First Tunnels Polytunnels

www.FirstTunnels.co.
uk
Telephone 01282 601253
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Hotter summers. Colder winters. Its hard to know what to expect as
our climate continually changes. But with a First Tunnels polytunnel
you can make the growing season last right through the yearcome
rain or shine, heat-wave or big freeze! And by creating your own
microclimate, you can even grow crops out of season, or fruits and
vegetables not usually
found on these shores.

Well, were the first name
on your list when it comes
to dealing with people
who really understand
polytunnels inside out!
Home is the tiny
Lancashire village
of Barrowford where
weve assembled
a close-knit team of skilled
professionals who take an enormous pride
in the quality and versatility of our products.
But were enthusiasts too, and by regularly using our own
products weve introduced lots of improvements and innovations. We
even have our own allotment for some seriously hands-on gardening.
As for our happy customers...some of the names may surprise you.
As well as amateur gardeners and commercial growers, we also supply
major government organisations, HM Prisons, NHS Trusts, schools
and celebs like Alan Titchmarsh, Bob Flowerdew, and River Cottage
chef Hugh Fearnley
Whittingstall.
Although weve produced this brochure to give you a handy

guide to the full First Tunnels range, you can also view the entire
collection and order on-line at www.FirstTunnels.co.uk
Its a great site to visit to pick up hints and tips, to get some great
advice from top polytunnel writers, and to check out all our latest
special offers.
This site offers FREE access to a wealth of polytunnel construction

knowledge. There are downloadable guides to every polytunnel we
produce. And for those who prefer to see how things work first hand
we have a huge online video library too.
Ask any First Tunnels customer and theyll tell you how
hard we work to deliver a top quality product.
But now its official!
Were delighted to announce that along with only
1% of UK companies weve achieved all the requirements
of ISO9001 and have now been awarded this
internationally recognised accreditationgiving you the
added reassurance of buying from a company that meets
the worlds most exacting quality standards.

Were proud to introduce the First Tunnels Construction
team. Ten dedicated polytunnel construction experts who
have been there and built that. With over 100 years
experience between them, they have a wealth of
polytunnel construction knowledge and are more than
happy to share tips and advice with any of our customers.
We dont just keep this expertise to ourselves...we have
a team of construction wizards available at the end
of a phone to talk you through anything youre not
100% sure about even at weekends.

Dont be confused by the terms Domestic and Commercial. All
First Tunnels polytunnels are made to the same exacting quality
standards... we simply call the bigger models Commercial.
But whether youre growing for fun...or growing for
profit...the choice of domestic or commercial is entirely yours.
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Guide to Polythene 6
Polytunnel Door options 8
Irrigation in your Polytunnel 10
Base and Anchor Plates 12
Guide to Staging and Ventilation 14
Twin Support Brace and Crop Bars 15
How to use the tables 16
Polytunnels in Schools 48
Fruit Cages 50
Mini Polytunnels and Cloches 51
Polytunnels - other uses 52
Sheep Shelters 53
Heating and Books 54
Ground Cover and Netting 55
Spares and Parts 56
Irrigation Parts 58
Construction Team 60
Questions and Answers 62
Buyers Guide 64
Orders and Delivery 66
Order form 67

Well not quite onions, more icons. Youll find these icons
scattered throughout this brochure. Weve devised them to help
with your polytunnel selection.
Wherever you see this icon it indicates that we have
a video online. The video will give you lots of extra
information about this part of the polytunnel.
Very Important Parts... the name says it all. These are
the options that we always recommend, the parts we
know make the world of difference to your polytunnel.
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We have a number of types of polythene covers and even net. Each type
of polythene has been developed for specific environments...no matter what you
are growing or where you are locating your polytunnel, we have a cover to suit
your needs and location. Plus all our polythene covers
are guaranteed for 5 years. See page 6
Double, single, hinged or sliding, opening inwards
or outwards. Complete polythene, or a combination
of polythene and net, maybe you would prefer louvre?
There are lots of door options available for your
polytunnel. Find out whats best for you with our simple
side by side comparison. See page 8-9
This is a really important part of any polytunnel. The way your
structure is secured into the ground will determine its strength
and longevity. But not all polytunnels are built on soil or turf,
so we have 2 types of fixing - one for soft earth and one for solid
surfaces like concrete or timber. See page 12 for more details.
Base rails are the way to get a skin tight cover on your polytunnel.
Whether you choose timber or aluminium is very much a personal
preference and no doubt will be influenced by the location and
ground surface. Base rails also eliminate the need to trench the cover
of your polytunnel, saving you hours of back breaking toil.
See which type of base rail you need on page 13
When growing inside a polytunnel youll
never be troubled by the wind and rain, which
is great for you and most of the time good
for your plants too. However during the summer
months it can get very hot inside a polytunnel
and then irrigation is essential. See page 10
Maximising the usable space inside your polytunnel
is easy with crops bars and the
twin support brace. Crop bars will
increase your growing space
significantly, allowing you to create
2 tier growing. The twin support
brace dramatically increases
the strength of a polytunnel.
Find out more... Page 15
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Make controlling the humidity inside your polytunnel a breeze.
Total control and ease of use make this a popular option on
many polytunnels. See page 14
A very popular addition for polytunnels. With a little
planning and organisation staging can dramatically
enhance your polytunnel, providing really usable
working space and increasing your growing area too.
See page 14
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Super Clear Polythene
This UVI/EVA Polytunnel cover
is designed specifically for
the low light levels common
in the UK and allows an
impressive 95% light
transmission for more of the
spectrum used by plants.
By scattering this light it also
reduces the shadows created
by the structure, reducing
the competition for light, so crops grow more evenly.
720 Gauge (180 Micron), is guaranteed for 5 years
(against UV degradation).
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CODE WI DTH PER METRE PER 25m ROLL
PM0001 7. 3m ( 24f t ) 7. 00
PR0001 7. 3m ( 24f t ) 165. 00
PM0002 9. 2m ( 30f t ) 8. 00
PR0002 9. 2m ( 30f t ) 190. 00
PM0003 11.1m ( 36f t ) 9. 50
PR0003 11.1m ( 36f t ) 225. 00
PM0004 14m ( 46f t ) 12. 00
PR0004 14m ( 46f t ) 285. 00
Thermal Anti-Fog Polythene
The added UVA and UVB filters
on this UVI/EVA Polytunnel cover
dramatically reduce the fogging
or water droplets that form on
the inside of covers when water
condensation occurs, minimising
the risk of water dripping onto
plants and causing damaging
fungal disease. An infra-red
additive also reduces the speed at which heat
dissipates out through the cover, achieving up to 20%
fuel-saving in heated Polytunnels and helping the even
scatter of light. 720 Gauge (180 Micron) is guaranteed
for 5 years (against UV degradation).
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PM0005 7. 3m ( 24f t ) 8. 50
PR0005 7. 3m ( 24f t ) 201.00
PM0006 9. 2m ( 30f t ) 10. 00
PR0006 9. 2m ( 30f t ) 237. 00
PM0007 11.1m ( 36f t ) 12. 00
PR0007 11.1m ( 36f t ) 285. 00
PM0008 14m ( 46f t ) 15. 00
PR0008 14m ( 46f t ) 356. 00
Anti HotSpot Tape
Every First Tunnels Polytunnel comes
complete with Anti HotSpot Tape
because we know how important it
is to the life of your polythene cover.
Where the cover touches the frame,
hot spots occur which can eventually cause heat damage to the
polythene. We always use Anti HotSpot tape when constructing. This
special self-adhesive foam comes in rolls or Polytunnel size-specific
kits. The tape also helps your cover glide over the frameadding
at least a year to its lifespan.
CODE R OLL SI ZE PRI CE EACH
TA0001 20mm x 9m 3. 00
TA0002 25mm x 9m 3. 50
TA0003 30mm x 9m 4. 00
Clear Polythene Repair Tape
This translucent tape is perfect for
repairing accidental tears in the covers
of Polytunnels and cloches. It allows
maximum light transmission and is UV
stabilised, making it resistant to weather.
It can even be used to repair cracked glasshouse panes.
TA0004 2i nch x 10m 3. 00
TA0005 3i nch x 10m 4. 00
TA0006 4i nch x 10m 5. 00
Anti HotSpot Repair Tape
Using HotSpot tape is always a good
idea. But old and damaged tape
can give off a chemical vapour which
is harmful to the polythene cover.
This 50mm wide polypropylene repair
tape easily covers and seals damaged HotSpot tape, so your
polythene cover remains protected from heat damage.
TA0008 50mm x 50m 6. 00
Algon Algae Remover for Polythene
This organic cleaner safely removes algae
from polythene, glass, wood, stone and
many other surfaces. Simply apply it and
within days the algae will be gone. No
need to scrub or rinse off. Moss or lichen
simply weathers away or brush it off
for faster results. Non toxic its safe for pets, animals and wildlife.
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CODE SI ZE PRI CE EACH
CH0001 2. 5 l i t r e 7. 00
Super White Polythene
The special filters in this
milky-white UVI/EVA cover reduce
light transmission to 70% and
reduce internal temperatures too.
This is particularly important where
sun scorch is a problem, for
plants that would normally grow
under a shade canopy, for animal
husbandry or for any other stock or storage application
where a build up of heat is not ideal. 720 Gauge
(180 Micron) is guaranteed for 5 years (against
UV degradation).
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PM0009 7. 3m ( 24f t ) 8. 00
PR0009 7. 3m ( 24f t ) 190. 00
PM00010 9. 2m ( 30f t ) 9. 50
PR00010 9. 2m ( 30f t ) 225. 00
PM00011 11.1m ( 36f t ) 11. 50
PR00011 11.1m ( 36f t ) 273. 00
PM00012 14m ( 46f t ) 14. 50
PR00012 14m ( 46f t ) 344. 00
Fabricated Net Sheet
This fabricated green net
is perfect for covering Polytunnels
where a windbreak or shade is needed
to protect hardier or specialist plants.
Its also ideal for keeping insects
at bay! This 50% density sheet is
handmade to the exact size you
require and has a 10 year lifespan.
CODE PRI CE PER SQUARE METRE
NE0001 2. 00 Example 10x5m=50m
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Visit the website where our online cover
calculator will instantly work out how much
material you need. And find out more
about our other cover
options including...
Green/White Mushroom
Smart Blue Cooler
Climate Cover
Smart Green
Forest Canopy
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The polythene cover we provide with our polytunnels
is very strong...and very reliable. However, no matter
how robust and hard-wearing it may be, no-one would
expect it to outlive the tubular framework on which it
sits. And sometimes, accidents or unforeseen events
can take their toll too.
So, from time to time, youll need to replace the cover
with a new one. The good news is that weve made
this process really easy, first by following the simple
instructions below, and then by watching our step-by-step
video guide
www.FirstTunnels.co.uk/v28
1. Decide the width of cover required by measuring
one entire hoop of the framefrom ground to
ground (C). Now add another 2m for trenching,
or an extra 1m if fitting to a rail.
2. Choose which
of our four standard widths
is the right one for you 7.3m, 9.2m, 11.1m or 14m
3. Decide the length of polythene required by
measuring the entire length of your Polytunnel (A).
Then add twice its height (B) to cover both ends
too. Remember, a few extra metres may be required
for doors, louvres, etc.
4. Now simply decide on the kind of cover you need
from the options detailed and then place your order.
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Hinged Doors
When you opt for conventional hinged doors you can choose during
construction whether they open outwards or inwards.
Space permitting, outward opening doors mean you can use every
inch of internal space for cultivation or storage. Alternatively, if outside
access space is restricted, or youre concerned that open doors might
be prone to heavy gusts of wind, you can hinge the doors to open internally.
Either way youll find some really useful
video guides on www.polytunnels.co.uk
Double Louvre Upgrade
On our Commercial models, you can
opt to replace the double doors at
one end of your Polytunnel with
a double louvre insteadgiving you
another fully adjustable source
of ventilation.
The Door-drop spike
Both sliding and hinged doors are important in controlling
ventilation. And to improve this even further, we now fit a special
Door-drop spike system which allows you to secure the doors in
a closed position, or open in a position of your choice. With the
option of leaving the doors anything from an inch apart up to
fully open, you have a huge amount of control over the amount
of air that flows inand out! On hinged doors (when opened
outwards) theyre also ideal for helping prevent the risk of damage
from sudden gusts of wind. See this innovative mechanism in action...
Making your
own doors
We understand
that some customers
have access to
a supply of timber.
If you prefer to
build your own
doors you can
exclude the doors
and timber end frames from your Polytunnel order
and receive a discount. Please note...P-clips will still be provided.
Domestic Polytunnels (6-14ft) SAVE 50 without frames and doors
Commercial Polytunnels (16-24ft) SAVE 150 without frames and doors
Commercial Polytunnels (24-30ft) SAVE 200 without frames and doors
Sliding Doors
If polytunnels are a brilliant invention, then the introduction
of sliding doors is the icing on the cake!
First Tunnels has developed a range
of sliding and hinged doors that are
available for all our domestic and
commercial models. But what makes
sliding doors now the most popular
choice by far?
Lets start with the space they save. No more restricting
access space outside, or reducing cultivation space inside.
Sliding doors free up invaluable groundspace to turn to your
immediate advantage.
Then theres ventilation because you can slide the doors open
to leave any gap of your choice, giving you even more control
of airflow in and out of your polytunnel.
And finally, theres safety and security. With the best will in the
world, serious gusts of wind can damage
a hinged door left open. But sliding doors sit
securely on the doorframe, flush to the polytunnel,
and out of harms waywith the added security
of a drop spike which will lock it firmly to the
ground, open or closed.
To see just how easy they are to fit from new
or to upgrade from existing hinged doors
check out the special sliding door video
guide on www.FirstTunnels.co.uk/v58
Built to last
All doors are constructed from impressively heavy
grades of timber treated with TANALITHE
for outstanding rigidity and performance. And
because theyre so solid, weve even bevelled
the edges to make them user-friendly too.
Domestic Door Frame 3x2 75x50mm
Domestic Inner Doors 2x2 50x50mm
Commercial Door Frame 4x2 100x50mm
Commercial Inner Doors 3x2 75x50mm
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SLI DI NG DOORS
Upgrade your door, see price table opposite.

DOMESTI C DOORS COMMERCI AL DOORS
DOOR OP T I ONS
HI NGED DOORS

Not available The default door supplied with the Polytunnel model. All prices shown are per end.
For example to upgrade a 14ft wide Polytunnel model from its normally supplied Wide Hinged Door to
a Wide Sliding Door would be 60 for each end.

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Your first big decision when choosing a Polytunnel is almost
alwaysWhat size is ideal?. But with First Tunnels theres
another important factor to take into consideration
Which doors do I want?. It might not sound like something
to give a lot of thought to, but the choices you make will
definitely affect your day-to-day
Polytunnel management.
First Tunnels provides a timber, hinged door for each end as
part of your polytunnel kit. These doors, like all our polytunnel
doors, are made from impressively heavy grades of timber,
specially treated for outstanding longevity and performance.
They will provide you with ease of access and the extra versatility
required to control ventilation too.
There are occasions where a hinged door is not ideal, perhaps
a sliding, wide or even a double door would be better suited
to your needs? See our sliding door in operation...

