Polytunnel Repairs & Refurbishment

1. Difference between Polytunnel Repairs & Refurbishment As with anything we purchase nowadays, there is a known life expectancy. Polytunnel repairs may be required after a length of time or due to violent, blustery weather conditions, also a polytunnel refurbishment may well be required at some stage, throughout the life-expectancy of these versatile structures. These different design frames and the various sizes of model types, which are manufactured or bespoke builds, are continually proving that their popularity and is still climbing, because of their growing benefits they offer and their cost-effectiveness. The varying weather conditions through-out the UK, test these structures to their limits and beyond. So, you have to be aware that polytunnel repairs will be required and most probably more than once within their life-cycle. Bigger, maintenance jobs such as polytunnel refurbishment, will also be necessary, but with good care and maintenance being carried out regularly, will help to ensure that the polytunnels, reach their life expectancy, ensuring durability, strength and protective levels are maintained. Wear and tear are a big factor on polytunnel cover repairs and eventually a full polytunnel refurbishment could be required. Polytunnel repairs or patching small tears and rips, which can be caused by many factors and by accidental puncturing of the cover, it is very important to react to any rip or tear that appears on the cover, also ensure the correct tension is kept on the cover. Deterioration will naturally

2. occur over the cover’s life-expectancy and there are different types of coverings which are thicker, these (heavy duty covers) have a longer-life guarantee. Keeping the cover clean, taut and by checking regularly, especially after really bad blustery weather conditions. Using specialist repair tapes which can be purchased directly from a polytunnel supplier, these can be used on polythene and polyvinyl covers and are a minimal costing, replacing the whole cover would certainly cost a lot more so regular checks are necessary. The stability and durability of the frame structure is also important and can depend on the materials used, which can be made from either, galvanised steel tubes, aluminium tubes and not so strong plastic tubes, which should only be used on much smaller structures such as small tunnelling’s. The frames produced using quality materials, should serve you well for 20 years or more when regularly maintained. Any really bent or damaged frame parts or fittings should be replaced, to maintain the structures stability and strength. Ensuring the frames integrity can prolong the overall structures life even further and save you money in the long- run. With the range of materials which can be used or incorporated into the build type, it is good maintenance that will ensure a polytunnel refurbishment will not be required before the normal life cycle of the materials used deteriorates through normally wear and tear for a structure placed out in the open. Contacting your local supplier to carry-out any type of polytunnel refurbishment is worth considering and they will quote you for the work to be done, send them some photos and detail the necessary information to what is required, to help them offer you the best quote. When refurbishing or planning an extension, consider what your requirements are and make any modifications and upgrades that can help improve insulation, protection and well-being of your crops. Conclusion Always have the necessary polytunnel repairs kit or tapes available to prevent the cost of a new covering. For a full or partial polytunnel refurbishment, get several quotes and send photos and detailed information to ensure you get the best quote, from your local supplier. Read More: Use a Local Polytunnel Supply Company for Covers and Repairs Services Polytunnel Companies Offer