Homemade polytunnel/greenhouse

[dokleaf11]

Hello
I'm new to this forum business so please bear with me! I have read various articles on the web about constructing a polytunnel from water pipe, conduit etc and was wondering if any of you have tried this and if so how succesfull it has been.
I would be looking at maybe one about 10'x6'.
If anyone has constructed a polytunnel/greenhouse from scratch using recycled materials I would be interested in hearing from you.
Cheers dokleaf11
"Waste not want not"

[Snadger]

Pigletwillie's your man! He's made one, in fact I think he's given details on his blog!

[Snadger]

Welcome to the vine btw!

[Hans Mum]

have a look at this thread
http://www.growfruitandveg.co.uk/gra...arn_32641.html
ii's very impressive

[dokleaf11]

polythene for homemade greenhouse/polything

Hello
Having read your replies (thanks by the way) I have built a wooden frame from old roof timbers, a house down the road is being gutted. It is approx 8'x6' as for covering it do I have to use that UV stabalised stuff I see for polytunnels or can use ordinary polythene? As we use enormous poly bags at work and they are reasonably thick. I understand that sun can make polythene brittle but at least I could change it quite often.
Also I dont intend to grow in the ground but in pots and containers on some homemade benches what do you folks recommend to lay on the floor/ground of the greenhouse/polything?
Cheers dokleaf11
"waste not want not"

[oopsadaisy]

my polytunnel





hi me and my OH built this over a week of afternoons. just had to wait for the right weather to put the poly on. we got the idea from 'alans homemade polytunnel'. we customized the idea to use whatever we had to hand or could scrounge. it is 10 x 16 ft. door and vent at both ends. polythene came from ******* who specialise in plastics. delivery was payable but next morning delivery! cost all built and ready to roll £130.00. hope this is useful. more details if needed, good luck.

[oopsadaisy]

polytunnel





hi me and my OH built this over a week of afternoons. just had to wait for the right weather to put the poly on. we got the idea from 'alans homemade polytunnel'. we customized the idea to use whatever we had to hand or could scrounge. it is 10 x 16 ft. door and vent at both ends. polythene came from ******* who specialise in plastics. delivery was payable but next morning delivery! cost all built and ready to roll £130.00. hope this is useful, good luck.

[Bacchus]

Looks fantastic - well done. A bargain for that price + your time. How is it anchored down?

[Bigmallly]

I'm unsure what you are trying to promote:

http://www.growfruitandveg.co.uk/gra...tml#post482702

[veggiechicken]

Hi oopsadaisy and welcome. Looks fantastic. Is this the one you built in 2009 http://www.growfruitandveg.co.uk/gra...tml#post482702
How has it stood up to the weather over the last 6 years?

[Guest]

I'm unsure what you are trying to promote:

http://www.growfruitandveg.co.uk/gra...tml#post482702

The only thing that is clear is where the polythene is from and there is a next day delivery charge. Might be worth a MOD deleting the company until oops can elaborate on the post

[veggiechicken]

Company name removed - other suppliers of polythene are available

[Bigmallly]

The only thing that is clear is where the polythene is from and there is a next day delivery charge. Might be worth a MOD deleting the company until oops can elaborate on the post

Maybe in another 6 years................

[WendyC]

When's Ground Hog day?

[lottie dolly]

Please can i put mine on again