Ideal Allotment or Garden Polytunnel 10ft wide x 16ft long!
Get the best from our VALUE or Garden Choice Polytunnel Range
The Gardener's Choice range are our mid-range polytunnel option. Polythene is attached to a large heavy duty ground TIMBER RAIL rather than been buried, eliminating the need or labour to dig a trench. It is also quicker to build and polythene is clad more tightly to the structure.
What is included in the Gardener's Choice 10ft wide x 16ft Polytunnel Kit
- High Tensile Z35 Steel Hoops & Bracing 35mm (c/w EXTRA galvanisation)
Steel is up to 20 times more corrosion resistant than standard pre-galvanised tube
- Front *Timber Gable end
- Rear *Timber Gable end with large Net vent (promotes air circulation around plants, but keep pests out!)
- 1 x Hinged *Timber door c/w dropbar and holder for keeping door open
- *Timber Ground rail for sides and gable ends
- Crop Supports for each internal hoop (includes STEEL supporting Down braces)
- 1000G Clear Thermic Anti-Drip Polythene
- Anti Hot Spot Tape (on each hoop and not just the end hoops!)
- UV Repair tape included
- Polytunnel Building instructions (if building yourself)
VAT included
NOTE: If choosing for us to install, please note the site must be level and free from obstructions above and below ground. Cost includes labour to install and also Quick setting cement for the foundation tubes of structure. Please refer to our terms and conditions.
*Note: All timber is heavy duty 4" x 2" Tanelith E treated timbers (Environment friendly timber treated for outdoor use).
Dimensions:
Width: 10ft (3.05m)
Ridge Height: 8ft (2.44m)
Internal Standing Height at sides: 6ft (1.8m)
Straight Side Height: 3ft 3" (1m)
Steel Frame: All steelwork is not just just high tensile Z35 Steel but also comes with the added benefit of been specially galvanised internally and externally to be 20 times more rust-resistant than your standard pre-galvanised tubular steel.
- Hoops: 35mm Outer Diameter
- Bracing: 35mm Outer Diameter
Gable ends:
All timbers supplied are larger to give you the added strength and durability at the gable ends to hold doors/net vents.
- Timber Uprights: 100mm x 44mm (4" x 2")
- Lintel: 100mm 100mm x 44mm (4" x 2")
- Door size for 10ft wide: 2m high x 0.8m wide
All timber included Ground rails and Door frames are TANELITH-E treated for longer life.
What is TANELITH E Treated timber? TANALISED E pressure treated timber has been impregnated with TANALITH E,
a waterborne product based on copper triazole technology. Copper is derived from recycled sources and triazoles are organic
biodegradable biocides, commonly used to protect many of the food crops we eat... For More Details..?
Net Vents:
In the rear end of the polytunnel we supply a large Net vent (usually the size of the doorway). Generally this allows for continuous air circulation around plants even when the door is shut. The vent also keeps larger pests out e.g. pets, large insects etc. The vent generally only requires to be closed down during the darkest Winter months. The vent can be sealed up with be done with a polyflap.
Alternativly an extra door can be installed instead of a net vent, but we generally recommend only installing a second door for longer polytunnels. If you need advice, please feel free to give us a ring or email!
Ground Rails: How is polythene attached?
Timber Cladding system (Garden Choice range): Polythene is attached to the polytunnel structure by wrapping polythene around timber laths which are then nailed onto the heavier timber ground rail and uprights in gable ends. If you are building yourself, check out our Building Instructions.
Polythene:
Option 1: The standard polythene we use is a 1000G Thermic Anti-Drip Polythene. This is a clear film with the additional benefits of Thermic and Anti-drip properties.
'Thermic' - raises the temperature of the internal temperature by approx.1 to 2 Degrees celsius above the outside temperature.
'Anti-Drip' or 'Anti-Fog' - condensation evaporates or rolls off the polythene.
Option 2: Diffused Thermic 840G Polythene - This is a diffused film with the additional benefits of been Thermic.
'Thermic' - raises the temperature of the internal temperature by approx.1 to 2 Degrees celsius above the outside temperature.
'Diffused' - the sun's rays are 'dispersed' or 'diffused' to prevent plant scorching. The same amount of light is allowed in.
Polythene Warranty: A manufacturer's warranty against UVI degradation of the polythene is 5-6 years depending on the type of polythene picked. This warranty does not cover accidental damage, malicious damage, storm damage or general wear and tear etc.
Guidelines on how to care for your polythene