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I R R I GAT I ON
A Polytunnel means you take over
from Mother Nature when it comes
to controlling the elements. Which
also means youre entirely responsible for irrigationsomething
that can be very time consuming. Unless, that is, you let
First Tunnels give you a helping hand.
Irrigation is an option for all sizes of Polytunnel but for bigger
Polytunnels especially, our advice is to forget about watering
cans and hose pipes. Theyre hard work. Theyre wasteful.
And saturating everything once a dayespecially in hot weather
is far from being an ideal practice. Instead, we recommend
you install an overhead irrigation system. Not only will it make
your life a whole lot easier, but youll be amazed how quickly
it will pay for itself in terms of saved time, saved money
(especially if your water is metered) and improved productivity.
Dont just take our word for it...
see the system in action
The First Tunnels system features 30cm downtubes
incorporating a weight to make sure it hangs true, and an
anti-drip device with stable sprayer which keeps the spray lines
primed and ready for instant start-up.
Flexible LDPE pipes distribute water throughout the structure,
making it easy to add further lines at any time. And, for the
bigger Commercial tunnels, a Twinline or Tripleline Overhead
option is available, allowing you to water in sections
a particularly useful feature, especially when water pressure
is low.
Irrigation spares and accessories
are also available...see page 58-59
for all your connectors, valves, pipes
and clamps. Or to find out more visit...
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To order an irrigation kit,
see the relevant size table.
For example...
the 10x20ft irrigation kit
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Please note this controller comes as standard with the
Prestige irrigation option within the Polytunnel tables.
Complete with a female thread adaptor for fitting to
1
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3
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3
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Simple to install, easy on water usage
SOAKER HOSE
For use in any Polytunnel, whatever the size, Soaker Hose
releases water directly to the roots for no evaporation
and fewer waterings. It can be cut to size, works on sloping areas
and gives water permeation of 12-18 inches either side of the
pipe, depending on soil type. By adding 16mm barbed fittings,
endless combinations can be achieved.
Ball valves can also be introduced for areas not
in use. And timers can be added for holiday periods.
CODE ROLL SI ZE PRI CE
I RR0006 25 metre 30. 00
I RR0005 50 metre 60. 00
I RR0004 100 metre 120. 00
BI G DRI PPA
The Big Drippa kit is a practical solution for regularly
watering your plants. The kit includes a large, 10.5 litre
reservoir bag and hanging hook, 5 metres of drip hose and
connector, 6 adjustable drippers. Very quick and easy to install.
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I RRI GATI ON CONTROLLER
Its the ultimate time-saving device
a water
timer that switches the irrigation on and off for you.
With a watering duration from one minute to three
hours, and up to three start times a day, this
easy-to-install, weather-resistant controller is easy to
use and features a manual override too.
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ANCHOR I NG
Contrary to popular myth, Polytunnels do not blow away. In fact, when they are properly constructed and anchored they are
incredibly stable and securethe kind of permanent structures Commercial growers depend on. Where the land is soft and
co-operative, anchor plates can be used in conjunction with trenching to provide a seriously robust fix. If you wish to eliminate the
need for a trench and are considering base rails then anchor plates are a necessity and not 'optional'. For our very large structures,
over and above 26ft wide, we recommend concreting in the foundations as opposed to using anchor plates.
TRENCHI NG v BASE RAI LS
When the ground is soft and co-operative, the traditional way
to secure a polytunnel cover is to dig a deep trench around the
entire perimeter and bury the ends of the cover. This will keep
it taught and firmly in place.
However, there are drawbacks. First this can be backbreaking
work. Second, when you want to replace the cover you have
to repeat the same exercise all over again. And third, sometimes
the ground is hard standing and trenching is simply out of the
question.
The good news is that First Tunnel base rails do the job equally
well, in a fraction of the time, and with only a fraction of the
effort. And we offer a choice of timber or aluminium.
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BASE RAI LS
Where a truly long-life solution
is required, aluminium base rails
are ideal. Our special aluminium
extrusion is clamped to the base
of the structure and PVC infills are used to hold the cover firmly in
place. Because nails are not required, this method is kinder to the
polythene and infills can easily be removed and reused. Again,
as with the timber base rails, anchor plates will also be required
to keep the Polytunnel secure and in place.
If extreme weather conditions are likely
to batter your Polytunnel on a regular
basis, you may want to embed your
foundation tubes in concrete.
Alternatively you can simply use our special anchor plates.
Designed to fit over the foundation tube before the framework is
slotted into place, they are clamped at ground level to add extra
weight and security. Theyre quick and easy to fit and highly
effective at preventing the framework from liftingor sinking.
See Spares and Parts page 56-57 for prices.
B AS E R AI L S
If youre siting your Polytunnel on concrete, flags or timber sleepers
youll need to add a combination of base rails and base plates.
The base rails are used to keep the
cover taught while the plates are
designed to create feet for the
framework which can then be
screwed to the ground. Triangular
and square plates are supplied,
depending on the tube diameter
of the framework.
See Spares and Parts page 56-57 for prices.
TI MBER BASE RAI LS
First Tunnels Timber Base Rails
are used to run around the
entire structure, the Polythene
is then attached to this and
the height of the rail is adjusted
to achieve a skin-tight covera much easier option than
re-trenching each time you replace a cover. Of course, trenching
also anchors the Polytunnel so if a base rail is being used
instead, anchor plates will also be required to weigh down the
framework and secure the Polytunnel firmly to the ground.
To order an anchor plate
kit, see the relevant
size table. For example
12x20ft anchor plate kit,
see page 24.
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To order a base rail kit,
see the relevant size table
For example the 14ft x 40ft
timber base rail kit,
see page 26.
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One of the most popular additions to a Polytunnel is staging.
Not only does it introduce a worksurface at the ideal height but it
can significantly add to the available growing space. So weve
made it really easy to integrate staging
into your Polytunnelon one side or
on both. Our 30inch high support legs
clamp easily to each hoop of your
Polytunnel, while fixing brackets mean
you can then attach the worktop of your
choice. Its as easy as that!
Please note the staging kits supplied,
are for the full length of your polytunnel, but if you only
require a couple of staging supports visit the website,
Sizes
6 - 14ft wide Polytunnels 30inch wide top
16 - 30ft wide Polytunnels 48inch wide top
Twin Support Brace
Every First Tunnels polytunnel is designed and built to cope with
the rigours of our weatherincluding gale force winds and
heavy downfalls of snow!
But sometimes our customers ask if we can make them even
stronger...maybe because theyre likely to be exposed to regular
extremes of weather, or sometimes because theres a need to
suspend more wires, nets or heavy hanging baskets than usual.
The answer to both
requests is a twin
support brace, which
runs the full length
of the polytunnel,
adding significantly
to the superb
strength and rigidity
already provided
by the main ridge
bar, and giving
an excellent extra
facility to carry
the weight of
everything from overhead
irrigation to the largest planted baskets.
To order enough staging
supports and tops
for one side of a polytunnel,
For example the 20x60ft
staging kit see page 36.
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All growing environments need the right ventilation because too
much warmth and humidity can be just as damaging as too little.
With a First Tunnels Polytunnel, weve made it as quick, easy and
convenient as possible to decide the amount of air that flows
giving you the same degree of control you have over all the elements.
Controlled ventilation also makes a Polytunnel the ideal environment
for housing livestock.
Side Ventilation
This is accomplished by replacing the part of the
cover nearest the ground with 50% shade ventilation
net...a simple operation achieved by attaching
a timber or aluminium side rail part way up the side of the
Polytunnel and then attaching the net to it. The bottom of the net
will either need trenching or fixing to a base rail.
Side Ventilation Cover Screens
Where timber side and base rails have been used, there
is the option to fit a screen
which can be progressively lowered
to adjust the flow of air, allowing you
to fully control the ventilation of plant
foliage while still protecting the root
system from wind chill.
This system cannot be used in conjunction with Aluminium Base
and Side Rails.
To order these options,
For example the 8x10ft side
ventilation kit see page 21.
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To order crop bars
for all available hoops
on a specific polytunnel,
crop bar kit see page 46.
Crop Bars
Crop bars are the secret of true
versatility in your Polytunnel. Made
of galvanised steel, they are fixed
across the hoops at head height and can then be used to suspend
wires, canes, net or hanging baskets. Crop bars also help
strengthen the structure, providing extra protection against
heavy winds on particularly exposed sites.
Crop bar kits are supplied with enough crop bars to fit every
hoop of your Polytunnel excluding the two end hoops.
Our crop bars are made for use exclusively on the First Tunnels
range. However we can make crop bars in any size, to suit other
makes of Polytunnel, see p57 or visit www.FirstTunnels.co.uk/Tube
and use the online tube design to specify exactly what you want.
S hooks
Pack of 10, ideal for securing
hanging baskets on crop bars.
CODE PRI CE (10PK)
FI 0015 7.50

To order a twin
support brace for your
specific polytunnel,
kit see page 37.

1. Select size and type of covering...
Go to the page featuring your chosen width of Polytunnel and note the length required, type of cover, super upgrades and price
indicatedalong with the code. In the example below, this customer has ordered a 6ftx20ft Polytunnel with a thermal anti fog cover.
2. Very Important Parts
The name says it all. These are the options that we always recommend,
the parts we know make the world of difference to your polytunnel.
...and remember what youre getting as part of this kit.
7. Ordering www.FirstTunnels.co.uk 01282 601253
Youre all set to go. The quickest and easiest way to place your order online. Alternatively you can phone us with your order.
Or you can post it to us by completing the Order Form included in this brochure. Easy when you know how.
HOW TO US E T HE TAB L E S

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3. Belts and braces
The clever bits that give you even
more growing space and strengthen
your polytunnel.
4. Ventilation
Temperatures inside a polytunnel
on a warm day can be incredibly
high. Add ventilation to control
the flow of air.
5. Useful extras
The little things that enhance,
organise and increase your
growing space.
6. Irrigation
Time saving ways to water
your crops...whether youre
there or not depends on
the system you choose.
First things firstyou need to decide what size and type of Polytunnel is right for you.
Sometimes, available space will dictate the best or only practical option. But where
space isnt such an issue, the size and cover of the tunnel you choose will need careful
consideration.
To help you make the right choice, this brochure takes you through all the sizes and types
of cover, explaining the relative strengths and benefits. Have a good read. Take a long look
at the site you intend using. Measure. Measure again. Mull things over. Then return to the brochure.
Nows the time to check out the accessories, all of which will either prolong the life of your Polytunnel,
or help you get the most out of every inch of space.
Going green
Everything you need to know about your polytunnel can be found at a glance in the green panel...
all the key features and sizes. Want to know technical specifics... well these are further down the page.
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POLYTUNNEL
+ SUPER CLEAR
COVER
POLYTUNNEL
+ THERMAL ANTI
FOG COVER
POLYTUNNEL
+ SUPER WHITE
COVER
POLYTUNNEL
+ NET COVER
CROP BAR KIT
TWIN SUPPORT
BRACE KIT
ANCHOR
PLATE KIT
BASE
PLATE KIT
TIMBER BASE
RAIL KIT
ALUMINIUM
BASE RAIL KIT
TIMBER SIDE
VENT KIT*
ALUMINIUM
SIDE VENT KIT*
VENT SCREEN
KIT*
STAGING
SUPPORT KIT*
ECONOMY
IRRIGATION KIT
PRESTI GE
IRRIGATION KIT
GROUND COVER
AND PEG KIT
Important if ordering Base Rails. Page 12 for full details.
Both these options add extra strength. Page 15 for full details.
* Kits supplied per side. Page 14 for full details.
* Kits supplied per side. Page 14 and 55 for full details.
Automatic and manual irrigation packages are available. Page 10 for full details.
Base rails greatly reduce the amount of digging required during installation. Page 13 for full details.
If youre limited for space, but you love the idea of having
a Polytunnel this is the model for you. It packs all the punch
of the bigger models into its 6ft wide frame and still provides a roomy and versatile
space for some serious gardening and cultivation.
Whats in the standard kit?
The Polytunnel framework includes hoops, fixings, foundation tubes, stabiliser
bars, ridge tube and anti-hotspot tape
Your chosen polythene or netting cover
Single-hinged pressure treated timber framed doors for each end, with
a polythene panel for the lower half and a net panel for the upper
Supplied ready for construction onto grass or soil base
Optional Extras
Personalise or add extra strength to your Polytunnel with
First Tunnels comprehensive range of extras.
See pages 6 - 15.
Delivery
Polytunnel deliveries are FREE
to most UK mainland addresses.
See page 66 for details.
SPECI FI CATI ON
Width 6ft 1.83m
Hoop spacing 4ft 1.21m
Overall height 6ft 10in 2.08m
Straight side 4ft 1.21cm
Head room* 5ft 6in 1.67m
Hoop diameter 25.4mm
Steel Specification Z35 galvanised high tensile
Stabiliser bars per end 2
Door opening 2ft 3in 0.69m (width)
6ft 1.83m (height)
Distance over hoop 17ft 3in 5.25m
Door frame 3 x 2in 7.6 x 5cm
Inner door 2 x 2in 5 x 5cm
Height under crop bars** 6ft 2in 1.87m
* 6inch in from side ** if ordered
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Base Rails make a world of difference
Depending on site conditions, digging a trench
around the perimeter of your Polytunnel can
be backbreaking work. The quick and easy
alternative is to fix the polythene cover to
a Timber or Aluminium Base Rail which is fitted
with clamps around the entire structure. This
tensioning facility is then adjusted to achieve
a drum-tight cover and is a much easier option
than re-trenching when its time to replace
a cover.
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Anchor Plates
When a polytunnel is sited on soft ground,
anchor plates are used to prevent the framework
from lifting and sinking, as an alternative
to concreting the foundation tubes in place.
Anchor Plates are essential on Polytunnels fitted
with Base rails.
Base Plates
If you are sitting your polytunnel on a hard base
such as concrete or timber sleepers, you will
need a combination of Base Plates and Base
Rails. Base Plates are designed to create feet
for the framework which are then screwed to
the ground and Base Rails applied for the cover
to be fixed.
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Simply select the size of polytunnel with your
preferred cover option. Remember this is
a complete polytunnel kit, see page 4-5 for
full details of what comes as a part of our
complete kit.

This style of polytunnel will require trenching.
To attach the cover to your polytunnel a trench
about 40cm deep will need to be dug around
the outer perimeter of your polytunnel.
Dont under estimate how long, and tiring,
digging your trench can be. We always
recommend base rails, see our optional extras
below for lots of other really useful additions
to your polytunnel.
W H A T S I N T H I S
P O L Y T U N N E L K I T ?
1 Ridge tube
2 Anti-Hotspot Tape
3 Door frames (each end)
4 Single hinged doors have half
polythene and half net panels
(each end)
5 Cover trenched into ground
6 Stabiliser bars x4
7 Foundation tubes
8 Hoops with joint
strengthening braces

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If you select an Aluminium Side Ventilation
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Want even more growing space...Crop Bars
easily increase your growing potential.
Consider the Twin Support Brace if you
suspect your polytunnel will be subjected
to high winds.

