What is in the 16ft wide x 48ft long BUDGET or EasyGro Polytunnel?
One of our bigger tunnels for larger gardens, the 16ft wide x 48ft long EasyGro Polytunnel gives you plenty of scope for growing vegetables. The EasyGro or Budget range is basicly a starter polytunnel which does not stint on material quality. Polythene is TRENCHED or buried in the ground and involves digging a trench approx. 0.5m deep along all sides.
What is included in the 16ft Polytunnel EasyGro kit:
- High Tensile Z35 Steel Hoops 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
- 1000G Clear Thermic Anti-Drip Polythene
- Anti Hot Spot Tape (on each hoop and not just the end hoops!)
- UV Repair tape included
VAT included
Dimensions:
Width: 16ft (4.88m)
Ridge Height: 3.05m (10ft)
Internal Standing Height at sides: 1.98m (6ft 5")
Straight Side Height: 1.1m (3ft 6")
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 16ft wide: 2.1m high x 2.4m wide
All timber is TANELITH-E treated for longer life. What is Tanelith-E?
How is polythene attached? Trenching or Burying the polythene
With the EasyGro range, polythene is attached by burying the polythene in the ground. A trench is dug all around the tunnel and polythene is buried into trenched and soil is put on top. 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
