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Planning Your Refurbishment

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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...

Should I Refurbish My Polytunnel?

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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   ...

Cheap Polytunnels are a False Economy

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Gardening as a hobby is experiencing a resurgence in popularity. All across the country, an ever-increasing number of people are striving to become self-sufficient or supplement their diet with quality, homegrown fruit and veg. One knock-on effect has been a surge of interest in garden polytunnels . These versatile garden additions are an affordable way to gain the benefits of protected crop growing without the high expense of a greenhouse. However, when it comes to polytunnels, remember, you get what you pay for. Here's why you should avoid the cheapest options.   Cheap Doesn't Mean Cheerful If you are considering investing in a polytunnel, don't waste your time looking at the budget polytunnels available through online discount retailers. These low-quality imports may seem like an attractive option with their fast delivery and low prices but don't be fooled. It will most likely result in short term gain for long term pain.   Generally, cheap online polytunnels c...

Polytunnel construction services and repair

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As one of the UK's leading polytunnel suppliers, PolytunnelsRus can handle all of your domestic and commercial polytunnel requirements. Polytunnels offer a wide range of types and sizes which have many uses at affordable prices, so talk to the team at PolytunnelsRus and discover how we can customise any design to meet your needs.   PolytunnelsRus Our team is composed of industry professionals with expertise in all aspects of polytunnels, including planning, design, construction and material selection. We have over 22 years of industry experience to draw upon, so you can be confident in our ability to deliver top quality products and services. In fact, customer satisfaction is our top priority, so we go above and beyond to make sure we deliver what we promise.   Polytunnel Uses Polytunnels are a simple but highly versatile structure. They offer great value for money and can be used for so much more than growing plants. By varying the type of covering, Polytunnels c...