Staging is great for storage and can also
be used to increase the growing space.
Ground cover is a must. Polytunnels
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POLYTUNNEL
+ SUPER CLEAR
COVER
POLYTUNNEL
+ THERMAL ANTI
FOG COVER
POLYTUNNEL
+ SUPER WHITE
COVER
POLYTUNNEL
+ NET COVER
CROP BAR KIT
TWIN SUPPORT
BRACE KIT
ANCHOR
PLATE KIT
BASE
PLATE KIT
TIMBER BASE
RAIL KIT
ALUMINIUM
BASE RAIL KIT
TIMBER SIDE
VENT KIT*
ALUMINIUM
SIDE VENT KIT*
VENT SCREEN
KIT*
STAGING
SUPPORT KIT*
ECONOMY
IRRIGATION KIT
PRESTI GE
IRRIGATION KIT
GROUND COVER
AND PEG KIT
Important if ordering Base Rails. Page12 for full details.
One of the most popular sizes in the entire range, this width
with 3ft 3inch high straight sides provides the growing space
and air circulation that is essential for a wide range of plants, particularly those that
are tall or are more usually grown on staging.
bars, ridge tube and anti-hotspot tape
Optional Extras
Personalise or add extra strength to your
Polytunnel with First Tunnels comprehensive
range of extras. See pages 6 - 15.
Delivery
SPECI FI CATI ON
Width 8ft 2.44m
Straight side 3ft 3in 0.99m
6ft 1.83m (height)
Distance over hoop 18ft 5.48m
Height under crop bars** 6ft 1.83m
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When a polytunnel is sited on soft ground, anchor
plates are used to prevent the framework from
lifting and sinking, as an alternative to concreting
the foundation tubes in place. Anchor Plates are
essential on Polytunnels fitted with Base rails.
Base Plates
such as concrete or timber sleepers, you will need
a combination of Base Plates and Base Rails.
Base Plates are designed to create feet for the
framework which are then screwed to the ground
and Base Rails applied for the cover to be fixed.
a cover.
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2 Anti-Hotspot Tape
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+ THERMAL ANTI
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+ SUPER WHITE
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POLYTUNNEL
+ NET COVER
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CROP BAR KIT
TWIN SUPPORT
BRACE KIT
ANCHOR
PLATE KIT
BASE
PLATE KIT
TIMBER BASE
RAIL KIT
ALUMINIUM
BASE RAIL KIT
TIMBER SIDE
VENT KIT*
ALUMINIUM
SIDE VENT KIT*
VENT SCREEN
KIT*
STAGING
SUPPORT KIT*
ECONOMY
IRRIGATION KIT
PRESTI GE
IRRIGATION KIT
GROUND COVER
AND PEG KIT
This is the most popular Domestic sized polytunnel. Ideal
for those gardeners who enjoy tending a plot and want
ample space to get seriously productive too. The footprint
gives lots of room for manoeuvre and the 3ft 2inch high
straight sides that help with the all important air circulation,
allowing you to grow tall plants and reducing the chance of disease.
The Polytunnel framework includes hoops, fixings, foundation tubes, stabiliser bars
and ridge tube
Single-hinged pressure treated timber framed doors for each end, with a polythene
panel for the lower half and a net panel for the upper
Optional Extras
Personalise or add extra strength to your Polytunnel with First
Tunnels range of extras. See pages 6 - 13 for all the tips.
Delivery
Polytunnel
deliveries are FREE to most UK
mainland addresses. See page 66
for details.
SPECI FI CATI ON
Width 10ft 3.05m
Overall height 7ft 2.13m
(35mm on Super)
6ft 1.83m (height)
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Upgrade to a Super Polytunnel
The 10ft wide Super Polytunnel is ideal
for particularly exposed or windy sites.
By upgrading the steel tubing to 35mm
it offers extra structural stability.
The Super Upgrade is ideal for particularly exposed or windy sites.
S E L E CT YOUR
S I ZE OF
POLY T UNNE L
12ft
x
10ft
12ft
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15ft
12ft
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20ft
12ft
x
25ft
12ft
x
30ft
12ft
x
35ft
12ft
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40ft
12ft
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45ft
12ft
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50ft
376
GH1210S
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GH1210T
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GH1210W
445
GH1210N
425
GH1215S
443
GH1215T
433
GH1215W
509
GH1215N
473
GH1220S
494
GH1220T
482
GH1220W
575
GH1220N
522
GH1225S
547
GH1225T
534
GH1225W
637
GH1225N
570
GH1230S
589
GH1230T
584
GH1230W
701
GH1230N
619
GH1235S
650
GH1235T
635
GH1235W
764
GH1235N
668
GH1240S
702
GH1240T
684
GH1240W
829
GH1240N
716
GH1245S
755
GH1245T
736
GH1245W
895
GH1245N
764
GH1250S
806
GH1250T
786
GH1250W
958
GH1250N
POLYTUNNEL
+ SUPER CLEAR
COVER
POLYTUNNEL
+ THERMAL ANTI
FOG COVER
POLYTUNNEL
+ SUPER WHITE
COVER
POLYTUNNEL
+ NET COVER
54
GH1210UP
78
GH1215UP
102
GH1220UP
120
GH1225UP
144
GH1230UP
162
GH1235UP
186
GH1240UP
210
GH1245UP
228
GH1250UP
SUPER
UPGRADE
14
GH1210CB
29
GH1215CB
43
GH1220CB
58
GH1225CB
72
GH1230CB
86
GH1235CB
101
GH1240CB
20
GH1210SB
30
GH1215SB
40
GH1220SB
50
GH1225SB
60
GH1230SB
70
GH1235SB
80
GH1240SB
22
GH1210AP
29
GH1215AP
36
GH1220AP
43
GH1225AP
50
GH1230AP
58
GH1235AP
65
GH1240AP
36
GH1210BP
48
GH1215BP
60
GH1220BP
72
GH1225BP
84
GH1230BP
96
GH1235BP
108
GH1240BP
64
GH1210BR
90
GH1215BR
106
GH1220BR
124
GH1225BR
136
GH1230BR
155
GH1235BR
169
GH1240BR
115
GH1210AR
139
GH1215AR
164
GH1220AR
188
GH1225AR
214
GH1230AR
238
GH1235AR
263
GH1240AR
56
GH1210SV
74
GH1215SV
88
GH1220SV
102
GH1225SV
114
GH1230SV
128
GH1235SV
140
GH1240SV
96
GH1210ASV
115
GH1215ASV
137
GH1220ASV
158
GH1225ASV
179
GH1230ASV
199
GH1235ASV
220
GH1240ASV
126
GH1210VS
131
GH1215VS
136
GH1220VS
140
GH1225VS
145
GH1230VS
150
GH1235VS
155
GH1240VS
25
GH1210ST
34
GH1215ST
42
GH1220ST
50
GH1225ST
59
GH1230ST
67
GH1235ST
76
GH1240ST
26
GH1210EI
34
GH1215EI
40
GH1220EI
44
GH1225EI
48
GH1230EI
53
GH1235EI
58
GH1240EI
76
GH1210PI
84
GH1215PI
90
GH1220PI
94
GH1225PI
98
GH1230PI
103
GH1235PI
108
GH1240PI
14
GH1210GC
22
GH1215GC
26
GH1220GC
32
GH1225GC
41
GH1230GC
44
GH1235GC
48
GH1240GC
115
GH1245CB
90
GH1245SB
72
GH1245AP
120
GH1245BP
204
GH1245BR
287
GH1245AR
156
GH1245SV
239
GH1245ASV
158
GH1245VS
84
GH1245ST
62
GH1245EI
112
GH1245PI
55
GH1245GC
130
GH1250CB
100
GH1250SB
79
GH1250AP
132
GH1250BP
217
GH1250BR
313
GH1250AR
167
GH1250SV
259
GH1250ASV
163
GH1250VS
92
GH1250ST
67
GH1250EI
117
GH1250PI
61
GH1250GC
CROP BAR KIT
TWIN SUPPORT
BRACE KIT
ANCHOR
PLATE KIT
BASE
PLATE KIT
TIMBER BASE
RAIL KIT
ALUMINIUM
BASE RAIL KIT
TIMBER SIDE
VENT KIT*
ALUMINIUM
SIDE VENT KIT*
VENT SCREEN
KIT*
STAGING
SUPPORT KIT*
ECONOMY
IRRIGATION KIT
PRESTI GE
IRRIGATION KIT
GROUND COVER
AND PEG KIT
The 12ft wide Polytunnel is a another very popular Domestic
option, ideal for the larger garden or allotment. On this
width the straight sides give you ample room for staging,
increasing your growing potential no end. Like all of our
Domestic models, it comes with real doors at each end, ensuring good air circulation.
bars, door rails and ridge tube
Optional Extras
Personalise or add extra strength to your Polytunnel with First Tunnels
comprehensive range of extras. See pages 6 - 13 for all the tips.
Delivery
Polytunnel deliveries
are FREE to most UK mainland
addresses. See pages 66 for details.
SPECI FI CATI ON
Width 12ft 3.66m
(35mm on Super)
6ft 1.83m (height)
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see page 8.
12 f t ( 3.66m) P OLY T UNNE L
+ +

Anchor Plates
When a polytunnel is sited on soft ground, anchor
plates are used to prevent the framework from
lifting and sinking, as an alternative to concreting
the foundation tubes in place. Anchor Plates are
essential on Polytunnels fitted with Base rails.
Base Plates
such as concrete or timber sleepers, you will need
a combination of Base Plates and Base Rails.
Base Plates are designed to create feet for the
framework which are then screwed to the ground
and Base Rails applied for the cover to be fixed.
a cover.
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Simply select the size of polytunnel with
your preferred cover option.Remember this
is a complete polytunnel kit, see page 4-5 for
full details. In addition on a 12ft wide
polytunnel you will also receive Door
Rails as part of our complete kit.

to your polytunnel.
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25mm 35mm
Upgrade to a Super Polytunnel
The 12ft wide Super Polytunnel is ideal
for particularly exposed or windy sites.
By upgrading the steel tubing to 35mm
it offers extra structural stability.
The Super Upgrade is ideal for particularly exposed or windy sites.
2
3
1 Ridge tube
2 Anti-Hotspot Tape
3 Door rail x2
(each end)
8 Foundation tubes
9 Hoops with joint

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S E L E CT YOUR
S I ZE OF
POLY T UNNE L
14ft
x
21ft
14ft
x
28ft
14ft
x
35ft
14ft
x
42ft
14ft
x
49ft
14ft
x
56ft
14ft
x
63ft
598
GH1421S
623
GH1421T
611
GH1421W
662
GH1421N
682
GH1428S
709
GH1428T
716
GH1428W
758
GH1428N
762
GH1435S
797
GH1435T
779
GH1435W
857
GH1435N
844
GH1442S
883
GH1442T
864
GH1442W
955
GH1442N
925
GH1449S
970
GH1449T
947
GH1449W
1049
GH1449N
1007
GH1456S
1056
GH1456T
1031
GH1456W
1145
GH1456N
1088
GH1463S
1142
GH1463T
1116
GH1463W
1244
GH1463N
29
GH1421CB
43
GH1428CB
58
GH1435CB
72
GH1442CB
86
GH1449CB
101
GH1456CB
115
GH1463CB
42
GH1421SB
56
GH1428SB
70
GH1435SB
84
GH1442SB
98
GH1449SB
112
GH1456SB
126
GH1463SB
29
GH1421AP
36
GH1428AP
43
GH1435AP
50
GH1442AP
58
GH1449AP
65
GH1456AP
72
GH1463AP
48
GH1421BP
60
GH1428BP
72
GH1435BP
84
GH1442BP
96
GH1449BP
108
GH1456BP
120
GH1463BP
100
GH1421BR
132
GH1428BR
161
GH1435BR
196
GH1442BR
222
GH1449BR
229
GH1456BR
251
GH1463BR
169
GH1421AR
200
GH1428AR
235
GH1435AR
268
GH1442AR
298
GH1449AR
334
GH1456AR
365
GH1463AR
100
GH1421SV
110
GH1428SV
131
GH1435SV
149
GH1442SV
167
GH1449SV
187
GH1456SV
205
GH1463SV
150
GH1421ASV
176
GH1428ASV
206
GH1435ASV
232
GH1442ASV
258
GH1449ASV
290
GH1456ASV
317
GH1463ASV
138
GH1421VS
143
GH1428VS
148
GH1435VS
156
GH1442VS
161
GH1449VS
169
GH1456VS
174
GH1463VS
34
GH1421ST
42
GH1428ST
50
GH1435ST
59
GH1442ST
67
GH1449ST
76
GH1456ST
84
GH1463ST
42
GH1421EI
47
GH1428EI
53
GH1435EI
59
GH1442EI
65
GH1449EI
71
GH1456EI
77
GH1463EI
92
GH1421PI
97
GH1428PI
103
GH1435PI
109
GH1442PI
115
GH1449PI
121
GH1456PI
127
GH1463PI
31
GH1421GC
42
GH1428GC
53
GH1435GC
61
GH1442GC
71
GH1449GC
80
GH1456GC
94
GH1463GC
POLYTUNNEL
+ SUPER CLEAR
COVER
POLYTUNNEL
+ THERMAL ANTI
FOG COVER
POLYTUNNEL
+ SUPER WHITE
COVER
POLYTUNNEL
+ NET COVER
CROP BAR KIT
TWIN SUPPORT
BRACE KIT
ANCHOR
PLATE KIT
BASE
PLATE KIT
TIMBER BASE
RAIL KIT
ALUMINIUM
BASE RAIL KIT
TIMBER SIDE
VENT KIT*
ALUMINIUM
SIDE VENT KIT*
VENT SCREEN
KIT*
STAGING
SUPPORT KIT*
ECONOMY
IRRIGATION KIT
PRESTI GE
IRRIGATION KIT
GROUND COVER
AND PEG KIT
This is the largest Polytunnel in the Domestic range. The hoops are
spaced a full 7ft apart and incorporate a 3ft 3inch straight side to give you as much
growing space as possible within the footprint. This polytunnel is made using 35mm
galvanised steel tubing, the strongest tubing available for the Domestic size range.
The Polytunnel framework includes hoops, fixings, foundation tubes, stabiliser bars,
door rails and ridge tube
Wide hinged pressure treated timber framed doors for each end, with a polythene
Optional Extras
Personalise or add extra strength
to your Polytunnel with First Tunnels
comprehensive range of extras.
See pages 6 - 13 for all the tips.
Delivery
Polytunnel deliveries are FREE to most
UK mainland addresses. See page 66
for details.
SPECIFICATION
Width 14ft 4.27m
Head room* 5ft 1.52m
Hoop diameter 35mm
6ft 1.83m (height)
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+ +

a cover.
Anchor Plates
with Base rails.
Base Plates
to be fixed.
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your preferred cover option.
Remember this is a complete polytunnel
kit, see page 4-5 for full details.
In addition on a 14ft wide polytunnel
you will also receive Door Rails and
Door Rail Stabilisers as part of our complete kit.

to your polytunnel.
1 Ridge tube
2 Door rails x2
3 Door rail stabiliser x2
4 Anti-Hotspot Tape
6 Wide hinged doors have half
(each end)
9 Foundation tubes
10 Hoops with joint

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14ft
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20ft
14ft
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25ft
14ft
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30ft
14ft
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35ft
14ft
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40ft
14ft
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45ft
14ft
x
50ft
14ft
x
55ft
14ft
x
60ft
14ft
x
65ft
14ft
x
70ft
If your site is particularly exposed and blustery with strong prevailing
winds this is the model for you. This Super Polytunnel has hoops
spaced just 5ft apart, as opposed to 7ft, to give you extra stability and peace of mind.
When considering a polytunnel for an exposed blustery site, wed also always advise
using anchor plates (see VIP below) and base rails.
door rails and ridge tube
Wide hinged pressure treated timber framed doors for each end, with a polythene
Optional Extras
Personalise or add extra strength to
your Polytunnel with First Tunnels
comprehensive range of extras.
Delivery
Polytunnel deliveries are FREE to most
UK mainland addresses. See page 66
for details.
SPECIFICATION
Width 14ft 4.27m
Hoop diameter 35mm
6ft 1.83m (height)
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7
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to sliding
doors...
see page 8.
14f t ( 4.27m) S UP E R WI DE
POLYTUNNEL

a cover.
Anchor Plates
with Base rails.
Base Plates
to be fixed.
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your preferred cover option. Remember
this is a complete polytunnel kit, see
page 4-5 for full details. In addition on
a14ft wide polytunnel you will
also receive Door Rails and
Door Rail Stabiliser as part of our
complete kit.

This style of polytunnel will require
trenching. To attach the cover to your
polytunnel a trench about 40cm deep
will need to be dug around the outer
perimeter of your polytunnel.
Dont under estimate how long, and
tiring, digging your trench can be.
We always recommend base rails,
see our optional extras below for lots
of other really useful additions to
your polytunnel.
1 Ridge tube
2 Door rails x2
3 Door rail stabiliser x2
4 Anti-Hotspot Tape
6 Wide hinged doors have half
(each end)
9 Foundation tubes
10 Hoops with joint

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Crop Bars easily increase your
growing potential.
Consider the Twin Support Brace
if you suspect your polytunnel will
be subjected to high winds.
Water the polytunnel and plants

with either of these two overhead
systems.
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You need a Timber Side Ventilation
kit in order to have a Ventilation
Screen.
If you select an Aluminium Side
Ventilation kit you CANNOT add
a Ventilation Screen.

