Sounds like a Solar Tunnel. Polycarbonate panels that basiclly, click
onto the fram, a bit like a big cloche. Reinforced with green mesh.
Take a look. www.solartunnels.co.uk

Tks
Derek


"Charlie Pridham" wrote in message
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"derek" wrote in message
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Hi,
I'm on the South West coast of Ireland, where the weather is fairly
mild
(hardly ever snows, very little frost), and I'm looking for the pros
and
cons of Solar versus Poly. The financial difference, I understand,
and
the
solar tunnel seems to be the way to go, for the following reasons:

Lasts longer
Possibly allows more light in
Easier to assemble
Easier to extend
Higher sides allow more growing space.

I'm sure there will be arguments for and against... I'd be interested
to
hear them.

Thanks

Derek


Not clear what you mean by a solar tunnel, I know what a polytunnel is,
if
you are referring to structures covered in polycarbonate sheeting then
most
people down here in Cornwall are replacing them as they proved a costly
mistake, caused a lot of scorch on plants, got too hot in summer and
were
not as good in wind as a conventional poly tunnel. (but you may mean
something else entirely :~)

--
Charlie, gardening in Cornwall.
http://www.roselandhouse.co.uk
Holders of National Plant Collection of Clematis viticella (cvs)




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