Being based in the Highlands of Scotland we have first hand knowledge of the weather conditions our polytunnels need to withstand and the type of polythene required for your area.
We have combined years of experience and our state-of-the-art technology used for garden centre buildings to assess the wind and snow loadings for our polytunnels in certain parts of the country.
Though a comprehensive set of structural calculations cannot be provided for a polytunnel structure, the map above shows our recommendation for whether you should choose 5ft or 6ft spacings. Note this is only a recommendation, should you need any further assistance please contact us.
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NEW BIG BORE TUBE
All our range now comes with 11/4″ (32mm) diameter Z35 structural steel tubing.
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2 PIECE HOOP CONSTRUCTION
All Highland Polytunnels are manufactured using a proven 2 piece hoop as in our commercial range, unlike some of our competitors who have multiple joins making the structure weak.
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CLOSER HOOP SPACINGS
We offer either 5ft or 6ft hoop spacing’s on all our range of structures for extra strength.
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NEW SLIDING DOORS
as standard. Manufactured from timber or aluminium. garden structures the doors are 900mm wide, commercial 1.5m wide
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ALITRAP FIXING SYSTEM
We’ve utilised our commercial aluminum and PVC fixing system for our aluminium door, door frame and base rail.
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HEAVY GAUGE FOUNDATION TUBES
Thick wall (3.5mm) hot dipped galvanised tubes for longer life and a stronger structure. (some of our competitors supply 1mm)
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LARGER TIMBER SIZES
Tanalith TREATED We are now using 3″ (75mm) x 11/2 (40mm) timbers for our door frames, base and side rails and 11/2″ (38mm) x 3/4″ (19mm) double row fixing battens.
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METAL PLATE TIMBER JOINTS
On our door and door frames we are using our new corner fixing plates for extra strength and easier assembly.
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STRONG COMMERCIAL TYPE BRACKETS
Our brackets are the same design as our commercial range which have been developed over the last 40 years with proven strength and durability.
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WIDE DOORWAYS
All our range comes with 900mm wide door frame as standard. (Timber or Aluminium)
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NEW HIGH SIDED DESIGN
All our garden and commercial structures have 1mtr straight sides with 6ft working height within 1 ft 6″ (457.2mm) at each side.
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VISQUEEN
Quality British made polythene covers designed to perform in UK conditions.
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OVER 19yrs SUPPLYING THE UK AND EUROPE WITH QUALITY POLYTUNNELS
This speaks for itself.