Staging is great for storage and can
also be used to increase the growing
space.
even weeds.
620
GH1420S
643
GH1420T
632
GH1420W
695
GH1420N
689
GH1425S
716
GH1425T
703
GH1425W
774
GH1425N
758
GH1430S
788
GH1430T
774
GH1430W
857
GH1430N
829
GH1435S
863
GH1435T
845
GH1435W
935
GH1435N
898
GH1440S
935
GH1440T
916
GH1440W
1019
GH1440N
968
GH1445S
1008
GH1445T
988
GH1445W
1099
GH1445N
1038
GH1450S
1081
GH1450T
1058
GH1450W
1181
GH1450N
1106
GH1455S
1153
GH1455T
1129
GH1455W
1261
GH1455N
1176
GH1460S
1226
GH1460T
1200
GH1460W
1342
GH1460N
1246
GH1465S
1300
GH1465T
1272
GH1465W
1423
GH1465N
43
GH1420CB
58
GH1425CB
72
GH1430CB
86
GH1435CB
101
GH1440CB
115
GH1445CB
130
GH1450CB
40
GH1420SB
50
GH1425SB
60
GH1430SB
70
GH1435SB
80
GH1440SB
90
GH1445SB
100
GH1450SB
144
GH1455CB
110
GH1455SB
158
GH1460CB
120
GH1460SB
173
GH1465CB
130
GH1465SB
36
GH1420AP
43
GH1425AP
50
GH1430AP
58
GH1435AP
65
GH1440AP
72
GH1445AP
79
GH1450AP
60
GH1420BP
72
GH1425BP
84
GH1430BP
96
GH1435BP
108
GH1440BP
120
GH1445BP
132
GH1450BP
86
GH1455AP
144
GH1455BP
94
GH1460AP
156
GH1460BP
101
GH1465AP
168
GH1465BP
98
GH1420BR
119
GH1425BR
140
GH1430BR
161
GH1435BR
182
GH1440BR
200
GH1445BR
221
GH1450BR
172
GH1420AR
196
GH1425AR
222
GH1430AR
259
GH1435AR
272
GH1440AR
296
GH1445AR
322
GH1450AR
242
GH1455BR
347
GH1455AR
263
GH1460BR
372
GH1460AR
283
GH1465BR
397
GH1465AR
94
GH1420SV
106
GH1425SV
116
GH1430SV
133
GH1435SV
146
GH1440SV
160
GH1445SV
174
GH1450SV
140
GH1420ASV
162
GH1425ASV
184
GH1430ASV
205
GH1435ASV
227
GH1440ASV
247
GH1445ASV
269
GH1450ASV
136
GH1420VS
140
GH1425VS
145
GH1430VS
150
GH1435VS
155
GH1440VS
158
GH1445VS
163
GH1450VS
187
GH1455SV
289
GH1455ASV
168
GH1455VS
200
GH1460SV
310
GH1460ASV
173
GH1460VS
215
GH1465SV
331
GH1465ASV
178
GH1465VS
42
GH1420ST
50
GH1425ST
59
GH1430ST
67
GH1435ST
76
GH1440ST
84
GH1445ST
92
GH1450ST
42
GH1420EI
44
GH1425EI
48
GH1430EI
53
GH1435EI
58
GH1440EI
61
GH1445EI
67
GH1450EI
92
GH1420PI
94
GH1425PI
98
GH1430PI
103
GH1435PI
108
GH1440PI
111
GH1445PI
117
GH1450PI
70
GH1455EI
120
GH1455PI
74
GH1460EI
124
GH1460PI
79
GH1465EI
129
GH1465PI
32
GH1420GC
40
GH1425GC
46
GH1430GC
54
GH1435GC
60
GH1440GC
68
GH1445GC
74
GH1450GC
101
GH1455ST
82
GH1455GC
109
GH1460ST
90
GH1460GC
118
GH1465ST
95
GH1465GC
1314
GH1470S
1372
GH1470T
1343
GH1470W
1505
GH1470N
108
GH1470AP
180
GH1470BP
304
GH1470BR
422
GH1470AR
POLYTUNNEL
+ SUPER CLEAR
COVER
POLYTUNNEL
+ THERMAL ANTI
FOG COVER
POLYTUNNEL
+ SUPER WHITE
COVER
POLYTUNNEL
+ NET COVER
CROP BAR KIT
TWIN SUPPORT
BRACE KIT
ANCHOR
PLATE KIT
BASE
PLATE KIT
TIMBER BASE
RAIL KIT
ALUMINIUM
BASE RAIL KIT
TIMBER SIDE
VENT KIT*
ALUMINIUM
SIDE VENT KIT*
VENT SCREEN
KIT*
STAGING
SUPPORT KIT*
ECONOMY
IRRIGATION KIT
PRESTI GE
IRRIGATION KIT
GROUND COVER
AND PEG KIT
228
GH1470SV
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GH1470ASV
182
GH1470VS
187
GH1470CB
140
GH1470SB
126
GH1470ST
103
GH1470GC
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GH1470EI
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GH1470PI
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Taking delivery of your new First Tunnels polytunnel
is always a big occasioneven more so once
construction is complete and youre raring to go.
So to help you celebrate and get things up
and running in style well also send you your
FREE First Tunnels Growing Kit.

First Tunnels Crop Wheelthe instant handy
guide to everything you need to know about
sowing, growing and harvesting no less than 36
of our favourite fruits and veg.
Tomato Seedsjust a little something to start your
growing season and quickly see what a huge difference
it makes raising plants in your own microclimate.

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POLY T UNNE L
16ft
x
18ft
16ft
x
24ft
16ft
x
30ft
16ft
x
36ft
16ft
x
42ft
16ft
x
48ft
16ft
x
54ft
16ft
x
60ft
16ft
x
66ft
16ft
x
72ft
16ft
x
78ft
Although the smallest in our range of Commercial structures,
the 16ft wide Polytunnel is ideal for many of the demands placed on it by professional
growers. The shape lends itself to exceptionally good clearance for working, with
ample height for cultivating tall plants and for hanging baskets. Its super strong thanks
to 50.8mm diameter Z35 high-tensile pre-galvanised steel tubing. Every component
of this polytunnel has been developed specifically for this structure, no adapting, no fuss.
bars and ridge tube
Double-hinged pressure treated timber framed doors (clad
in polythene) and fixingsfor each end
Optional Extras
Delivery
SPECI FI CATI ON
Width 16ft 4.88m
Door opening 8ft 2.43m (width)
7ft 2.13m (height)
Door frame 4 x 2in 10 x 5cm
Inner door 3 x 2in 7.6 x 5cm
Height under crop bars** 7ft 2.13m
1
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16f t ( 4.88m) COMME R CI AL
POLYTUNNEL

a cover.
Base Plates
to be fixed.
Anchor Plates
with Base rails.
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Simply select the size of polytunnel
with your preferred cover option.
you will also receive Door Frame
Stabiliser Bars as part of our
complete kit.

your polytunnel.
1
Ridge tube
2
Door frame stabiliser bar x2
3
Anti-Hotspot Tape
4
Door frames (each end)
5
Double hinged doors with
polythene panels (each end)
6
Cover trenched into ground
7
Stabiliser bars x4
8
Foundation tubes
9
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GH1618S
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GH1618T
934
GH1618W
1026
GH1618N
983
GH1624S
1004
GH1624T
992
GH1624W
1102
GH1624N
1048
GH1630S
1072
GH1630T
1058
GH1630W
1182
GH1630N
1111
GH1636S
1139
GH1636T
1124
GH1636W
1261
GH1636N
1175
GH1642S
1207
GH1642T
1142
GH1642W
1334
GH1642N
1238
GH1648S
1274
GH1648T
1255
GH1648W
1422
GH1648N
1302
GH1654S
1340
GH1654T
1321
GH1654W
1501
GH1654N
1367
GH1660S
1409
GH1660T
1387
GH1660W
1582
GH1660N
1432
GH1666S
1476
GH1666T
1453
GH1666W
1655
GH1666N
1495
GH1672S
1544
GH1672T
1519
GH1672W
1741
GH1672N
34
GH1618CB
50
GH1624CB
67
GH1630CB
84
GH1636CB
101
GH1642CB
118
GH1648CB
134
GH1654CB
45
GH1618SB
60
GH1624SB
75
GH1630SB
90
GH1636SB
105
GH1642SB
120
GH1648SB
135
GH1654SB
151
GH1660CB
150
GH1660SB
168
GH1666CB
165
GH1666SB
185
GH1672CB
180
GH1672SB
58
GH1618AP
72
GH1624AP
86
GH1630AP
101
GH1636AP
115
GH1642AP
130
GH1648AP
144
GH1654AP
86
GH1618BP
108
GH1624BP
130
GH1630BP
151
GH1636BP
173
GH1642BP
194
GH1648BP
216
GH1654BP
158
GH1660AP
238
GH1660BP
173
GH1666AP
259
GH1666BP
187
GH1672AP
181
GH1672BP
128
GH1618BR
143
GH1624BR
160
GH1630BR
178
GH1636BR
194
GH1642BR
208
GH1648BR
227
GH1654BR
156
GH1618AR
185
GH1624AR
212
GH1630AR
241
GH1636AR
268
GH1642AR
294
GH1648AR
323
GH1654AR
245
GH1660BR
348
GH1660AR
260
GH1666BR
377
GH1666AR
276
GH1672BR
404
GH1672AR
86
GH1618SV
103
GH1624SV
118
GH1630SV
137
GH1636SV
154
GH1642SV
169
GH1648SV
184
GH1654SV
130
GH1618ASV
155
GH1624ASV
178
GH1630ASV
200
GH1636ASV
223
GH1642ASV
245
GH1648ASV
270
GH1654ASV
134
GH1618VS
139
GH1624VS
144
GH1630VS
151
GH1636VS
157
GH1642VS
162
GH1648VS
167
GH1654VS
209
GH1660SV
290
GH1660ASV
172
GH1660VS
227
GH1666SV
314
GH1666ASV
179
GH1666VS
242
GH1672SV
337
GH1672ASV
185
GH1672VS
62
GH1618ST
78
GH1624ST
94
GH1630ST
109
GH1636ST
125
GH1642ST
140
GH1648ST
156
GH1654ST
91
GH1618TI
100
GH1624TI
109
GH1630TI
118
GH1636TI
127
GH1642TI
136
GH1648TI
144
GH1654TI
141
GH1618PTI
150
GH1624PTI
159
GH1630PTI
168
GH1636PTI
177
GH1642PTI
186
GH1648PTI
194
GH1654PTI
155
GH1660TI
205
GH1660PTI
161
GH1666TI
211
GH1666PTI
172
GH1672TI
222
GH1672PTI
28
GH1618GC
35
GH1624GC
44
GH1630GC
48
GH1636GC
56
GH1642GC
66
GH1648GC
73
GH1654GC
172
GH1660ST
82
GH1660GC
187
GH1666ST
91
GH1666GC
203
GH1672ST
95
GH1672GC
1559
GH1678S
1610
GH1678T
1584
GH1678W
1823
GH1678N
202
GH1678AP
302
GH1678BP
293
GH1678BR
433
GH1678AR
POLYTUNNEL
+ SUPER CLEAR
COVER
POLYTUNNEL
+ THERMAL ANTI
FOG COVER
POLYTUNNEL
+ SUPER WHITE
COVER
POLYTUNNEL
+ NET COVER
CROP BAR KIT
TWIN SUPPORT
BRACE KIT
ANCHOR
PLATE KIT
BASE
PLATE KIT
TIMBER BASE
RAIL KIT
ALUMINIUM
BASE RAIL KIT
TIMBER SIDE
VENT KIT*
ALUMINIUM
SIDE VENT KIT*
VENT SCREEN
KIT*
STAGING
SUPPORT KIT*
ECONOMY
IRRIGATION KIT
PRESTI GE
IRRIGATION KIT
GROUND COVER
AND PEG KIT
258
GH1678SV
361
GH1678ASV
190
GH1678VS
202
GH1678CB
195
GH1678SB
218
GH1678ST
103
GH1678GC
181
GH1678TI
231
GH1678PTI
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S I ZE OF
POLY T UNNE L
18ft
x
30ft
18ft
x
36ft
18ft
x
42ft
18ft
x
48ft
18ft
x
54ft
18ft
x
60ft
18ft
x
66ft
18ft
x
72ft
18ft
x
78ft
18ft
x
84ft
18ft
x
90ft
This is the most popular of our Commercial Polytunnels. Its also
one of the strongest Polytunnels around, thanks to 50.8mm diameter
Z35 high tensile pre-galvanised steel tubing with 6ft hoops spacing. It also has great
design features, like the straight 3ft 3inch sides that give really good clearance for
a highly versatile growing area, and a good return on the economical floorspace.
bars and ridge tube
Double-hinged pressure treated timber framed doors (clad in polythene) and
fixingsfor each end
Optional Extras
Delivery
SPECI FI CATI ON
Width 18ft 5.49m
7ft 2.13m (height)
1
5
6
7
Upgrade
to sliding
doors...
see page 8.
18f t (5.49m) COMME R CI AL
POLYTUNNEL

a cover.
Anchor Plates
with Base rails.
Base Plates
to be fixed.
34
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you will also receive Roof and
Door Stabiliser Bars as part of our
complete kit.

your polytunnel.
1 Ridge tube
2 Door rail stabiliser bar x2
3 Anti-Hotspot Tape
5 Double hinged doors with
7 Side Stabiliser bars x4
8 Roof Stabiliser bars x4
9 Foundation tubes
10 Hoops with joint

