It looks like this tunnel sits on a frame that receives the bows on the sides, instead of ground posts. I might be seeing it wrong, but if that's the case how do you anchor it all down to the ground on the sides?
Good eyes on that, you are correct. Here is a video showing how this structure was anchored: ruclips.net/video/u0mRevz99SQ/видео.htmlsi=m7aZgHhm6r8memcS - essentially, it is anchored with a fitting that bolts to the horizontal member, and then angle iron are driven through that fitting and into the ground.
This is 2”x2”, 16 gauge, galvanized steel. Sometimes if we are designing for an engineered structure some of the studs will be 12, 13, or 14 gauge, but this is rarely the case.
Thanks for the question. Square tubing doesn't seem to create any additional wear on netting, or plastic covering, in our experience. This could have to do with the fact that Spring Wire Channel is usually attached to the front face of the square tubing to help receive whatever material is being used to cover the structure. Since Spring Wire Channel and Wire allow for materials to be installed and removed with minimal wear, it might make sense for you to consider using this type of hardware in your construction project. If you are interested in reading more about Spring Wire and Spring Wire Channel you can find it on our product page here: www.tunnelvisionhoops.com/poly-lock-channel-and-spring-wire-greenhouse-film-fastening-system-6-ft/ If you want to watch a video on how material is secured to an end-wall that has been built with square tubing, here is a link to our video on installing plastic on an end-wall: ruclips.net/video/xkSlaXRInwQ/видео.html&t= If you have any other questions please let us know, and thanks for watching!
Hi There, if you shoot us a contact form through our website we can get you more information and a more in depth manual. Here is a link to our contact form: www.tunnelvisionhoops.com/contact-us/
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I've been looking for instructions on how to build metal end walls and this is the most comprehensive video out there. Thank you again!
We are very happy you found value in the video!
Love their videos!! I am at the end wall phase of my build
Thanks for the kind words! Happy to provide guidance whenever and however we can.
Awesome video, thanks for taking the time to do it!
Thanks for the kind words, and for watching! Happy to hear it was helpful!
Great job
It looks like this tunnel sits on a frame that receives the bows on the sides, instead of ground posts. I might be seeing it wrong, but if that's the case how do you anchor it all down to the ground on the sides?
Good eyes on that, you are correct. Here is a video showing how this structure was anchored: ruclips.net/video/u0mRevz99SQ/видео.htmlsi=m7aZgHhm6r8memcS - essentially, it is anchored with a fitting that bolts to the horizontal member, and then angle iron are driven through that fitting and into the ground.
Wouldnt using a ground post driver cap not eliminate the need to cut off the "mushroom"?
Yes it would. A driver cap costs around $15 though… and I have a Sawz All :)
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What thickness of steel tubing is being used?
This is 2”x2”, 16 gauge, galvanized steel. Sometimes if we are designing for an engineered structure some of the studs will be 12, 13, or 14 gauge, but this is rarely the case.
Will square tubing not wear the netting more easily than round ones ?
Thanks for the question. Square tubing doesn't seem to create any additional wear on netting, or plastic covering, in our experience. This could have to do with the fact that Spring Wire Channel is usually attached to the front face of the square tubing to help receive whatever material is being used to cover the structure. Since Spring Wire Channel and Wire allow for materials to be installed and removed with minimal wear, it might make sense for you to consider using this type of hardware in your construction project. If you are interested in reading more about Spring Wire and Spring Wire Channel you can find it on our product page here: www.tunnelvisionhoops.com/poly-lock-channel-and-spring-wire-greenhouse-film-fastening-system-6-ft/
If you want to watch a video on how material is secured to an end-wall that has been built with square tubing, here is a link to our video on installing plastic on an end-wall: ruclips.net/video/xkSlaXRInwQ/видео.html&t=
If you have any other questions please let us know, and thanks for watching!
where do you buy square alum 2" square tubing
We sell 2” square steel tubing, but not square aluminum. Not sure where you would purchase square aluminum stock metal.
Can I view the installation manual online?
Hi There, if you shoot us a contact form through our website we can get you more information and a more in depth manual. Here is a link to our contact form: www.tunnelvisionhoops.com/contact-us/
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Indeed, Harvey. There is definitely helpful info in the comments on all these videos. Thanks for watching!