First Tunnels 10ft (3.05m) Wide Polytunnel, 10ft long
A proper hoop polytunnel built in the UK
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Is the First Tunnels 10ft (3.05m) Wide Polytunnel, 10ft long any good?
With 3 out of 10, the First Tunnels 10ft (3.05m) Wide Polytunnel, 10ft long ranks 37 of 38 in our comparison. Strengths: Real steel hoops and polythene skin, not a tent, Doors at both ends let air through on hot days. Weakness: No side vents unless you pay for the upgrade. Best for: Serious vegetable growers and allotment holders who want a long-life tunnel for tomatoes, peppers and winter salads.
In short
First Tunnels builds this 10x10 tunnel from 25.4 mm galvanised high-tensile steel hoops at 5ft spacing, with a door at each end. It stands 213 cm tall, and First Tunnels calls the 10ft width its most popular domestic size.
Best for: Serious vegetable growers and allotment holders who want a long-life tunnel for tomatoes, peppers and winter salads
What we like
- Real steel hoops and polythene skin, not a tent
- Doors at both ends let air through on hot days
- You choose hinged or sliding doors in the configurator
- Easy to extend in length later
What we don't
- No side vents unless you pay for the upgrade
- You have to trench in the cover, so expect a weekend to build it
Specifications
| Type | Polytunnel |
|---|---|
| Glazing | Plastic cover, 0.2 mm |
| Frame | galvanised high-tensile steel hoops (E370), 25.4 mm, 5ft hoop spacing |
| Size | 10 x 10 ft (3.1 x 3.1 m) |
| Floor area | 9.3 m² |
| Ridge height | 2.13 m |
| Eaves height | 0.96 m |
| Roof vents | 0 |
| Side vents or louvres | 0 |
| Door | two doors, one at each end (hinged or sliding, chosen in the configurator) |
| Base included | not published |
| Gutters included | No |
| Automatic vent opener | No |
| Snow load | not published |
| Weight | not published |
| Maker's guarantee | not published |
Sources: the maker's specs, specialist retailers and the product page on Amazon.co.uk. If a value is missing, we found it published nowhere.
Score: 3.0 out of 10
Worked out from the specs above. How we score.
First Tunnels 10ft (3.05m) Wide Polytunnel, 10ft long: common questions
Is the First Tunnels 10ft (3.05m) Wide Polytunnel, 10ft long any good?
With 3 out of 10, the First Tunnels 10ft (3.05m) Wide Polytunnel, 10ft long ranks 37 of 38 in our comparison. Strengths: Real steel hoops and polythene skin, not a tent, Doors at both ends let air through on hot days. Weakness: No side vents unless you pay for the upgrade. Best for: Serious vegetable growers and allotment holders who want a long-life tunnel for tomatoes, peppers and winter salads.
How big is the First Tunnels 10ft (3.05m) Wide Polytunnel, 10ft long?
It measures 10 x 10 ft (3.1 x 3.1 m), which gives you 9.3 m² of floor space. The ridge stands 2.13 m high.
Does the First Tunnels 10ft (3.05m) Wide Polytunnel, 10ft long need a base?
Yes, plan for one. Our data shows no base frame in the box, and without proper anchoring a strong gust can lift a light greenhouse.
What guarantee comes with the First Tunnels 10ft (3.05m) Wide Polytunnel, 10ft long?
We found no maker's guarantee. You still have your statutory rights under the Consumer Rights Act from the retailer.
How much does the First Tunnels 10ft (3.05m) Wide Polytunnel, 10ft long cost?
The last price we saw was £594, roughly £64 per m². Greenhouse prices often climb in spring, and the retailer shows the current price.
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