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GH1830T
1170
GH1830W
1295
GH1830N
1228
GH1836S
1260
GH1836T
1244
GH1836W
1382
GH1836N
1298
GH1842S
1334
GH1842T
1316
GH1842W
1466
GH1842N
1369
GH1848S
1409
GH1848T
1390
GH1848W
1553
GH1848N
1439
GH1854S
1482
GH1854T
1460
GH1854W
1639
GH1854N
1511
GH1860S
1558
GH1860T
1535
GH1860W
1727
GH1860N
1583
GH1866S
1632
GH1866T
1608
GH1866W
1812
GH1866N
1652
GH1872S
1705
GH1872T
1679
GH1872W
1898
GH1872N
1724
GH1878S
1780
GH1878T
1753
GH1878W
1986
GH1878N
1795
GH1884S
1855
GH1884T
1825
GH1884W
2072
GH1884N
67
GH1830CB
84
GH1836CB
101
GH1842CB
118
GH1848CB
134
GH1854CB
151
GH1860CB
168
GH1866CB
75
GH1830SB
90
GH1836SB
105
GH1842SB
120
GH1848SB
135
GH1854SB
150
GH1860SB
165
GH1866SB
185
GH1872CB
180
GH1872SB
202
GH1878CB
195
GH1878SB
218
GH1884CB
210
GH1884SB
86
GH1830AP
101
GH1836AP
115
GH1842AP
130
GH1848AP
144
GH1854AP
158
GH1860AP
173
GH1866AP
130
GH1830BP
151
GH1836BP
173
GH1842BP
194
GH1848BP
216
GH1854BP
238
GH1860BP
259
GH1866BP
187
GH1872AP
281
GH1872BP
202
GH1878AP
302
GH1878BP
216
GH1884AP
324
GH1884BP
161
GH1830BR
180
GH1836BR
196
GH1842BR
210
GH1848BR
228
GH1854BR
247
GH1860BR
265
GH1866BR
215
GH1830AR
244
GH1836AR
271
GH1842AR
296
GH1848AR
326
GH1854AR
353
GH1860AR
383
GH1866AR
278
GH1872BR
409
GH1872AR
296
GH1878BR
439
GH1878AR
311
GH1884BR
466
GH1884AR
119
GH1830SV
137
GH1836SV
156
GH1842SV
170
GH1848SV
186
GH1854SV
211
GH1860SV
229
GH1866SV
180
GH1830ASV
203
GH1836ASV
226
GH1842ASV
247
GH1848ASV
272
GH1854ASV
294
GH1860ASV
319
GH1866ASV
144
GH1830VS
151
GH1836VS
157
GH1842VS
162
GH1848VS
167
GH1854VS
172
GH1860VS
179
GH1866VS
245
GH1872SV
341
GH1872ASV
185
GH1872VS
260
GH1878SV
365
GH1878ASV
190
GH1878VS
276
GH1884SV
388
GH1884ASV
194
GH1884VS
94
GH1830ST
109
GH1836ST
125
GH1842ST
140
GH1848ST
156
GH1854ST
172
GH1860ST
187
GH1866ST
109
GH1830TI
118
GH1836TI
127
GH1842TI
136
GH1848TI
144
GH1854TI
155
GH1860TI
161
GH1866TI
159
GH1830PTI
168
GH1836PTI
177
GH1842PTI
186
GH1848PTI
194
GH1854PTI
205
GH1860PTI
211
GH1866PTI
172
GH1872TI
222
GH1872PTI
181
GH1878TI
231
GH1878PTI
190
GH1884TI
240
GH1884PTI
59
GH1830GC
66
GH1836GC
77
GH1842GC
88
GH1848GC
98
GH1854GC
110
GH1860GC
121
GH1866GC
203
GH1872ST
128
GH1872GC
218
GH1878ST
139
GH1878GC
234
GH1884ST
150
GH1884GC
1866
GH1890S
1930
GH1890T
1897
GH1890W
2159
GH1890N
230
GH1890AP
346
GH1890BP
331
GH1890BR
494
GH1890AR
POLYTUNNEL
+ SUPER CLEAR
COVER
POLYTUNNEL
+ THERMAL ANTI
FOG COVER
POLYTUNNEL
+ SUPER WHITE
COVER
POLYTUNNEL
+ NET COVER
CROP BAR KIT
TWIN SUPPORT
BRACE KIT
ANCHOR
PLATE KIT
BASE
PLATE KIT
TIMBER BASE
RAIL KIT
ALUMINIUM
BASE RAIL KIT
TIMBER SIDE
VENT KIT*
ALUMINIUM
SIDE VENT KIT*
VENT SCREEN
KIT*
STAGING
SUPPORT KIT*
ECONOMY
IRRIGATION KIT
PRESTI GE
IRRIGATION KIT
GROUND COVER
AND PEG KIT
296
GH1890SV
410
GH1890ASV
199
GH1890VS
235
GH1890CB
225
GH1890SB
250
GH1890ST
161
GH1890GC
198
GH1890TI
248
GH1890PTI
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20ft
x
30ft
20ft
x
36ft
20ft
x
42ft
20ft
x
48ft
20ft
x
54ft
20ft
x
60ft
20ft
x
66ft
20ft
x
72ft
20ft
x
78ft
20ft
x
84ft
20ft
x
90ft
1198
GH2030S
1231
GH2030T
1214
GH2030W
1378
GH2030N
1276
GH2036S
1313
GH2036T
1295
GH2036W
1486
GH2036N
1350
GH2042S
1394
GH2042T
1373
GH2042W
1582
GH2042N
1427
GH2048S
1475
GH2048T
1451
GH2048W
1678
GH2048N
1504
GH2054S
1555
GH2054T
1529
GH2054W
1775
GH2054N
1579
GH2060S
1637
GH2060T
1608
GH2060W
1873
GH2060N
1657
GH2066S
1716
GH2066T
1687
GH2066W
1968
GH2066N
1733
GH2072S
1798
GH2072T
1765
GH2072W
2065
GH2072N
1811
GH2078S
1878
GH2078T
1846
GH2078W
2165
GH2078N
1886
GH2084S
1961
GH2084T
1924
GH2084W
2261
GH2084N
67
GH2030CB
84
GH2036CB
101
GH2042CB
118
GH2048CB
134
GH2054CB
151
GH2060CB
168
GH2066CB
75
GH2030SB
90
GH2036SB
105
GH2042SB
120
GH2048SB
135
GH2054SB
150
GH2060SB
165
GH2066SB
185
GH2072CB
180
GH2072SB
202
GH2078CB
195
GH2078SB
218
GH2084CB
210
GH2084SB
86
GH2030AP
101
GH2036AP
115
GH2042AP
130
GH2048AP
144
GH2054AP
158
GH2060AP
173
GH2066AP
130
GH2030BP
151
GH2036BP
173
GH2042BP
194
GH2048BP
216
GH2054BP
238
GH2060BP
259
GH2066BP
187
GH2072AP
281
GH2072BP
202
GH2078AP
302
GH2078BP
216
GH2084AP
324
GH2084BP
163
GH2030BR
181
GH2036BR
198
GH2042BR
212
GH2048BR
230
GH2054BR
250
GH2060BR
268
GH2066BR
217
GH2030AR
246
GH2036AR
274
GH2042AR
299
GH2048AR
329
GH2054AR
355
GH2060AR
386
GH2066AR
282
GH2072BR
412
GH2072AR
298
GH2078BR
442
GH2078AR
316
GH2084BR
468
GH2084AR
121
GH2030SV
138
GH2036SV
157
GH2042SV
172
GH2048SV
187
GH2054SV
214
GH2060SV
232
GH2066SV
181
GH2030ASV
205
GH2036ASV
228
GH2042ASV
250
GH2048ASV
274
GH2054ASV
296
GH2060ASV
320
GH2066ASV
144
GH2030VS
151
GH2036VS
157
GH2042VS
162
GH2048VS
167
GH2054VS
172
GH2060VS
179
GH2066VS
247
GH2072SV
342
GH2072ASV
185
GH2072VS
263
GH2078SV
367
GH2078ASV
190
GH2078VS
280
GH2084SV
389
GH2084ASV
194
GH2084VS
94
GH2030ST
109
GH2036ST
125
GH2042ST
140
GH2048ST
156
GH2054ST
172
GH2060ST
187
GH2066ST
109
GH2030TI
118
GH2036TI
127
GH2042TI
136
GH2048TI
144
GH2054TI
155
GH2060TI
161
GH2066TI
159
GH2030PTI
168
GH2036PTI
177
GH2042PTI
186
GH2048PTI
194
GH2054PTI
205
GH2060PTI
211
GH2066PTI
172
GH2072TI
222
GH2072PTI
181
GH2078TI
231
GH2078PTI
190
GH2084TI
240
GH2084PTI
59
GH2030GC
66
GH2036GC
77
GH2042GC
88
GH2048GC
98
GH2054GC
110
GH2060GC
121
GH2066GC
203
GH2072ST
128
GH2072GC
218
GH2078ST
139
GH2078GC
234
GH2084ST
150
GH2084GC
1962
GH2090S
2040
GH2090T
2002
GH2090W
2356
GH2090N
230
GH2090AP
346
GH2090BP
355
GH2090BR
498
GH2090AR
POLYTUNNEL
+ SUPER CLEAR
COVER
POLYTUNNEL
+ THERMAL ANTI
FOG COVER
POLYTUNNEL
+ SUPER WHITE
COVER
POLYTUNNEL
+ NET COVER
CROP BAR KIT
TWIN SUPPORT
BRACE KIT
ANCHOR
PLATE KIT
BASE
PLATE KIT
TIMBER BASE
RAIL KIT
ALUMINIUM
BASE RAIL KIT
TIMBER SIDE
VENT KIT*
ALUMINIUM
SIDE VENT KIT*
VENT SCREEN
KIT*
STAGING
SUPPORT KIT*
ECONOMY
IRRIGATION KIT
PRESTI GE
IRRIGATION KIT
GROUND COVER
AND PEG KIT
298
GH2090SV
414
GH2090ASV
199
GH2090VS
235
GH2090CB
225
GH2090SB
250
GH2090ST
161
GH2090GC
198
GH2090TI
248
GH2090PTI
Another big seller, the 20ft wide Polytunnel is absolutely perfect
where ventilation levels are critical. Because this polytunnel is taller, the volume of
air inside the structure increases making it ideal for cultivating certain taller plants and
crops. The straight sides and gentle curves create access that is almost 6ft high
giving you the ability to make the entire footprint productive.
bars, door rails and ridge tube
Double-hinged pressure treated timber framed doors (clad in polythene) and
fixingsfor each end
Optional Extras
Personalise or add extra strength to your Polytunnel with
First Tunnels comprehensive range of extras.
See pages 6-13 for all the tips.
Delivery
SPECI FI CATI ON
Width 20ft 6.1m
7ft 2.13m (height)
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Anchor Plates
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9 Roof Stabiliser bars x4
10 Foundation tubes
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22ft
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30ft
22ft
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36ft
22ft
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42ft
22ft
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48ft
22ft
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54ft
22ft
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60ft
22ft
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66ft
22ft
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72ft
22ft
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78ft
22ft
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84ft
22ft
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90ft
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GH2230S
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GH2230T
1267
GH2230W
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GH2236S
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GH2236T
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GH2236W
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GH2236N
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GH2242S
1446
GH2242T
1424
GH2242W
1642
GH2242N
1480
GH2248S
1526
GH2248T
1504
GH2248W
1738
GH2248N
1558
GH2254S
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GH2254T
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GH2254W
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GH2254N
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GH2260S
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GH2260T
1662
GH2260W
1934
GH2260N
1710
GH2266S
1770
GH2266T
1740
GH2266W
2030
GH2266N
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GH2266S
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GH2266T
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GH2266W
2126
GH2266N
1867
GH2278S
1933
GH2278T
1898
GH2278W
2227
GH2278N
1940
GH2284S
2012
GH2284T
1978
GH2284W
2311
GH2284N
106
GH2230CB
132
GH2236CB
158
GH2242CB
185
GH2248CB
211
GH2254CB
238
GH22608CB
264
GH2266CB
75
GH2230SB
90
GH2236SB
105
GH2242SB
120
GH2248SB
135
GH2254SB
150
GH2260SB
165
GH2266SB
290
GH2266CB
180
GH2266SB
317
GH2278CB
195
GH2278SB
343
GH2284CB
210
GH2284SB
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GH2230AP
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GH2236AP
115
GH2242AP
130
GH2248AP
144
GH2254AP
158
GH2260AP
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GH2266AP
130
GH2230BP
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GH2236BP
173
GH2242BP
194
GH2248BP
216
GH2254BP
238
GH2260BP
259
GH2266BP
187
GH2266AP
281
GH2266BP
202
GH2278AP
302
GH2278BP
216
GH2284AP
324
GH2284BP
164
GH2230BR
182
GH2236BR
200
GH2242BR
215
GH2248BR
233
GH2254BR
251
GH2260BR
270
GH2266BR
220
GH2230AR
250
GH2236AR
276
GH2242AR
302
GH2248AR
332
GH2254AR
359
GH2260AR
390
GH2266AR
284
GH2266BR
416
GH2266AR
300
GH2278BR
446
GH2278AR
319
GH2284BR
473
GH2284AR
122
GH2230SV
139
GH2236SV
158
GH2242SV
174
GH2248SV
190
GH2254SV
217
GH2260SV
234
GH2266SV
182
GH2230ASV
206
GH2236ASV
229
GH2242ASV
251
GH2248ASV
276
GH2254ASV
298
GH2260ASV
324
GH2266ASV
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GH2230VS
151
GH2236VS
157
GH2242VS
162
GH2248VS
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GH2254VS
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GH2260VS
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GH2266VS
250
GH2266SV
346
GH2266ASV
185
GH2266VS
266
GH2278SV
371
GH2278ASV
190
GH2278VS
282
GH2284SV
392
GH2284ASV
194
GH2284VS
94
GH0608ST
109
GH2236ST
125
GH2242ST
140
GH2248ST
156
GH2254ST
172
GH2260ST
187
GH2266ST
109
GH0608TI
118
GH2236TI
127
GH2242TI
136
GH2248TI
144
GH2254TI
155
GH2260TI
161
GH2266TI
159
GH0608PTI
168
GH2236PTI
177
GH2242PTI
186
GH2248PTI
194
GH2254PTI
205
GH2260PTI
211
GH2266PTI
172
GH2266TI
222
GH2266PTI
181
GH2278TI
231
GH2278PTI
190
GH2284TI
240
GH2284PTI
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GH0608GC
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GH2236GC
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GH2242GC
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GH2248GC
98
GH2254GC
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GH2260GC
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GH2266GC
203
GH2266ST
128
GH2266GC
218
GH2278ST
139
GH2278GC
234
GH2284ST
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GH2284GC
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GH2290W
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GH2290N
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GH2290AP
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GH2290BP
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GH2290BR
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POLYTUNNEL
+ SUPER CLEAR
COVER
POLYTUNNEL
+ THERMAL ANTI
FOG COVER
POLYTUNNEL
+ SUPER WHITE
COVER
POLYTUNNEL
+ NET COVER
CROP BAR KIT
TWIN SUPPORT
BRACE KIT
ANCHOR
PLATE KIT
BASE
PLATE KIT
TIMBER BASE
RAIL KIT
ALUMINIUM
BASE RAIL KIT
TIMBER SIDE
VENT KIT*
ALUMINIUM
SIDE VENT KIT*
VENT SCREEN
KIT*
STAGING
SUPPORT KIT*
ECONOMY
IRRIGATION KIT
PRESTI GE
IRRIGATION KIT
GROUND COVER
AND PEG KIT
301
GH2290SV
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GH2290ASV
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GH2290VS
370
GH2290CB
225
GH2290SB
250
GH2290ST
161
GH2290GC
198
GH2290TI
248
GH2290PTI
As Polytunnels get wider, the possible uses grow with them. This
22ft wide model is a perfect example. For the first 4ft 6inches up
from ground level, the hoops are completely vertical, giving you more choice and
workable options for a variety of path layouts, and the space to introduce raised beds.
Theres also the best possible clearance for staging with the added bonus of excellent
ventilation. Needless to say, like all our polytunnels, its a really durable structure too.
bars, door rails, timber outrigger strengtheners and ridge tube
Double-hinged pressure treated timber framed doors (clad
in polythene) and fixingsfor each end
Optional Extras
comprehensive range of extras. See pages 6 -13 for all the tips.
Delivery
SPECI FI CATI ON
Width 22ft 6.7m
7ft 2.13m (height)
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Base Plates
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Door and Roof Stabiliser
Bars, Timber Outriggers as
part of our complete kit.

This polytunnel will require trenching.
To attach the cover to your polytunnel
a trench about 40cm deep will need
to be dug around the outer perimeter
of your polytunnel.
see our optional extras below.
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Timber outrigger strengtheners
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Roof Stabiliser bars x4
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Foundation tubes
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28ft
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30ft
28ft
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36ft
28ft
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42ft
28ft
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48ft
28ft
x
54ft
28ft
x
60ft
28ft
x
66ft
28ft
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72ft
28ft
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78ft
28ft
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84ft
28ft
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90ft
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GH2830S
1936
GH2830T
1920
GH2830W
2058
GH2830N
2000
GH2836S
2039
GH2836T
2021
GH2836W
2180
GH2836N
2101
GH2842S
2143
GH2842T
2123
GH2842W
2299
GH2842N
2199
GH2848S
2246
GH2848T
2222
GH2848W
2420
GH2848N
2303
GH2854S
2354
GH2854T
2327
GH2854W
2524
GH2854N
2409
GH2860S
2465
GH2860T
2436
GH2860W
2670
GH2860N
2510
GH2866S
2571
GH2866T
2542
GH2866W
2792
GH2866N
2609
GH2872S
2674
GH2872T
2642
GH2872W
2912
GH2872N
2701
GH2878S
2769
GH2878T
2766
GH2878W
3024
GH2878N
2799
GH2884S
2873
GH2884T
2838
GH2884W
3143
GH2884N
202
GH2830CB
252
GH2836CB
302
GH2842CB
353
GH2848CB
403
GH2854CB
454
GH2860CB
504
GH2866CB
75
GH2830SB
90
GH2836SB
105
GH2842SB
120
GH2848SB
135
GH2854SB
150
GH2860SB
165
GH2866SB
554
GH2872CB
180
GH2872SB
605
GH2878CB
195
GH2878SB
655
GH2884CB
210
GH2884SB
130
GH2830BP
151
GH2836BP
173
GH2842BP
194
GH2848BP
216
GH2854BP
238
GH2860BP
259
GH2866BP
281
GH2872BP
302
GH2878BP
324
GH2884BP
166
GH2830BR
184
GH2836BR
202
GH2842BR
217
GH2848BR
234
GH2854BR
253
GH2860BR
272
GH2866BR
222
GH2830AR
251
GH2836AR
278
GH2842AR
305
GH2848AR
337
GH2854AR
364
GH2860AR
394
GH2866AR
287
GH2872BR
420
GH2872AR
304
GH2878BR
451
GH2878AR
320
GH2884BR
478
GH2884AR
122
GH2830SV
139
GH2836SV
158
GH2842SV
174
GH2848SV
190
GH2854SV
217
GH2860SV
234
GH2866SV
184
GH2830ASV
209
GH2836ASV
232
GH2842ASV
253
GH2848ASV
280
GH2854ASV
301
GH2860ASV
328
GH2866ASV
144
GH2830VS
151
GH2836VS
157
GH2842VS
162
GH2848VS
167
GH2854VS
172
GH2860VS
179
GH2866VS
250
GH2872SV
349
GH2872ASV
185
GH2872VS
266
GH2878V
374
GH2878ASV
190
GH2878VS
282
GH2884SV
397
GH2884ASV
194
GH2884VS
94
GH2830ST
109
GH2836ST
125
GH2842ST
140
GH2848ST
156
GH2854ST
172
GH2860ST
187
GH2866ST
146
GH28308TI
160
GH2836TI
172
GH2842TI
182
GH2848TI
196
GH2854TI
208
GH2860TI
221
GH2866TI
196
GH2830PTI
210
GH2836PTI
222
GH2842PTI
232
GH2848PTI
246
GH2854PTI
258
GH2860PTI
271
GH2866PTI
233
GH2872TI
283
GH2872PTI
246
GH2878TI
296
GH2878PTI
258
GH2884TI
308
GH2884PTI
66
GH2830GC
72
GH2836GC
85
GH2842GC
96
GH2848GC
109
GH2854GC
121
GH2860GC
134
GH2866GC
203
GH2872ST
142
GH2872GC
218
GH2878ST
155
GH2878GC
234
GH2884ST
166
GH2884GC
2905
GH2890S
2983
GH2890T
2945
GH2890W
3270
GH2890N
346
GH2890BP
342
GH2890BR
509
GH2890AR
POLYTUNNEL
+ SUPER CLEAR
COVER
POLYTUNNEL
+ THERMAL ANTI
FOG COVER
POLYTUNNEL
+ SUPER WHITE
COVER
POLYTUNNEL
+ NET COVER
CROP BAR KIT
TWIN SUPPORT
BRACE KIT
BASE
PLATE KIT
TIMBER BASE
RAIL KIT
ALUMINIUM
BASE RAIL KIT
TIMBER SIDE
VENT KIT*
ALUMINIUM
SIDE VENT KIT*
VENT SCREEN
KIT*
STAGING
SUPPORT KIT*
ECONOMY
IRRIGATION KIT
PRESTI GE
IRRIGATION KIT
GROUND COVER
AND PEG KIT
301
GH2890SV
422
GH2890ASV
199
GH2890VS
706
GH2890CB
225
GH2890SB
250
GH2890ST
179
GH2890GC
270
GH2890TI
320
GH2890PTI
166
GH2830BR
184
GH2836BR
202
GH2842BR
217
GH2848BR
234
GH2854BR
253
GH2860BR
272
GH2866BR
222
GH2830AR
251
GH2836AR
278
GH2842AR
305
GH2848AR
337
GH2854AR
364
GH2860AR
394
GH2866AR
287
GH2872BR
420
GH2872AR
304
GH2878BR
451
GH2878AR
320
GH2884BR
478
GH2884AR
342
GH2890BR
509
GH2890AR
TIMBER BASE
RAIL KIT
ALUMINIUM
BASE RAIL KIT
You will need Base Plates for this size of polytunnel, see the VIP panel to the left for more information. Page 12 for full details.
Fitted with clamps around the entire polytunnel structure, these help achieve a drum-tight cover. Page 13 for full details.
At 28ft wide, the amount of ground space available in this
Polytunnel lends itself to any Commercial application. Tall, straight
sides make every square foot hugely productive and mean this model is perfect for
accommodating our Side Ventilation system for improved airflow. The use of 60mm
diameter Galvanised steel for the hoops provides the high levels of strength required
for structures in a garden centre or nursery. As with the other larger Polytunnels, every
fixing and fitting is made to FIT. Base rails and a side rail are also an essential as this
Polytunnel requires 14m wide polythene the widest available which means trenching isnt
an option. If the net opening is not desirable we can supply polythene.
door rails, timber outrigger strengtheners and ridge tube
Supplied ready for construction - please note - you are required to set
foundations in concrete for this size of Polytunnel
Double-hinged pressure treated timber framed doors (clad in polythene)
and fixingsfor each end
Optional Extras
Personalise or add extra strength to your Polytunnel
with First Tunnels comprehensive range of extras.
Delivery
Polytunnel deliveries are FREE to most UK
mainland addresses. See page 66 for details.
SPECI FI CATI ON
Width 28ft 8.54m
7ft 2.13m (height)
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Bars, Door and H Frames
for each end and Timber
Outriggers as part of our
complete kit.

