[Misc] Building a polytunnel.

[AmexRuislip]

I am in the middle of building my own DIY polytunnel.
My question to anyone who has one or ever built one, is that can I get away with having just one door.

 

[Coldeanseagull]

One door is fine, just make sure the plastic covering is thick enough to match your sturdy framework. Even then, don't expect the plastic to last more than a couple of seasons

 

[1066familyman]

I've built several polytunnels at work before.
The key word here is ventilation. You want air to pass through the tunnel ideally.
As you've put in two door frames there I'd just board up the bottom half of the one you don't want a door in and leave about a 2' gap at the top. This will keep out badgers and foxes etc whilst letting air and pollinators in and out.

 

[AmexRuislip]

One door is fine, just make sure the plastic covering is thick enough to match your sturdy framework. Even then, don't expect the plastic to last more than a couple of seasons

I've built several polytunnels at work before.
The key word here is ventilation. You want air to pass through the tunnel ideally.
As you've put in two door frames there I'd just board up the bottom half of the one you don't want a door in and leave about a 2' gap at the top. This will keep out badgers and foxes etc whilst letting air and pollinators in and out.

Thanks guys, I will use your ideas, providing it stops bloody raining

 

[1066familyman]

I forgot to mention that ideally you want your door to be a stable door type so you can keep the bottom half shut and the top half open when you're not about on hot days.
Judging by your efforts so far you'll have no trouble making one of those. Nice effort there so far btw

 

[beorhthelm]

One door is fine, just make sure the plastic covering is thick enough to match your sturdy framework. Even then, don't expect the plastic to last more than a couple of seasons

couldnt you stitch together supermarket bags, they tell us they last for decades.

 

[French Seagull]

looks good!

 

[AmexRuislip]

I forgot to mention that ideally you want your door to be a stable door type so you can keep the bottom half shut and the top half open when you're not about on hot days.
Judging by your efforts so far you'll have no trouble making one of those. Nice effort there so far btw

Cheers fella
Good day alround, finished polytunnel and home in time for another Albion victory

 

[1066familyman]

Cheers fella
Good day alround, finished polytunnel and home in time for another Albion victory

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Nice work!, particularly in the use of netting at the top 2' of the door

Happy growing... should never have to suffer another blighted tomato again now for starters

 

[AmexRuislip]

Nice work!, particularly in the use of netting at the top 2' of the door

Happy growing... should never have to suffer another blighted tomato again now for starters

Update on first planting in polytunnel is good.
Toms, peas, broad beans, chillis, celery and celeriac all growing well and fast.

 

[Jack Straw]

Cheers fella
Good day alround, finished polytunnel and home in time for another Albion victory

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Growing stuff in it? I'd live in it! Tremendous bit of garden DIY.