Poly Tunnel type structure for extremely exposed situation

[cessna]

I am sure I read some where on the "net" that some one had constructed a poly tunnel type of structure on one of the very exposed  Scottish Islands, (not necessarily saying it was to dry firewood!!!!).

I would be very interested to know of any structures similar.

[peds]

You are thinking of the "Polycrub", they are a great design.

 

Edit

The idea is that instead of a rigid metal frame covered with polythene, the frame is made of plastic hoops and covered with twin wall polycarbonate, which can absorb and react to the (frequently strong) winds and give way with a little bit movement.

 

Further edit:

Using twin wall polycarbonate makes it much, much more expensive to cover than using polythene, but seem to remember the Polycrub people claiming you could get 30 to 40 years out of it, which is easily double or triple what you'd get out of polythene under absolutely ideal conditions... and obviously much more if you are somewhere exposed enough to lick the roof off your tunnel every couple of years. 

Edited February 9, 2022 by peds

[scbk]

Polycrub, I think they're beautiful (might look tatty in 10yrs time though). Not cheap unfortunatly.

[Essexlogman]

On 09/02/2022 at 22:43, cessna said:

I am sure I read some where on the "net" that some one had constructed a poly tunnel type of structure on one of the very exposed  Scottish Islands, (not necessarily saying it was to dry firewood!!!!).

I would be very interested to know of any structures similar.

We bought a 10x30ft steel framed poly tunnel kit with horticultural grade polythene back in 2002 was used early on for storage when we moved into our house but once we had settled was upgraded to part firewood drying experimentation!! , works great I am sure the sales blurb had mentioned (Costal Scotland tested and windproof) lasted us until we moved 15 years later once you have dug a trench around and buried the plastic cover to spec they really become sturdy structures I think it cost about £300 not sure what they would be now though hope this helps