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as trenching is not an option.
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Ridge tube
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Door and H frames (each end)
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Timber outrigger strengtheners x4
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Foundation tubes
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Hoops with joint

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see page 8.
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Remember this polytunnel wont trench, so youll need
Base and Side Rails...
As the largest manufactured width of polythene is 14 metres,
you cannot trench the cover of a 28ft polytunnel. The questions are
Timber or Aluminium Side Vent? and Timber or Aluminium
Base Rails? We can supply Side Vents with polythene* rather than net.
* If you require a polythene please contact us.
Please note...if siting your polytunnel on a soft soil base, Foundation
Tubes MUST be concreted in place. If your site has a solid base
e.g concrete or timber, then Base Plates are required. These are designed
to create feet for the framework which are then screwed to the
ground and the Base Rails applied for the cover to be fixed.
13.1m
14m
- DISTANCE OVER HOOP
- WIDTH OF POLYTHENE
1m
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30ft
x
30ft
30ft
x
36ft
30ft
x
42ft
30ft
x
48ft
30ft
x
54ft
30ft
x
60ft
30ft
x
66ft
30ft
x
72ft
30ft
x
78ft
30ft
x
84ft
30ft
x
90ft
1996
GH3030S
2033
GH3030T
2016
GH3030W
2130
GH3030N
2095
GH3036S
2136
GH3036T
2117
GH3036W
2249
GH3036N
2196
GH3042S
2240
GH3042T
2215
GH3042W
2370
GH3042N
2294
GH3048S
2342
GH3048T
2319
GH3048W
2487
GH3048N
2402
GH3054S
2454
GH3054T
2428
GH3054W
2618
GH3054N
2504
GH3060S
2560
GH3060T
2532
GH3060W
2741
GH3060N
2605
GH3066S
2666
GH3066T
2636
GH3066W
2863
GH3066N
2703
GH3072S
2768
GH3072T
2735
GH3072W
2981
GH3072N
2796
GH3078S
2865
GH3078T
2831
GH3078W
3094
GH3078N
2894
GH3084S
2969
GH3084T
2932
GH3084W
3213
GH3084N
202
GH3030CB
252
GH3036CB
302
GH3042CB
353
GH3048CB
403
GH3054CB
454
GH3060CB
504
GH3066CB
75
GH3030SB
90
GH3036SB
105
GH3042SB
120
GH3048SB
135
GH3054SB
150
GH3060SB
165
GH3066SB
554
GH3072CB
180
GH3072SB
605
GH3078CB
195
GH3078SB
655
GH3084CB
210
GH3084SB
130
GH3030BP
151
GH3036BP
173
GH3042BP
194
GH3048BP
216
GH3054BP
238
GH3060BP
259
GH3066BP
281
GH3072BP
302
GH3078BP
324
GH3084BP
166
GH3030BR
184
GH3036BR
202
GH3042BR
217
GH3048BR
234
GH3054BR
253
GH3060BR
272
GH3066BR
222
GH3030AR
251
GH3036AR
278
GH3042AR
305
GH3048AR
337
GH3054AR
364
GH3060AR
394
GH3066AR
287
GH3072BR
420
GH3072AR
304
GH3078BR
451
GH3078AR
320
GH3084BR
478
GH3084AR
122
GH3030SV
139
GH3036SV
158
GH3042SV
174
GH3048SV
190
GH3054SV
217
GH3060SV
234
GH3066SV
184
GH3030ASV
209
GH3036ASV
232
GH3042ASV
253
GH3048ASV
280
GH3054ASV
301
GH3060ASV
328
GH3066ASV
144
GH3030VS
151
GH3036VS
157
GH3042VS
162
GH3048VS
167
GH3054VS
172
GH3060VS
179
GH3066VS
250
GH3072SV
349
GH3072ASV
185
GH3072VS
266
GH3078SV
374
GH3078ASV
190
GH3078VS
282
GH3084SV
397
GH3084ASV
194
GH3084VS
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GH3042PTI
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GH3048PTI
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CROP BAR KIT
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This is the biggest single span Polytunnel we make. Designed for
optimum strength, durability, space and versatility. Developing
techniques and design features from our smaller tunnels, things like straight sides mean
that the vast floor space created is entirely productive. There are lots and lots of internal
configurations that are possible. Strength comes from the 60mm Galvanised steel hoops
with the reassurance of Joint Braces and the unique FIT of all fixings and fastenings
that are bespoke to this size of polytunnel. Base rails and a side rail are also an essential
as this Polytunnel requires 14m wide polythene the widest available which means trenching
isnt an option. If the net opening is not desirable we can supply polythene.
door rails, timber outrigger strengtheners and ridge tube
Double-hinged pressure treated timber framed doors (clad in polythene)
and fixingsfor each end
Supplied ready for construction - please note - you are required to set
foundations in concrete for this size of Polytunnel
Optional Extras
Personalise or add extra strength to your Polytunnel
with First Tunnels comprehensive range of extras.
Delivery
Polytunnel deliveries are FREE to most UK
mainland addresses. See page 66 for details.
SPECI FI CATI ON
Width 30ft 9.14m
7ft 2.13m (height)
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Base and Side Rails...
As the largest manufactured width of polythene is 14 metres,
you cannot trench the cover of a 30ft polytunnel. The questions are
Timber or Aluminium Side Vent? and Timber or Aluminium
Base Rails? We can supply Side Vents with polythene* rather than net.
* If you require a polythene please contact us.
Please note...if siting your polytunnel on a soft soil base, Foundation
Tubes MUST be concreted in place. If your site has a solid base
e.g concrete or timber, then Base Plates are required. These are designed
to create feet for the framework which are then screwed to the
ground and the Base Rails applied for the cover to be fixed.
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Every school should have a polytunnel. Think of it as an extra

classroom where young minds can enjoy the thrill of watching
nature work its wonders...right through the year. And the real
beauty is that a First Tunnels polytunnel is infinitely adaptable.
We have supplied schools where our polytunnels are sited on
grass and soil...
putting all the
land to work.
We have even located
polytunnels on
tarmac or paved
areas and used
growbags or raised
beds to create
a fantastic growing
environment.
And then the fun
begins!
From a science study
area for high school students...to a nursery class for toddlers,
polytunnels provide a year-round classroom without walls.
A space where inquisitive minds can enjoy a real hands-on
experience of nature at work. Not a text book, not a lesson
delivered from pictures and charts, but a real interactive adventure
exploring and discovering how and why things grow.
And of course, theres an added bonus too. Your very own harvest
of wonderfully fresh fruit and vegetables to enjoy at school...
or take home to impress the family.
The perfect way to nurture a growing mind.
The possibilities are endless...an ever changing classroom, full of
colour, full of fun and a fantastic base for children of all ages to
learn. Whatever the timetable theres an activity in the tunnel that
will bring the subject to life, get the children involved and open
everyones eyes to new and exciting things.
Buy with confidence...First Tunnels awarded ISO9001
With prudent budgeting now increasingly important to schools,
buying with confidence has never been more relevant. First Tunnels
is delighted to announce that - along with only
1% of UK companies - weve achieved all the
requirements of ISO9001, now giving you the
added reassurance of buying from a company
that meets the most exacting international quality standards.
Build with confidence...meet our Constructors
Were proud of the First Tunnels Construction team, ten dedicated
polytunnel construction experts who have been there and built
that. With over 100 years experience between them, they have
a wealth of polytunnel construction knowledge and are more than
happy to share tips and advice with any of our customers!
All of the team are current CSCS card holders having passed the
national construction health and safety tests. Many of the team
have been quite literally hands on developing First Tunnels
vast array of construction videos and in-depth downloadable
instructions. (See page 60 for full Construction team details).
Whether you are constructing the polytunnel yourself and want the
reassurance of speaking to a professional constructor, or if youd
prefer our construction team to build your polytunnel, drop
a quick email or phone call to the office and well glady help
you extend the growing season at your school.
CASE STUDY
St Thomas
Primary
Barrowford
When we heard
about our local
schools campaign
for greener
living, the school
eco-comittee and the work they were
putting into achieving the Green Flag
Award, we wanted to support them
and help the pupils learn more
about growing their own food. So we
contacted the head mistress to see
if there was anything we could do.
When we visited the school and
saw for ourselves the enthusiasm
amongst the pupils and staff for
going greener, we asked if they had considered
growing their own? Like many schools this was something St Thomas
had done in the past, but as they didnt have a dedicated gardening
area, they had found it difficult to manage and felt that this
prevented them doing more of these activities with the pupils.
We felt supporting this local school was an important way to put
something back into our local community. So we talked with the
head mistress and agreed to supply a polytunnel...creating an
outdoor classroom that could be used whatever the weather.
A classroom that
gave the plants
the protection they
needed, and with
a short lesson from
our construction
team, gave the
teachers the
know-how on the
polytunnel too...
from composting
and the water
cycle, through
to solar energy
and plant
development.
Planting, feeding, growing and harvesting
the schools own fruit and vegetables, the polytunnel has
become a firm favourite with everyone at St Thomas.
Were looking forward to seeing what the children create
in the growing space, what new and exciting displays they
produce and maybe well even get the chance to taste
some of the crops too.
CASE STUDY
St Christophers
C.E High School,
Accrington
Polytunnels have something to offer everybody,
from the juniors exploring the principles of
photosynthesis and how plants work, to the
sixth form students who are devising experiments
to explore carbon capture and develop green
business. The environment of the polytunnel can
be put to many, many great uses right across
the curriculum.
St Christophers is clearly making the
most of the polytunnel... The polytunnel has not
only extended our growing season here at
St Christophers, but also enhanced the teaching and learning
opportunities that growing your own produce in school
affords. The pupils have been able to get outside,
whatever the weather and enjoy the benefits
of gardening all year round.
Getting on the map
Polytunnels are now a recognised
way for schools to increase their green
credentials, whilst invigorating the childrens
imagination and teaching them about the values of healthy
living and good food nutrition. Find out more about The
Green Flag Awards at www.eco-schools.org.uk
You can find out more about green initiatives, and who has
a polytunnel in your area online, www.FirstTunnels.co.uk
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our climate seems particularly well suited to the cultivation
of fruitespecially juicy berries and cherries. But even the most
abundant of crops can be rendered useless in a matter of days,
if theyre not properly protected
from hungry invaders.
Heading the list of culprits are
our feathered friends, most
of which are extremely partial
to feasting on the fruits of
your labour. So keeping them
entirely at bay is definitely the order of the day.
Rising to the challenge is the First Tunnels Fruit Cage. Available
in a range of sizes to suit everything from low growing bushes to the
loftier heights of a cherry tree, these premium fruit cages are
constructed from the finest galvanised tubular steel and covered in
netting. So, whether youre protecting from flocks of smaller birds,
the unwanted attention of pigeonseven the pest threat of butterflies...
the strong (17x17mm) polypropylene side mesh and the super light
double knitted roof mesh (18x18mm) are more than up to the job.
Doors can be fitted at any point on the fruit cage perimeter.
Building your cage is quick and easy. Every accessory you could
need is readily available. And the finished construction will be strong,
durable and ready to guard your fruityear after year.
FRUI T CAGE CONFI GURATOR
CODE BAYS PRICE
FC0001 2x2 220
FC0002 2x3 280
FC0003 2x4 341
FC0004 2x5 429
FC0005 3x3 385
FC0006 3x4 484
FC0007 3x5 594
FC0008 4x4 528
FC0009 4x5 660
FC0010 5x5 770
SPECI FI CATI ON
Overall height 7ft 2.14m
Steel diameter 25.4mm
Steel specification Z35 galvanised high tensile
Stabiliser bars per unit 7 (All corners excluding
door position)
Door opening 6ft 10 2.09m
(width x height) 2.9ft 0.91m
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MI NI P OLY T UNNE L S
For patios, yards or small gardens, this extremely portable protector
is available in three lengths, with a choice of two types of cover,
and comes complete with two hoop extensions to allow ventilation.
For strength and durability, each hoop is made from 25mm galvanised
steel tube and is 43inch high with 21inch straight sides. The polythene
cover supplied is 180 micron (the same as used on our Commercial
Polytunnels) and the timber base rail is a whopping 75x50mm
and is pressure treated.
CODE SIZE COVER PRICE
PP0001 4x5ft Polythene 90
PP0002 4x5ft Netting 80
HOR T I CULT UR AL F L E E CE
Horticultural fleece creates an excellent microclimate and because
its a thin, pliable fabric it can be used as a floating protective
layer for early crops and other delicate plants, preventing damage
from cold winds and frosts. It also protects against insects and
birds. The level of protection can be increased during very cold
weather by adding multiple layers. Because the fleece allows light,
air and water through, the microclimate it creates around developing
plants allows them to grow faster than unprotected crops.
Fleece is often used for cloches, within mini polytunnels, cold frames,
even lining greenhouses and protecting turf. 18g/m
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Density.
Colour - White. 250m on a roll.
CODE SIZE PRICE
FLR001 2m x 250m 60
FLR002 4m x 250m 120
HE AV Y DUT Y CL OCHE HOOP S
Perfect for creating a double-glazed effect inside your polytunnel. Doubling up the insulation through the
colder months keeps tender plants protected. Theyre also great for making
Victorian raised beds or free-standing in the open garden...simply press the
hoops into the soil at 1m intervals and cover with polythene or net. Each hoop
is produced from 25mm galvanised steel tube.
CODE WIDTH PRICE EACH
CL0001 3ft 8.00
CL0002 4ft 9.00
CL0003 5ft 10.00
CL0004 6ft 11.00
CLOCHE SPECIFICATIONS
HOOP STRAIGHT DISTANCE
WIDTH HEIGHT SIDE OVER HOOP
3ft 34in 20in 89in
4ft 44in 21in 117in
5ft 44in 20in 126in
6ft 45in 8in 133in
Each bay is 1.9x1.9m.
Any configuration is possible,
please call for details.
The Stabiliser bars
fitted to each corner
make our Fruit Cages
exceptionally strong
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The answers Yes. Now, what was the question?
If you think polytunnels are just for gardeners, think again.
First Tunnels polytunnels are so strong, so versatile, they can be
used for countless different applications.
Even better, with 21 years of experience under our belts, we can
custom-build to give you a seriously cost-effective answer to any
number of covering or sheltering requirements. All you have to do...
is ask!
They make great swimming pool covers
Theyre perfect for ambient storage
Theyre ideal as animal shelters
They can be used as aircraft hangars
They can shelter boats and barges
They can even be used to protect
restoration work
Sotell us what you have in mind and well either
adapt one of our standard designs or make a structure
exclusively for you.
Estimates are free with no obligation and because
we handle everything in house our prices
are incredibly competitive.
There are many different types of housing that
can be used to provide protection for sheep, their
feed, bedding and equipment including traditional
stone barns, metal buildings and wooden structures.
But a considerably lower-cost alternative is the
modest Polytunnel.
What you might call a First Tunnels Sheep Shelter
(we know it as a Polytunnel adapted for sheep).
But whichever way you say it, this will quickly prove
to be an invaluable part of your day-to-day
animal husbandry.
During the colder, wetter months its easier and
more enjoyable to care for sheep that are housed.
The protection a Sheep Shelter provides can
improve the whole flocks welfare, reduce stress
and increase the survival rates of lambs. Whilst
a Sheep Shelter really comes into its own during
the cold, wet weather of late winter and early
spring it can also be useful dry storage throughout
the rest of the year. Something which can make
a significant difference to your profitability.
Designed for ease of stock management and
maintaining the ongoing good health of the
herd. You can choose the size of Polytunnel that
best suits your flocks requirements, then well
custom build your Sheep Shelter. Things to
consider are...bespoke wider doors, heavy
duty opening ventilation, you name it, we
can incorporate it.
Theres a choice of polythene covers designed
to reduce the light transmission and ultimately
control the heat. And a side ventilation
system with reinforced net panels suitable for
animal husbandry will help minimise the
levels of stress.
Simply tell us your precise requirements,
and well take it from there. Estimates of cost are
absolutely FREEwith no obligation.
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100g Ground cover
With grid lines for easy pot placement guaranteeing uniform plant
growth. Tough and tear resistant, it effectively controls annual and
perennial weeds. Can be used inside greenhouses and Polytunnels
providing cleanable surfaces or used for weed free standing out
areas for container grown plants. Its unique ripple weave technology
allows excellent water dispersion making it easy to clean - just use
a hose. Also used for landscaping ornamental beds, paths, drives,
etc. 5 year life. Colour - Black.
WIDTH CODE PRICE CODE PRICE PER
PER METRE 50M ROLL
1m GCM0005 0.66 GCR0005 30.00
2m GCM0004 1.32 GCR0004 60.00
3m GCM0003 1.98 GCR0003 90.00
4m GCM0002 2.64 GCR0002 120.00
5m GCM0001 3.30 GCR0001 150.00
Ground staples
Ideal for holding down fleece, ground cover, mulch, net, etc.
Recommended spacing is one every 5ft.
CODE DESCRIPTION PRICE EACH
FI0018 Metal ground staples 0.20
Shade/Windbreak Netting
Knitted net with mesh size of 2mm by 3mm
and produced from polythene threads. Designed
to withstand extreme weather conditions. Suitable as a windbreak,
it will protect plants and seed beds from wind, frost or strong
sunlight. Ideal for shading conservatories, greenhouses and
Polytunnels in summer. Incorporates sewn eyelets for easy fixing.
6-8 year life. 50% Density. Colour - Green.
CODE WIDTH PRICE PER METRE
NEM0004 1m 1.30
NEM0003 1.5m 1.95
NEM0002 2m 2.60
NEM0001 3m 3.90
CODE WIDTH PRICE PER 50M ROLL
NER0004 1m 58.00
NER0003 1.5m 87.00
NER0002 2m 116.00
NER0001 3m 174.00
Tape thread shade/windbreak netting
This net incorporates durable flat tape threads
and double locksmith tearproof technology
to produce the ultimate woven shade product.
Tested in the Middle East for UV life span
in excess of 10 years, and in California for
strength in storm conditions. This net has
proven its durability in the toughest of conditions.
50% density. Colour - Green
CODE WIDTH PRICE PER METRE
NEM0020 0.91m 1.55
NEM0021 1.83m 3.10
NEM0022 3.66m 6.20
CODE WIDTH PRICE PER 50M ROLL
NER0020 0.91m 69.00
NER0021 1.83m 138.00
NER0022 3.66m 276.00
Cable ties
These are a one piece all plastic tie providing a quick and simple
method of fixing ANYTHI NG and EVERYTHI NG.
CODE SIZE PRICE (100 PK)
FI0009 100 pack, 27cm long 10
These innovative raised bed brackets allow you
to make any size or shape raised bed required.
Can make up to three tiers in height. Each kit comes with
four brackets and screws making one tier. The timber
required needs to be 25mm x 150mm - these can be
purchased from ourselves or sourced locally.
FI0020 Raised Bed Kit 20.00
FI0021 Timber (150mmx22mmx1.8m) 4.00
Proheat range
These heaters are designed to bring you maximum benefit.
Each has a built in energy saving package, with catalytic burner
and is thermostatically controlled to within a range of 2-25C.
Making these heaters particularly economical and environmentally
friendly. All come complete with regulator, hose and clips.
As a guide wed suggest the following will provide frost protection
- 3kW for up to 350sqft, 6kW for up to 500sqft and 11kW
for up to 970sqft.
You should also take the position of your Polytunnel and the local
prevailing weather conditions into consideration when heating
your Polytunnel.
MODEL CODE PRICE
3kw HE0002 160.00
6kw HE0005 200.00
11kw HE0001 320.00
Bio Green Electric heater
Finished in stainless steel, these electric heaters have a maximum
heat output of 2.8kW which will heat up to 100 sq.ft. and give
frost protection for up to 180 sq.ft. They can be operated as a fan
only heating, thermostatic heating with controlled fan or
thermostatic heating with permanent fan (this option gives the
maximum air circulation and will help prevent fungus and mould).
Suspension chains for hanging and feet for floor standing
are included. Watch the video at www.FirstTunnels.co.uk/v46
MODEL CODE PRICE
2.8kw HE0008 200.00
The Polytunnel Book
The Polytunnel Book is the first comprehensive,
practical illustrated guide to polytunnel gardening,
for both beginners and experienced gardeners.
CODE PRICE
BK0005 14.99
Vegetables for the Polytunnel
and Greenhouse Discover the way
to guarantee fresh vegetables throughout
the year.
CODE PRICE
BK0006 12.50
HE AT I NG
The Polytunnel Handbook
This book covers everything - from planning your
purchase through to maximising your harvests.
No fancy jargon, just good honest advice
and straightforward explanations.
CODE PRICE
BK0003 10.95
How to Grow Food in our Polytunnel
The definitive month-by-month guide to getting
the best from your polytunnel. Youll be amazed
at the crops available right through the year.
A real eye opener to what youve been missing.
CODE PRICE
BK0004 10.95
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Folds away for easy storage. Made from 2x1 planed tanalised Pine.
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ST00015 180cm wide x 53cm deep 60.00
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Q clips
Clamps around the Polytunnel framework
allowing easy attachment of accessories.
Each pack is supplied with 4 clips.
Supplied with nuts/bolts. Zinc plated.
CODE TO FIT TUBE PRICE (4Pk)
Q25x4 25mm 6.20
Q35x4 35mm 6.80
Q50x4 50mm 7.20
Q60x4 60mm 8.40
P clips
Used by ourselves to attach door posts
to the Polytunnel framework. Each pack
is supplied with 4 clips. Supplied with
screws or nuts/bolts. Zinc plated.
P25 25mm 12.00
P35 35mm 13.00
P50 50mm 14.00
P60 60mm 15.00
Intermediate clamp (for Timber)
Used for clamping Timber Base/Side rails
to intermediate Polytunnel hoops. Each
pack is supplied with 4 clamps. Supplied
with nuts/ bolts. Zinc plated.
ICT25x4 25mm 5.10
ICT35x4 35mm 5.40
ICT50x4 50mm 6.00
ICT60x4 60mm 8.00

