8ft Polytunnel | Guide to Hinged Door & Frame Construction | M0813

This video will teach you about constructing a hinged door for your 8ft polytunnel. This detailed tutorial is designed for those who cherish a functional and aesthetically pleasing entrance to their domestic polytunnels.

Starting with the essential components, we delve into the specifics of double doors, including both wide and standard options, ensuring you have the knowledge to choose the best fit for your polytunnel. Our guide simplifies the process of drilling pilot holes, a critical step in creating a durable and stable door frame. We demonstrate the importance of strengthening joints with nail plates.

The video also covers the process of fitting polythene covering panels, a task that not only protects your plants from the elements but also contributes to the overall insulation of your polytunnel. The creation of the door frame is broken down into steps, followed by instructions on fitting doors that open inward.

Securing the doorframe is discussed in detail, along with fixing hinges, crucial steps in ensuring your door operates smoothly and efficiently. Our tutorial guides you through the final assembly of the door to the polytunnel, with the importance of securing the top doorpost and the door frame posts for added stability.

We also introduce techniques for attaching the screwing plate to the door post and fitting door drop spikes, essential components in maintaining the door's alignment and security. Concluding with an overview of our construction services, this video is an invaluable resource for anyone looking to undertake the assembly of an 8ft polytunnel hinged door DIY project.

By following our polytunnel 8ft door assembly guide, you'll gain the confidence to tackle domestic door fitting for your 8ft polytunnel, ensuring a robust and secure 8ft polytunnel door frame building.

Chapters:
0:00-0:15 - Introduction
0:16-0:22 - Parts Needed
0:23-1:19 - Double Door, Wide and Standard Door Details
1:20-2:09 - Drilling Pilot Holes
2:10-2:26 - Strengthening Joints with Nail Plates
2:27-4:59 - Fitting Polythene Covering Panels
5:00-5:45 - Making the Door Frame
5:46-6:43 - How To Fit Doors That Open Inward
6:44-8:09 - Securing The Doorframe
8:10-9:02 - Fixing Hinges
9:03-10:15 - How To Fit Door To Polytunnel
10:16-10:47 - Securing The Top Doorpost
10:48-12:13 - Securing The Door Frame Posts
12:14-13:21 - Screwing Plate To Door Post
13:22-15:06 - Fitting Door Drop Spikes
15:07-15:31 - Construction Services and Outro

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