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Polytunnel Hoops (the proper ones...)

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  • 28-08-2010 6:18pm
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    katnia
    Registered Users Posts: 158 ✭✭


    I was wondering if anyone knew where I can buy the proper polytunnel metal hoops? I want to build my own polytunnel but I am having difficulty sourcing the hoops online. I don't want to buy a complete tunnel because I am convinced I can build one much cheaper myself. My site is very exposed and windy, so plastic hoops won't do the job.


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    Corsendonk
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,871 ✭✭✭Corsendonk


    katnia wrote: »
    I was wondering if anyone knew where I can buy the proper polytunnel metal hoops? I want to build my own polytunnel but I am having difficulty sourcing the hoops online. I don't want to buy a complete tunnel because I am convinced I can build one much cheaper myself. My site is very exposed and windy, so plastic hoops won't do the job.

    A polytunnel might not be a good idea if its that exposed, you may need a wind break if you don't want to chance your tunnel down the road in winter:)


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    katnia
    Registered Users Posts: 158 ✭✭katnia


    I think the tunnel would be fine as there is a good hedge as a windbreak but I would definitely need one with the proper metal hoops.


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    jezko
    Registered Users Posts: 454 ✭✭jezko


    Corsendonk, is correct you need very good shelter from the winds..
    Not just for your polythene, which is expensive to replace and a Pain to put up again durning the growing season ... Plus loss of crops!!

    But also your metal hoops can be damaged by heavy winds!!! I had 10ft wide tunnel hoop turned into a "corkscrew" due to heavy winds. Polythene tore wrapped itself around the hoop and became a "sail"..
    And I believed I had good shelter before this


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