Intermediate clamp (for Aluminium)
Used for clamping Aluminium Base/Side
rails to intermediate Polytunnel hoops.
Each pack is supplied with 4 clamps.
Supplied with bolts. Zinc plated.
ICA25x4 25mm 5.10
ICA35x4 35mm 5.40
ICA50x4 50mm 6.00
ICA60x4 60mm 8.00
Nail plate joiners
Ideal for joining timber - both joints
and breaks. Simply nail across each
side for a complete and rigid finish.
Each pack comes with 4 plates
and nails.
CODE PRICE (4Pk)
NP3x4 1.50
Corner clamp (for Timber)
Used for fixing Timber Base/Side rails to
the corners of the Polytunnel framework
at 90 to each other. Each pack is supplied
with 2 clamps. Supplied with nails,
nuts/bolts. Zinc plated.
CCT25 25mm 4.80
CCT35 35mm 5.00
CCT50 50mm 9.40
CCT60 60mm 9.70
Corner clamp (for Aluminium)
Used for fixing Aluminium Base/Side rails
to the corners of the Polytunnel framework
at 90 to each other. Each pack is supplied
with 2 clamps. Supplied with nuts/bolts.
Zinc plated.
CCA25 25mm 4.80
CCA35 35mm 5.00
CCA50 50mm 9.40
CCA60 60mm 9.70
Tube clamp
Clamps around Polytunnel tubes.
Ideal for a multitude of uses. Four
sizes available. Each pack is supplied
with 8 clamps. Zinc plated.
EX25x8 25mm 2.70
EX35x8 35mm 2.90
EX50x8 50mm 4.80
EX60x8 60mm 6.20
Ridge clamp
Ideal for clamping tubes at right angles
to each other. Typically used to clamp
the central ridge under the hoop.
Four sizes of clamp available.
Please note the first measurement
denotes the hoop/tube diameter
and the second measurement
denotes the ridge/tube diameter.
Each pack is supplied with
3 clamps. Zinc plated.
R2525x3 25x25mm 3.60
R3525x3 35x25mm 3.70
R5035x3 50x35mm 4.00
R6035x3 60x35mm 4.20
Batten nails
Pack of 2.65x50mm clout nails. Galvanised.
A 300g pack is approximately 110 nails
CODE PRICE PER BAG
CN50x300G 1.50
8mm Nut Driver (for use with self drill screws)
DB73946 8mm nut driver 1.50
Self Drill Screws
These screws drill their own hole and then tap into steel. They are
quick to use and save hours of pre-drilling and lining up. Each pack
is supplied with 10 Zinc plated screws.
CODE DESCRIPTION PRICE (10 Pk)
SDS55x10 5.5x19mm hex 1.50

You may be modifying an existing Polytunnel, building
your own Polytunnel from scratch or just need a
replacement tube as part of your annual maintenance.
With our unique Polytunnel tube design package,
you can quickly design the tube you need.
www.firsttunnels.co.uk/tube
Four diameter tube sizes available and three joint finishes
SWAGE PLAIN FLAT
Anchor plates
(including clamps)
Clamp your foundation tubes into the
ground for a really, really secure fix.
See page 12 for full details.
CODE TO FIT TUBE PRICE EACH
AP0001 25mm 4.00
AP0002 35mm 4.00
AP0003 50mm 7.50
Base plates
Perfect if youre siting your polytunnel on a hard surface.
Supplied with rawl bolts. We can supply coach
screws allowing fixing onto timber, e.g sleepers.
Please specify at time of ordering.
CODE TO FIT TUBE PRICE EACH
BP0001 25mm & 35mm 6.00
BP0003 50mm 11.00
BP0004 60mm 11.00
25-35mm tube 50-60mm tube

ANCHOR I NG PAR T S
Foundation tube
NOT supplied

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CODE
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Male Plug
PRICE EACH
0.50
CODE
3302 2020
ITEM
Elbow
PRICE EACH
0.50
CODE
3718 0002
ITEM
Hose
connection
PRICE EACH
1.50
CODE
1068 0004
ITEM
Plastic hole
punch (3mm)
PRICE EACH
1.20
CODE
3174 0202
ITEM
Tap
PRICE EACH
3.00
CODE
F10010
ITEM
Pipe clamp
PRICE EACH
0.24
CODE
3331 0003
ITEM
Male plug
PRICE EACH
0.90
CODE
3331 0000
ITEM
Elbow
PRICE EACH
0.90
CODE
3311 0333
ITEM
Tee
PRICE EACH
1.20
CODE
813 302
ITEM
Wire strainer
PRICE EACH
1.50
CODE
3068 0003
ITEM
Metal hole
punch (3mm)
PRICE EACH
5.00
CODE
3110 0025
ITEM
Supporting
hook
PRICE EACH
0.40
CODE
3725 0003
ITEM
Hose
connection
PRICE EACH
1.50
CODE
3241 0253
ITEM
Coupling nut
PRICE EACH
0.60
CODE
3231 0025
ITEM
Grip ring (red)
PRICE EACH
0.40
CODE
3152 0303
ITEM
Ball valve
PRICE EACH
5.00
CODE
3372 0063
ITEM
Inline filter
PRICE EACH
5.50

CODE
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ITEM
Pressure
regulator
PRICE EACH
6.00

When using barb fittings the following
sizes apply...
BARB SI ZE FI TS HOSE
16mm 1/2in soaker and hose pipe
20mm 3/4in hose pipe
PLUG BARB
CODE SIZE PRICE EACH
IRI216.19 16mm 0.35
IRI216.20 20mm 0.40
ELBOW BARB
IRI211.92 16mm 0.35
IRI211.93 20mm 0.40
STRAI GHT BARB
IRI210.01 16mm 0.35
IRI210.02 20mm 0.40
BALL VALVE
IRI213.11 16mm 1.04
IRI213.12 20mm 1.10
TEE BARB
IRI210.21 16mm 0.35
IRI210.22 20mm 0.40

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Down tube assembly
Supplied with both our Domestic and Commercial irrigation systems.
Supplied with anti drip valve to prevent dripping at the start and
finish of watering cycles and keep the spray lines primed for instant
simultaneous start up. Order as appropriate for required coverage.
3054 0006 Adaptor 0.20
3050 0015 Microtube 1.10
3035 0606 Anti Drip Valve 1.50
3061 0606 Female Coupling 0.20
STABLE FOR USE LITRE DIAMETER
SPRAYER ON OUR DISCHARGE OF PRICE
CODE TUNNELS PER HOUR* IRRIGATION* EACH
3012 0060 6, 8 6.0 9ft 8in 0.50
3012 0070 10, 12 7.0 11ft 5in 0.50
3012 0160 14, 24, 28, 30 16.0 18ft 0.50
3012 0105 16, 18, 20, 26 10.5 14ft 8in 0.50
3012 0120 22 20 16ft 4in 0.50
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PTFE tape
PRICE EACH
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LDPE PIPE AND
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CODE PRICE PER METER
20LDPE 0.60
25LDPE 1.00
SW 0.40
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The Construction Team...

