Our polytunnel gutters are long lasting aesthetically pleasing and require no maintenance other than clearing them of debris occasionally.
Guttering ideas for polytunnel.
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Tape the gutters in a v shape above a barrel with the ends.
To ensure rainwater runs directly into the gutter a series of timber battens we used 19mm x 38mm pressure treated battens may be required to close off any gaps between the guttering and the side rail.
They are shaped like a little gutter if you turn them upside down and are much cheaper than commercial polytunnel gutter kits.
There are a few ways that you can harvest water from a polytunnel but to fill a sizeable water container you re going to need something more substantial.
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The gutter is installed at the top of the straight side of the polytunnel hoop where the curve starts.
Jun 3 2015 collecting rainwater from a polytunnel using guttering.
It can be fitted to a timber side rail on your new or existing polytunnel.
I ve tortured myself for a month or more about how i m going to keep the veg in my new tunnel watered from november to may when there s no water on the all.
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Clean the plastic well and use transparent tunnel repair tape.
Collecting rainwater is an easy cost effective way of ensuring you can always keep watering.
You should now have a strong robust alternative for harvesting rainwater off your polytunnel.
Our polytunnel gutter kit comprises of 2 x 10ft 3 2m strips of polytunnel guttering and can be used with any brand of polytunnel.
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It provides an independent water supply during regional water restrictions ensuring you can keep your plants.
Polytunnel gutters are expensive to buy but this idea does exactly the same but at a bargain price.
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Here is a guide on fixing proper polytunnel guttering to your tunnel and harvesting more rain.
Coloured tape blocks light and heats up in the sun shortening the life of your plastic.