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polytunnels

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  • 21-04-2012 9:15am
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    harry Bailey esq
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    how much do polytunnels cost,also another thing.is it or is it not legal to remove hedges during bird nesting reason.i think it is,my neighbour thinks not.


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    magicbastarder
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    the law does not apply to garden hedges:

    http://www.gardenplansireland.com/forum/about1361.html


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    Micheal GIY
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    Polytunnel prices go from 400-500 upwards. There are many suppliers so shop around. Bear in mind that what most people offer is a stack of bars and plastic which get plonked in your garden, so you need to figure how you are going to erect it, make and add a door and so on.


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    meercat
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    seen this on donedeal
    might be tempted
    http://www.donedeal.ie/for-sale/otherfarming/2821055


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    Jiminez365
    Registered Users Posts: 7 ✭Jiminez365


    meercat wrote: »
    seen this on donedeal
    might be tempted
    http://www.donedeal.ie/for-sale/otherfarming/2821055

    So that's what a poly tunnel looks like, often wondered wtf they were. Er... what they for?


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    redser7
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    meercat wrote: »
    seen this on donedeal
    might be tempted
    http://www.donedeal.ie/for-sale/otherfarming/2821055[/QUOTE]

    Steer clear, they are affectionately known as 'blow-aways'. You need to go for the real deal or do a DIY job ...

    http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2056374212


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    harry Bailey esq
    Registered Users Posts: 4,814 ✭✭✭harry Bailey esq


    Micheal GIY wrote: »
    Polytunnel prices go from 400-500 upwards. There are many suppliers so shop around. Bear in mind that what most people offer is a stack of bars and plastic which get plonked in your garden, so you need to figure how you are going to erect it, make and add a door and so on.

    Jesus i didn't think the cost would be that high,maybe a Diy job maybe an option?some sturdy 2x4 covered in polythene?im sure the cost would be much lower?im sure I've seen greenhouses in argos at similar prices


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    harry Bailey esq
    Registered Users Posts: 4,814 ✭✭✭harry Bailey esq


    redser7 wrote: »
    meercat wrote: »
    seen this on donedeal
    might be tempted
    http://www.donedeal.ie/for-sale/otherfarming/2821055[/QUOTE]

    Steer clear, they are affectionately known as 'blow-aways'. You need to go for the real deal or do a DIY job ...

    http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2056374212

    i think that might have something to do with the prevailing winds in the area you may reside


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    redser7
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    Nope, they are just not sturdy enough. Regardless of shelter there will always be a storm and they always get wrecked. I looked into these before starting my own and there are tons of nightmare stories out there. They are infamously light-weight. Tunnels are relatively expensive for a good reason (although far cheaper than a greenhouse).
    You can of course modify them and make them more sturdy but be under no illusion that they will last in their off the shelf state.


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    Happyman42
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    redser7 wrote: »
    Nope, they are just not sturdy enough. Regardless of shelter there will always be a storm and they always get wrecked. I looked into these before starting my own and there are tons of nightmare stories out there. They are infamously light-weight. Tunnels are relatively expensive for a good reason (although far cheaper than a greenhouse).
    You can of course modify them and make them more sturdy but be under no illusion that they will last in their off the shelf state.

    +1 ^

    Bought exact same one and it lasted all of 3 weeks, the framework is too light and buckles under minimal abuse. Useless, unless you want a big kite! :)


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