What are the best Polytunnels?

Our Best Polytunnel Pick is the Birchtree 6m x 3m Polytunnel. This is a high-end tunnel for domestic use with a checkered green canopy and doors at both ends for plenty of ventilation. There’s plenty of windows to create cross-ventilation air currents.

Do commercial polytunnels need planning permission?

Polytunnels generally do not require planning permission so long as they meet the following criteria: The polytunnel should not be taller than 3 metres. The site you wish to place your polytunnel should not have a listed building, or be an area of Natural Outstanding Beauty.

Are green Polytunnels any good?

They seem to be excellent for bringing small plants on in the early months, but they just don’t do well for maturing plants and crops – eg tomatoes, squashes, carrots, strawberries etc – these do much better outside.

Can you live in Polytunnels?

First of all, let’s take a look at why a polytunnel could be a good choice to expand your living space: Polytunnels are amongst the most affordable garden structures – far more affordable than most summerhouses or garden buildings. They are incredibly flexible spaces, which can be used in a range of different ways.

Do I need planning permission to build a tunnel?

We are building the tunnels and shafts under our permitted development rights, which means we do not need planning permission for the entire project.

Can chickens live in a polytunnel?

In a shaded and secure spot, a polytunnel could be the perfect solution to housing your hens year round. However, even a regular polytunnel, generally used for growing food and other plants, can be used as a run area for chickens in the colder months.

How long have they been making polytunnels in Ireland?

Manufacturing and Building Polytunnels, Greenhouses and Canopy Structures in Ireland for over 46 years! We believe in supplying and building for our customers a quality product that lasts a lifetime. We use superior materials in our products to achieve this:

Which is the best way to build a polytunnel?

Our polytunnel structures are all designed with straight sides with a slow bend giving you comfortable standing headroom and most importantly more air circulation for better growing. Check out our polytunnel or greenhouse range now!

Who is the owner of the polytunnel company?

Please email [email protected] if you wish to OPT-OUT. ‘The Polytunnel Company’ is a trading website of Colm Warren Polyhouses Ltd. We have been successfully manufacturing and building polytunnels, greenhouses and canopied steel structures in Ireland for over 36 years. We are 100% Irish owned supporting Irish jobs.

How big is a polytunnel in a greenhouse?

All our tunnels are superior quality polytunnels. With more than 20 years experience in the industry, Polytunnels Direct use their expertise to bring you a strong-reliable-top quality polytunnel. Size – The width of the greenhouse is 3 metres, the height is 2.3 metres, the length is 4, 6, 8, 10 and 12 metres, multiples of 2 metres.