At First Tunnels weve done everything we can think of to make
constructing your polytunnel as easy as possible.
Naturally, a full instruction guide comes with every polytunnel.
But you can also watch our vast library of video guides
featuring our expert construction team
at www.polytunnels.co.uk
Even better throughout the printed guides, you can use our special
QR codes* to watch all our online guides on your smartphone,
for instant help and advice even when youre on-site.
But thats not all
Construction Helpline
For personal one-to-one guidance, you can call our
special helpline, and one of our 10-strong team
of hugely experienced construction professionals will
be more than happy to share tips and advice.
Remember, they are all current CSCS card holders
having passed the national construction health
and safety tests. And their outstanding hands-on
experience is one of the reasons we were awarded
the coveted ISO9001 accreditation...the worlds
most established quality framework. Simply call
01282 601253 on weekdays between 9am-5pm.
Weekend Helpline
We know many people build their polytunnel at the
weekend when our office is closed. So weve set
up a special weekend First Tunnels Construction
Helpline too. Just call 07801 601253, between
9am-5pm.
Onsite construction
The First Tunnels team can also travel to your site and construct
your polytunnel. Depending on the size of polytunnel specified,
most domestic sized installations can be completed within a day.
Commercial constructions vary depending upon size and
complexity. Contact us to find out more.
Watch the 6 hour construction concentrated into just 6 minutes.
IRRIGATION INSTALLER
Quality instructions
To help our customers we have produced FREE, detailed
downloadable construction guides for all the First Tunnels
products, covering everything from the initial setting out
to ensuring the tension on your polythene cover is drum tight.
Weve spent a great deal of time fine tuning our instructions...
speaking to our customers, getting input about where they need
more detail, then working with our construction team to ensure
our guides are thorough and clear. Weve even drafted in teams
of complete polytunnel novices to test and provide feedback on
the construction guides.
As a result, each and every step of constructing your
polytunnel is covered in great detail with written step-by-step
instructions supported by a series of easy to follow diagrams.
Then to help you see how this comes together in real life,
weve filmed everything and created a huge online library
of Construction videos.
Helping hands...
You can now watch all our polytunnel construction videos at
your fingertips...
Using the latest QR
code* technology we
have updated all our
construction guides
to give you instant
access to all our
construction videos.
No typing, no searching
for the right video,
just a simple scan (1)
of the code with your
smart phone and
youll be instantly
connected to that
construction video (2).
Perfect for when youre outdoors and could do with the
reassurance of seeing what youve got to do next.
eedback...
We really encourage our customers to keep in touch and give
us their invaluable feedback on every aspect of our service... from
the products to the website, the construction guides and videos
to the hints and tips from Polytunnel experts like Mark Gatter
Andy McKee and Paul Peacock. We want to hear what you think...
Email sales@firsttunnels.co.uk OR join our Facebook group
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How easy are they to construct?
Make no mistake, constructing a polytunnel is not a little project
to amuse you on an idle Sunday afternoon. A 12ft x 25ft can be
constructed in a day by knowledgeable constructors but it would
be prudent to pencil in two days for a virgin constructor. The
flip side is that if you can put together a piece of flat-pack furniture,
you should have no real trouble with a polytunnel.
First Tunnels supplies over 3000 polytunnels a year and the vast majority
of those customers erect their own polytunnel. Many are complete
novices who, without any difficulty, have constructed their polytunnel
thanks to the comprehensive and detailed instructions we have
produced working with our dedicated team of constructors.
If you do experience problems
with your polytunnel construction
or just need a little bit
of technical support, visit
www.polytunnels.co.uk
our dedicated polytunnel
construction site. Youll find
numerous videos - typically
they show the methods used
to assemble things like doors,
hoops, foundations and, most
importantly, how to achieve
a drum tight cover. And dont worry if you have lost
or damaged your instructions. You can download ALL our polytunnel
construction guides for FREE from this site too!
Alternatively you can use the Construction Helpline 01282 601253
9am-5pm Monday to Friday and 07801 601253 at the weekend
(please note this service is NOT available over the Christmas period
and Bank Holidays). This allows you to talk directly to
one of our constructors, ask their expert opinion, get the
answer and complete your polytunnel.
What orientation is best?
If you are lucky and have a choice, and you are prone to heavy
winds, then we would advise positioning the polytunnel where
it will have the most protection, ie next to a wall, hedge, tree-line,
etc. If this isnt possible
it is advisable to position
the length of the polytunnel
into the prevailing wind.
From a growing perspective
it is generally accepted
that a North to South
orientation will generate
slightly lower temperatures
than East to West where
the sun tracks across
the long side of the
polytunnel.
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What happens if I tear the Polythene?
Dont worry, we have a solution. Polythene Repair Tape is a flexible
long lasting translucent tape designed to
effectively repair accidental damage or tears in
polythene covers on polytunnels. Repair tape
is available in three widths to suit most
applications and is hardly noticeable when
applied. www.FirstTunnels.co.uk/v63
Can Polytunnels be moved or extended?
The climate of make do and mend has led
many gardeners to wise up to the fact that
IT IS possible to extend, refurbish, or even
relocate polytunnels in a bid to maximise
growing space. Whether you are modifying
or extending an existing Polytunnel, we would
suggest this is best done when your cover
needs replacing as it is not recommended
that the polythene is reused.
What are all the different
Polythene Covers and how
long do they last?
We have a number of Polythene
films available, each with their own
special features to help you achieve
the right environment for your needs,
see page 6 for full details. Like every
other aspect of a First Tunnels product,
the film we specify has been tested
to last and comes with our 5 year
guarantee (against UV degradation).
In fact many of our films have lasted
closer to 10 years!
Can Polytunnels be heated?
Yes. The polythene is designed to withstand both hot and cold
environments. See our range of Heaters on page 54. If you are
considering heating a polytunnel then why not consider using
a mini polytunnel to protect tender plants inside your already existing
polytunnel, like double glazing. This method saves on
your heating costs. Discover more about mini polytunnels
on page 51. www.FirstTunnels.co.uk/v81
What can I grow in my Polytunnel?
Anything and everything. Today the polytunnel is used to protect
80% of soft fruit things like tomatoes, strawberries, raspberries and
blackberries...Polytunnels also protect onions, potatoes, peppers,
cucumbers, melons, lettuce, beans and flowers. The list is endless.
Over the years all types of plants (flowers and
vegetables) have been grown with outstanding
results, a large percentage of championship plants
have been grown under polythene. Our guides
have been written exclusively for First Tunnels by
Mark Gatter and Andy McKee. Download your
FREE growing guides...www.firsttunnels.co.uk/guides
Are Polytunnels Organic?
The vast majority of people would argue that the
environmental benefits of using a polytunnel hugely outweigh the
environmental costs of its production. Using a polytunnel will
significantly reduce the quantity of fruit and vegetables you need
to buy, avoiding the associated food miles, energy costs and
packaging.
All the timber we use is sourced from the UK from sustainable
forests and has full FSC accreditation. A polytunnel cover should
last for around five years, which makes it a fairly small part of the
plastic consumption of a Westerner. The cover can be recycled
and be made into smaller covers for cloches and cold frames
and a host of other applications around the garden.
Many champions of the Organic and Self Sufficiency movement
own Polytunnels. Buy a polytunnel and enjoy all the extra food it
lets you produce - then start totting up the environmental savings.
How much does a replacement cover cost?
How to fit a replacement cover?
If your polythene cover has passed its
prime, you have inherited a frame
or maybe bought a second hand
structure, a replacement cover will soon
get your polytunnel back in business.
Working out how much polythene you
will need is simple with the easy to use
calculator on our website. Just tap in
the length and height of your polytunnel,
plus the distance over the hoop and
the smart online calculator will work
out the rest - in feet or metres.
On average, a replacement cover for
a 10ft x 15ft polytunnel would cost in the region of 50,
cut to fit with no waste and no cutting charge.
Fitting the cover is just as easy. Watch the online video for more
details and remember, if you get stuck, or just want the reassurance
that youre doing the right thing, we have our Construction
Helpline where you can talk to one of our professional
Construction team. www.FirstTunnels.co.uk/v28
What are the planning regulations for Polytunnels?
In general you do not need planning permission for sheds,
greenhouses, summerhouses or polytunnels. However you will need
to apply for planning permission if
the polytunnel is nearer to any road
than the nearest part of the house,
unless theres at least 20m between
the polytunnel and a road. You cant
build over 3m high (or more than 4m
if it has a pitched roof).
A pitched roof has its ridge at the centre,
and both sides slope down at the
same angle - this accurately describes
a polytunnel roof.
Take extra care if your site has a listed
building or resides in a conservation area,
national park, or area of outstanding
natural beauty. There are further
restrictions to planning in these cases.
If you are thinking of ordering a large commercial
sized structure, or more than one, or you have
any worries at all, have a word with your local
planning department.
QUE S T I ONS & ANS WE R S QUE S T I ONS & ANS WE R S
We have tried to address as many FAQs as possible within this brochure. Were sure youll appreciate, we could provide pages and
pages of hints and tips that address every question weve ever received but that wouldnt make for a very interesting brochure. So weve
addressed nearly all of the points below with online video guides. And the few bits that we havent had the opportunity to film yet
are covered in detailed text descriptions in our construction guides and on our Facebook pages. So if youd like to know anything more
about anything you read about here, just visit us online...
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What type of doors are available?
Your first big decision when choosing a Polytunnel is almost
always...What size is ideal?. But with First Tunnels theres another
important factor to take into consideration...Which doors do I want?.
First Tunnels provides
a hinged door for each
end...as standard.
This means optimum
ease of access and
extra versatility when it
comes to controlling
ventilation. In addition
to hinged doors, First
Tunnels also offers
sliding doors.
Weve spent a long
time arriving at
the ideal timber
thickness for doors,
door frames and base
rails. And every inch of it is treated with
TANALITHE to help preserve its strength, shape and rigidity.
No shortcuts. Just the best materials for the job, carefully selected
to perform perfectly. Naturally were also conscious of the
environment and the impact of using natural materials, thats why all
our wood is fully FSC accredited.
So...what are the benefits of Sliding Doors?
Controlling your polytunnel ventilation is a breeze with sliding
doors. They can quickly and easily be adjusted and firmly fixed
in place. The ground bolt system lets you control the exact amount
of airflow you need. And because they slide across the end
of your polytunnel theres no chance of the wind slamming them
shut...giving you peace of mind when little fingers are about.
Theyre space saving too giving you more room to grow. Perfect!
We also understand that some customers have access to a supply
of timber or may prefer to design their own size and type of door.
If this is the case then you also have the
option of excluding the timber door frame
and doors and receiving a discount.
Strong hoops
Having made polytunnels for over 20
years, we know exactly the gauge
of steel hoop to use for each size
of tunnel. Obviously, the bigger
the polytunnel, the more weight it
has to supportbut it doesnt
need to be over-engineered or
unnecessarily costly.
We specify as standard hoops
which are more than up to the
task in most normal situations.
Of course, some polytunnels are sited
in particularly exposed and windy places. So where your
polytunnel may be subjected to extreme conditions, you can upgrade
- for example a 10 or 12ft polytunnel - to 35mm hoops. Our
hoops come as a 3 or 4 piece system where each joint is supported
by a Joint Brace. Hoops fitted with joint braces are stronger than
the traditional 2 piece that some of our competitiors offer. A 2 piece
hoop configuration can increase the cost to you through transportation
(bigger pieces) and makes the construction process much harder
as you need a bigger space within which to construct.
Construction manual
We believe in quality - quality instructions for a quality
product. So youll find our printed Construction Guides are
equally comprehensive and easy to follow...and theyre an
invaluable guide and reference when youre in the thick of
things on-site. The Construction Guides will take you
through every element of your polytunnel construction step
by step, complete with quick reference (QR) codes for anyone
with a smart phone to view the videos on-site.
And remember, if you get stuck, we have the Construction
Helpline, where you can speak to one of our team
of professional constructors.
And then we have our
Tunnel Vision pages. This
part of the First Tunnels
site is filled with loads of
polytunnel knowledge...
everything from tips on ordering
to expert advice from some of
the professional gardeners who
already use our tunnels.
Dont just take our word for it...
We believe we make the best polytunnels you can buy. But
dont just take our word for it. We sell polytunnels to NHS
Trusts, schools, major government organisations and loads
of household name celebs in the gardening and food
business...people like Alan Titchmarsh, Bob Flowerdew
and River Cottage chef Hugh Fearnley-Wittingstall. We also
work closely with the leading experts in polytunnel gardening
Mark Gatter, Andy McKee and Paul Peacock. To find out
what they think of First Tunnels...check out our website,
Facebook, Twitter and the blog.
What are you waiting for...
As we all look to minimise costs and maximise savings, in
a drive to live well for less, the humble polytunnel has a lot more
to offer than you might think.
Growing your own is probably the most effective and rewarding
way to save money on your household shop. Plus...it improves
your familys health - through exercise and delivering your
5-a-day of fresh fruit and vegetables throughout the year.
Using a polytunnel also means you can grow quicker and yield
more, so its a win win.
Finally its a hobby that
helps you and your
family stay fit, eat
healthily and most
important...
SAVES YOU MONEY!
B UY E R S GUI DE
Super strong covers
Knowing your cover can stand up to the worst the British weather
can throw at it is priceless. Thats why First Tunnels uses polythene
sourced from experts in Southern Spain. Its tough and strong,
thats why we guarantee it for
a full 5 years (against UV
degradation)...though its not
uncommon for our covers
to last closer to 10 years. All you have to do is decide which is the
best cover option for you.
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OK, all polytunnels are constructed in much the same way, using a semi-circular metal frame covered in polythene. Youve decided
on the size that best suits your needs, but youre confused about where to buy it from. Various companies promoting what, initially
looks like the same thing, but at differing prices. So heres what to do...put in some time researching the products and the companies
to make sure you get the right product for you.
When comparing Polytunnel manufacturers, although the end product will essentially do the same job, the quality, durability and
value for money is really important. Before taking the plunge, take the time to read through the construction manual. A well-informed
construction manual is a good indication that the supplier knows their stuff!
Check the tech specs - we strongly advise checking things like the steel diameter, hoop spacing, timber thickness and the Polythene
thickness (gauge/micron) which should also come with a guarantee - beware these can vary dramatically! Delve into the nitty gritty
to check the quality and design of fixtures and fittings, the nuts and bolts that will hold the structure together, and even check the
aftercare service.
They do say you get what you pay for - check that doors and door frames are included in the overall price, not a cheeky additional
extra! Some companies offer only rollup doors or even dummy doors as a cheaper alternative.
All these clever tricks can make a Polytunnel look cheaper in the first instance.
But its always a good idea to check company reviews and social media, find out whos
taking about them and why?
Finally, a little bit of reassurance from us. We believe our Polytunnels are excellent value
for money and are happy to offer a like for like price match...and thats a promise!
PRIC MATCH
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Why choose First Tunnels?
For over 20 years weve been leading the way - whether it's product
innovation, great prices, fantastic service, or by getting the countrys
top gardening and food experts to help us develop
the polytunnels they chose to use themselves -
people like Alan Titchmarsh,
Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall, Bob Flowerdew,
Mark Gatter, Andy McKee and Paul Peacock.
We are committed to providing a first class
service and a first class product.
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How will my Polytunnel be delivered?
A 12ft x 25ft Polytunnel order typically consists of around 10 items
and weighs 160kg in total. Of course, this can vary depending
on your choice of additional options. Naturally, smaller structures
weigh less, while a large Commercial structure could weigh as
much as a ton.
OR DE R S & DE L I V E RY
SUNDRY ORDERS ( ORDERS WI THOUT A POLYTUNNEL)
Customers in the Blue and Red areas with an order value less
then 50.00, your shipping cost will be 4.95. For orders above
50.00 then delivery is FREE. For customers in the Orange areas,
shipping costs will be 30 irrespective of order value.
For those very small orders, such as tape, books or irrigation
spares, we may be able to offer a smaller charge to cover
postage and packing - please see the item description on our
website or call the office for a quote.
DOMESTI C POLYTUNNEL ORDERS ( 6- 14f t )
For Blue and Red areas on the
map delivery is FREE.
For Orange areas on the map,
please see the chart to determine
your shipping charges.
COMMERCI AL POLYTUNNEL ORDERS ( 16- 30f t )
For Blue areas on the map delivery
is FREE. For Orange and Red
areas on the map, please see the
chart to determine your shipping
charges.
* Please note, customers in the Green area including France
should call us on 01282 601253 for delivery costs.
Domestic Polytunnels are normally despatched within 5 working
days, while Commercial sized structures could take up to 10 working
days for despatch. To view our current lead times please visit
If you have any concerns regarding delivery please telephone
our office on 01282 601253.
Note: If you purchase a Commercial
and Domestic Polytunnel, then
Shipping Charges for the Commercial
Polytunnel are applicable.
PRODUCT CODE QT Y PRI CE
Please use a separate piece of paper for additional items.
S UB T OTAL
DE L I VE RY CHARGE
For orders containing a Polytunnel. If applicable - see opposite.
SMALL ORDER CHARGE
On non-Polytunnel orders under 50.00 there will be a 4.95 charge
unless Orange areas where carriage is 30 irrespective of order value
T OTAL AMOUNT PAYABL E
Official purchase order (Only applicable for public authorities)
I enclose a cheque/postal order made payable
to First Tunnels Ltd
Signature
Date of order
Payment method Cheque
Cheque number
Credit card Purchase order
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Title First Name
Surname
Company name (if applicable)
Address
Postcode
Contact telephone
Mobile
Email
S HI PPI NG ADDRE S S ( I F DI F F E RE NT )
Title First Name
Surname
Company name (if applicable)
Address
Postcode
Contact telephone
Mobile
Email
S PE CI AL I NS T RUCT I ONS
PAY ME NT DE TAI L S
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Expiry date Start date
Issue No Security number
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Every school should have a polytunnel. Think of it as an extra

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