What is the VALUE or Gardener's Choice 18ft wide x 24ft long Polytunnel?
The Gardener's Choice range are our mid-range polytunnel option. Polythene is attached to a ground TIMBER RAIL rather than been buried. Thus 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 Kit
- High Tensile Z35 Steel Hoops & Bracing 45mm
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 Set of Double Hinged *Timber doors 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
- Zip Up/Down Screen for rear net vent
- Polytunnel Building instructions (if building yourself)
VAT included
*Note: All timber is heavy duty 4" x 2" Tanelith E treated timbers (treated for outdoor use).
Dimensions:
Width: 18ft (5.5m)
Ridge Height: 10ft 5" (3.3m)
Internal Standing Height at sides: 6ft 6" (2m)
Straight Side Height: 3ft 9" (1.2m)
Steel Frame: All steelwork is high tensile Z35 Steel. All steelwork is galvanised to be 20 times more rust-resistant than pre-galvanised tubular steel.
- Hoops: 45mm Z35 High tensile steel
Gable ends:
- Timber Uprights: 100mm x 44mm (4"x2")
- Lintel: 100mm 100mm x 44mm (4"x2")
- Double Door size for 18ft wide - 2.1m high x 2.4m wide (Double door)
All timber is TANELITH-E treated for longer life. What is Tanelith-E?
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. Need 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
