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Re: Bob's Hoophouse Instructions

Hi Sue,

> Hi Bob:

> Way cool -- thanks!!! I especially appreciate the extra info on
> reinforcing for windy conditions -- tornado & thunderstorm season
> here on top of the hill is _really_ interesting! Since our summers
> aren't apparently as rainy as yours, I'm thinking I might want to use
> some of the heavier-duty spun-poly row cover instead of the plastic
> ... can you think of any reason that might not work out? Thanks
> again!

> Happy trails.....

>      Sue Drake
>      Southeastern WI -- Zone 4b/5a

You're welcome, I'm glad you like it. :-)

I don't see any problem using spun-poly on the hoophouse.  Other than it
will likely let some moisture through when it rains.  But since you don't
get enough rains to make blight a serious problem it probably doesn't matter.

You sound like you're in a fairly exposed site.  Definitely go for the extra
reinforcing and I hope you don't get any tornados!  Our hoophouses have
survived many a summer thunderstorm's blasts though, so you should be okay
there.

Cheers!

   ____________________
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  |     Bob Carter     | Kootenay Bay
  |  bcarter@awinc.com | BC, Canada
  |____________________|


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