel refurbishment.   Keeping on top of polytunnel repairs and maintenance are all very important, as is keeping your polytunnel clean and regular maintenance will offer you tunnel longevity. As our climate is changing, keeping on top of your “tunnel climate” is important. In recent years, heat waves have become more intense and many polytunnel enthusiasts are finding that growing certain fruits and vegetables present a particular challenge.   If your polytunnel heats up too much, it is harder to keep it clean and keep it bug free. Airflow in a polytunnel is just as important as it is in a greenhouse. To increase airflow, it is a good idea to review the easiest fixes before you embark on a complete polytunnel refurbishment .   How to Vent a Polytunnel?   There are a couple of different ways to ve...