Greenhouse using poly tunnel plastic
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Ado 2 Rank attained: Chlorophyll for blood
Joined: 15 May 2015 Posts: 1204 Location: Dublin
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Posted: Wed Jun 03, 2015 10:06 am Post subject: Greenhouse using poly tunnel plastic |
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hello My hubby wants to build a greenhouse for me Is it possible to use poly tunnel plastic in lieu of glass or polycarbonate I think the panels would prob have to be made separately(nailing ?) the plastic around the wood as in a poly tunnel Has anyone done this Thanks in anticipation |
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tagwex Rank attained: Chlorophyll for blood

Joined: 23 Feb 2010 Posts: 5188 Location: Co. Wexford
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Posted: Wed Jun 03, 2015 12:53 pm Post subject: |
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The drawback I see would be the same as for polytunnels, depending on the quality of the plastic used, that it would need to replaced every few years. Also, I would be concerned about wind damage on a vertical surface, at least with a curved polytunnel the wind can be deflected around it. Finally, the use of nails will obviously introduce holes from which tears will start. The sheeting is 4 or 5 euro a sq. metre, glass does indeed cost maybe 7 or 8 times that, it is a trade off. _________________ “It’s my field. It’s my child. I nursed it. I nourished it. I saw to its every want. I dug the rocks out of it with my bare hands and I made a living thing of it!”
This boy can really sing http://youtu.be/Dgv78D2duBE |
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Ado 2 Rank attained: Chlorophyll for blood
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Posted: Wed Jun 03, 2015 2:00 pm Post subject: |
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Thank you very much for such a swift reply .... Better keep the thinking hats on.... |
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tagwex Rank attained: Chlorophyll for blood

Joined: 23 Feb 2010 Posts: 5188 Location: Co. Wexford
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Posted: Wed Jun 03, 2015 2:25 pm Post subject: |
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No problem. If you are serious about having a long term greenhouse then you should buy one for the reasons i mentioned above. A friend of mine got a polycarbonate one lately from STEELTECH. He is delighted with it. Cost was €1500 though supplied and erected. There are any number of similar companies around. An alternative is to get a second hand one, you might get lucky. I got one quite by chance for €50. 8 ' * 12' aluminium. _________________ “It’s my field. It’s my child. I nursed it. I nourished it. I saw to its every want. I dug the rocks out of it with my bare hands and I made a living thing of it!”
This boy can really sing http://youtu.be/Dgv78D2duBE |
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TMAK Rank attained: Rowan Tree

Joined: 08 Aug 2014 Posts: 104 Location: Co. Roscommon
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Posted: Thu Jun 04, 2015 8:15 am Post subject: |
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I Made a Dome Greenhouse last year and covered it with Polytunnel Plastic, the sides are not totally vertical but it stood up to all the storms over the winter and spring,
the Polythene is holding up well and traps the heat well |
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tagwex Rank attained: Chlorophyll for blood

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Posted: Thu Jun 04, 2015 8:29 am Post subject: |
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I just looked back on that thread TMAK, can you show me a close up of the centre hub, did you make or buy them? _________________ “It’s my field. It’s my child. I nursed it. I nourished it. I saw to its every want. I dug the rocks out of it with my bare hands and I made a living thing of it!”
This boy can really sing http://youtu.be/Dgv78D2duBE |
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TMAK Rank attained: Rowan Tree

Joined: 08 Aug 2014 Posts: 104 Location: Co. Roscommon
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Posted: Thu Sep 17, 2015 4:59 pm Post subject: |
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Hi Tagwex. I don't know why but I only saw this comment now. I made the centre pieces. ''Twas easier than cutting compound angles. I'll take a pic when I'm out there later on |
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Geranimojess Rank attained: Chlorophyll for blood

Joined: 22 Jun 2010 Posts: 1403 Location: N/W Sligo
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Posted: Fri Sep 18, 2015 5:26 am Post subject: |
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When I lived in Dublin I erected a "Conservatory" onto the back of the House... being short of cash I approached my local Window Installer who was always anxious to dispose of old Aluminium Windows he'd replaced...after a short while I had sufficient Frames to complete the Job...
12 years on and that "Conservatory" is still standing and being used on a daily basis...just thought it worth a mention if you really want a DIY project that wont cost the Earth and will be unique in the sense that it will be one-of-a-kind and you can extend it whenever needed... |
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Blowin Rank attained: Vegetable garden tender
Joined: 20 Aug 2008 Posts: 930 Location: Drimoleague, Co Cork
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Posted: Sat Sep 19, 2015 9:01 am Post subject: |
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Ado -- I know I've mentioned this in other contexts but corrugated plastic would be my solution. 'Back home' in the UK we lived in the same house for 31 years before moving over here. I had a small wooden sided shed there that had a tin roof when we bought the place, but of course that made it terribly dark so I re-roofed it with clear plastic to let more light in.
When we left, I'd re-done it once after about 20 years and the second lot was showing no signs whatsoever of needing attention. With a simple wooden frame, galvanised screws and plastic washers it's easy to drill and fix PLUS, if you're worried about the risks of ultra-high winds, it's easily covered by overlapping sheets for added strength as you see fit. It comes in a variety of lengths which, for a hopeless craftsman like me, would make me ensure my timber frame matched standard sheet sizes to save cutting. _________________ A novice gardener on newly cultivated, stoney ground. |
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Ado 2 Rank attained: Chlorophyll for blood
Joined: 15 May 2015 Posts: 1204 Location: Dublin
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Posted: Sat Sep 19, 2015 12:00 pm Post subject: |
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Hi Guys The Greenhouse is constructed. We used poly tunnel plastic sourced from the lovely Wexford and used polycarbonate sheeting for the roof. When (hopefully) I sus how to upload pics I will show u all Thank you all very much |
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