Can I use B&Q polythene dust sheet to cover frame?

[PeshB7]

Hello,

I have a frame made of wood, approx 1m * 1m * 1.5m in height. I looking to cover it in polythene.

Would this stuff be ok?

http://www.diy.com/diy/jsp/bq/nav.jsp?action=detail&fh_secondid=10548909&fh_location=//catalog01/en_GB/categories%3C{9372013}/categories%3C{9372033}/categories%3C{9502022}/specificationsProductType=protective_covers___clothing&tmcampid=4&tmad=c&ecamp=cse_go&CAWELAID=396930229

[Aberdeenplotter]

Any polythene will work. When I was a youngster my dad used agricultural granular fertilser bags to cover a home made greenhouse and that lasted a couple of years before needing replaced. Best to use uv resistant if you can get it though

[PeshB7]

thanks Aberdeenplotter.

Will it be ok if I just use a staple gun to attach the sheeting to the wooden frame? Or is that not enough?

[bearded bloke]

i think dust sheet would be rather on the thin side & will not be UV stable,for an extra couple of quid you can get 1000 gauge that is made for the job from ..........

Clear Horticultural Grade Polythene UVI Treated 1000g 2x5

The best way to fix polythene outdoors is to trap it under continuous battening

[kingkano]

I agree dust sheet is too thin. B&Q do sell some garden polythene which is a bit better. Or ebay/may other places you can get the thicker better stuff. I use the b&q last year and it was ok but I felt it wouldnt have lasted more than a couple years. Cats and the snow did it in over winter so only 1 This time I have got proper polytunnel sheeting and it wasnt that expensive.

Battening is nice although a little expensive and extra for me. I just used clout nails which I had lying about, nice big head on them keeps it attached nicely. I was going to use staples but couldnt be bothered buying a gun

[PeshB7]

Thanks kingkano. I guess the thinner stuff will also allow the greenhouse to loose alot of heat during the night.

Will get the thicker stuff. Cheers all.

[PeshB7]

I've just seen this on screwfix...any good?

Heavy Duty Repair Sheet 3m x 4m | Screwfix.com

[Potstubsdustbins]

620 gauge is pretty thick tough stuff used in the trade to water proof buildings prior to glazing etc.

Colin

[kingkano]

620 guage sounds ideal. The polytunnel stuff I used is 600 guage (some stuff is 720).

Yes thinner stuff doesnt heat up so much or retain heat as well - guess it has good sides and bad sides there.