Small Domestic Polytunnels or Large Commercial Polytunnels

 


Large commercial polytunnels are relatively easy to install and construct, as long as you have some help, especially when placing any heavy duty polytunnel covers over the frame, and have the necessary tools and equipment required to erect this type of structure. Because of their size factor they offer growers a wider range of crops and plants to be grown. Before going forward, ensure that you have listed the required polytunnel supplies and accessories you may need to startup your targeted business venture.

Before launching into a new business and outlaying any money on either a small domestic polytunnel or a large commercial polytunnel. Think about what crops you will be producing and the amount you intend to grow and have you decided to sell your own crops, or produce crops for someone else to sell on. Do you need planning permission? Have you the correct heavy duty polytunnel covers in place to offer you the best micro-climate for your growing needs? Lots of questions that you may want to seek some advice about from a local supplier.

 

Do Polytunnels Need to be Large?

Commercial polytunnels can be purchased as single or multi span kits, they can also be a bespoke build and for this specific build type, you may need to discuss this directly with a local polytunnel supplies company. The size certainly depends on what kind of crops or flower or plant business you intend to grow in it. For instance, if you are running a part-time business, you may not require a vast amount, of other supplies or accessories.

 

Do I Require any Insurance?

You can insure these types of structures, but, you will need to weigh up the costs, as well as the Pros & Cons. The steel frames are very sturdy and durable and can last twenty years, or more, whereas the heavy duty polytunnel covers that are normally sold with these commercial kits can come with a known manufacturers guarantee, which can vary from six to eight years and can last longer with additional care and maintenance. Heavy duty polytunnel covers can be replaced approximately 4 to 6 times within a polytunnels life expectancy, so these running costs should be expected.

Your build type will sometimes be at the mercy of the UK’s seasonal weather patterns, which can be extreme and harsh, especially in known parts of the UK, so when locating and installing a large commercial polytunnel, care and consideration should come into how it will be anchored and if a base is required.

Accessories such as a water storage and feed, or irrigation and heating system in your polytunnel to extend a growing season. Adding a water supply or using solar panels or wind electricity generators, direct to your polytunnel can be achieved in many different ways. The easiest way is to simply add a hosepipe connection. Make the most out of natural water supplies use guttering to collect and store, free rain-water. Collecting water in storage barrels and butts is a good idea. Saving money on your water, or heating bills, whilst making the most of what comes out of the sky.

 

In Conclusion

Compared to many other similar build types, quality manufactured polytunnels are noted as cost-effective. When the time is right to expand your business, contact your local polytunnel supplies company and they can advise you on how to extend your existing polytunnel, or suggest other options for whatever new crop you intend to grow. Having the correct polytunnel supplies and accessories, for your businesses is an extremely important factor, when making any repairs or replacements and to give your crops a helping hand in harsh conditions and having the right type of heavy duty polytunnel cover available.



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