Planning Ahead to Site a Domestic Polytunnel
Planning Ahead to Site a Domestic Polytunnel
Services for polytunnel installation and polytunnel construction seem to have been on an upward curve since Covid struck. Domestic polytunnels are a firm favourite for small to large garden spaces or in a field or on private land. They help offer individual growers and new to the market growers the opportunity to create a controlled and protective environment, they also can help to extend a growing season, whilst giving protection from harsh weather conditions, when growing crop and plant favourites as well as new niche produce.
Polytunnel installation services will ensure correct placement and location, as they are major factors to ensure the crops or plants growing requirements are met. Placing domestic polytunnels to receive a good amount of sunlight throughout the day and not be too shaded or near walls and other buildings that could possibly block the sunlight for long periods, also not to near hedges or trees that could overhang the tunnel and perhaps cause damage to the cover. Sunlight and using the correct covering will enhance good growth and productivity to crops, plants and flowers. Ensure good drainage and slight inclines should not prove to be a problem, this will prevent excess moisture and rainwater logging around any part of the tunnel causing unwanted problems to the crop or plants health. Good access areas will help keep regular checks and any required maintenance easier to carry-out.
Access to a watering system or electrical connections must also be thought about, as well as harvesting room. On the location, always consider exposure to harsh blustery winds and what you may have to consider if any type of domestic polytunnels, is to be located in area of the UK prone to prevalent wind conditions. Stronger and more durable frame maybe required, to help strengthen the structure, as well as choosing a heavy-duty-cover, this may need to be discussed with your polytunnel construction services, before purchasing any domestic polytunnels installation kit, as they can suggest a bespoke or customised build, may suit the location area better.
The supplier can advise you if any permissions or build permits are required from your local authority or association. Certainly, there should not be a problem with a smaller sized domestic polytunnel, but all of this can be advised by your local polytunnel installation team, as they know about restrictions on size and height for garden or home structures. Think about what you intend to grow to ensure you purchase the correct size and shape of the domestic polytunnel to suit your growing needs and has good access areas.
Your polytunnel construction advisor will go through the type of frame and fitting materials to be incorporated in the build where a choice of either aluminium, galvanised steel and even PVC all offering different durability, strengths and costings. Good groundwork preparation is also important and the polytunnel installation advisor can discuss what type of anchoring is best for your needs and if a base is required to be incorporated in the groundworks. The polytunnel construction should not take too long at all once the groundwork and preparation for the structure has been concluded. These various sizes and shapes of domestic polytunnels builds, can be erected in a day or two depending on what is required by the customer.
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