Question for Peter re: Polytunnel

Laraine · 23-03-2009, 05:01 PM

Hi Peter, just wondering how the work for the polytunnel is going? Does it look complicated to put up?
I'm thinking of one for the Leos and another for the Whitei, or a longer one to divide.

Henry-flash · 23-03-2009, 05:06 PM

Its not actually arrived yet, should be sometime this week.

I have though, looked through the online instructions and it doesn't look bad, it suggests at least 2 people are required for construction. I will find the link to instructions for you.

At the moment I am clearing the area for it, 4 of my enclosures have to come out and be cleared before I can start and then when its done they will be rebuilt around it!

Laraine · 23-03-2009, 05:11 PM

Thanks Peter, Can you create a tort sizes access in the side or is that not possible?

Henry-flash · 23-03-2009, 05:15 PM

I'm not sure Laraine. I wouldn't want to pierce the polythene as it says this reduces its lifespan. I have purchased a model where the polythene isn't buried, so I will be able to create access tunnels without cutting the actual tunnel. Am I making sense?

Laraine · 23-03-2009, 05:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Henry-flash

I'm not sure Laraine. I wouldn't want to pierce the polythene as it says this reduces its lifespan. I have purchased a model where the polythene isn't buried, so I will be able to create access tunnels without cutting the actual tunnel. Am I making sense?

a slope down, under the polythene and up the other side?

Henry-flash · 23-03-2009, 05:26 PM

Pretty much, but I am going to look at a way of building it so i can shut them in or out if I need to.

terrypin · 23-03-2009, 05:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Henry-flash

Pretty much, but I am going to look at a way of building it so i can shut them in or out if I need to.

hi Pete have you thought about mounting it on a small wall like i have for my greenhouses so you can have hatches and dividers to section them off.i have my shed mounted on a wooden frame because it is on a concrete area ,but the greenhouses are on the garden soil.
terry

Laraine · 25-03-2009, 11:43 AM

Hi Peter, Just wondering which cover for the polytunnel did you decide on? and why? Hope you dont mind me picking your brains.

linda · 25-03-2009, 01:15 PM

pete have you got any web links please

Henry-flash · 25-03-2009, 09:23 PM

Terry, the foudation tubes have to be into the ground, so mounting on wood isn't an option

Laraine I went for the Thermal Anti-fog cover, mainly for retaining heat. I know it filters out almost all the useable UV, but I felt the heat was more important as they will get UV outside.

Linda: www.firsttunnels.co.uk

23-03-2009, 05:01 PM	#1
Laraine Senior Member Adult Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Wirral Posts: 3,622	Question for Peter re: Polytunnel Hi Peter, just wondering how the work for the polytunnel is going? Does it look complicated to put up? I'm thinking of one for the Leos and another for the Whitei, or a longer one to divide. __________________ Laraine ________________________

23-03-2009, 05:06 PM	#2
Henry-flash Senior Member Adult Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Cheshire Posts: 9,304	Its not actually arrived yet, should be sometime this week. I have though, looked through the online instructions and it doesn't look bad, it suggests at least 2 people are required for construction. I will find the link to instructions for you. At the moment I am clearing the area for it, 4 of my enclosures have to come out and be cleared before I can start and then when its done they will be rebuilt around it! __________________ Peter Keeping: Testudo hermanni, Testudo graeca (graeca & ibera ), Testudo horsfieldi, Astrochelys radiata, Malacochersus tornieri and Kinixys belliana. The North West Tortoise Group

23-03-2009, 05:11 PM	#3
Laraine Senior Member Adult Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Wirral Posts: 3,622	Thanks Peter, Can you create a tort sizes access in the side or is that not possible? __________________ Laraine ________________________

23-03-2009, 05:15 PM	#4
Henry-flash Senior Member Adult Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Cheshire Posts: 9,304	I'm not sure Laraine. I wouldn't want to pierce the polythene as it says this reduces its lifespan. I have purchased a model where the polythene isn't buried, so I will be able to create access tunnels without cutting the actual tunnel. Am I making sense? __________________ Peter Keeping: Testudo hermanni, Testudo graeca (graeca & ibera ), Testudo horsfieldi, Astrochelys radiata, Malacochersus tornieri and Kinixys belliana. The North West Tortoise Group

23-03-2009, 05:26 PM	#6
Henry-flash Senior Member Adult Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Cheshire Posts: 9,304	Pretty much, but I am going to look at a way of building it so i can shut them in or out if I need to. __________________ Peter Keeping: Testudo hermanni, Testudo graeca (graeca & ibera ), Testudo horsfieldi, Astrochelys radiata, Malacochersus tornieri and Kinixys belliana. The North West Tortoise Group

25-03-2009, 11:43 AM	#8
Laraine Senior Member Adult Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Wirral Posts: 3,622	Hi Peter, Just wondering which cover for the polytunnel did you decide on? and why? Hope you dont mind me picking your brains. __________________ Laraine ________________________

25-03-2009, 01:15 PM	#9
linda Senior Member Adult Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: west midlands Posts: 17,134	pete have you got any web links please

25-03-2009, 09:23 PM	#10
Henry-flash Senior Member Adult Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Cheshire Posts: 9,304	Terry, the foudation tubes have to be into the ground, so mounting on wood isn't an option Laraine I went for the Thermal Anti-fog cover, mainly for retaining heat. I know it filters out almost all the useable UV, but I felt the heat was more important as they will get UV outside. Linda: www.firsttunnels.co.uk __________________ Peter Keeping: Testudo hermanni, Testudo graeca (graeca & ibera ), Testudo horsfieldi, Astrochelys radiata, Malacochersus tornieri and Kinixys belliana. The North West Tortoise Group

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