Attaching Spring Wire Channel OVER High Tunnel Bow | 3 Simple Tips

[@grassroots9304]

Very consistent: another well-made video. Clearly presented information, well filmed...just a great job clearly communicating a subject. Thank you for the time and effort you put into your videos.

[@tunnelvisionhoops]

Thank you for watching, the kind words, and the comments, we definitely appreciate it!

[@browntownorganics2172]

I use a c-clamp to hold it down just past where I’m screwing and keeping moving it along as it go.

[@tunnelvisionhoops]

Good tip, the use of clamps can DEFINITELY be helpful. Thanks for the comment!

[@venetogardens]

In my greenhouse build, I have a sharp corner going from the end wall ( end wall is 8 ft ) up over the hoops. This kinks the wiggle wire channel. Any recommendations on how to have less of a kink in the channel? thanks!

[@tunnelvisionhoops]

Any angle would likely kink the channel slightly, but in my experience it has never been so bad where it impacted any other aspect of the build. It is hard to say just how much of a kink is too much especially without being on site to see what you are referring to. If you want to email us a pic at info(at)tunnel visionhoops(dot)com I can take a look though. Thanks for watching

[@pennyarizzio2824]

I want to scream! I need to fit a clip between the spring wire and greenhouse frame. Is there a way to remove the Self-Tapping Screws? Can I simply unscrew them? I wanted to finally build end wall doors (instead of climbing threw the plastic end wall corner.. and I had already put the spring wire down and attached the plastic last year. What can I do?

[@tunnelvisionhoops]

What kind of “clip” are you referring to. Are you talking about brace bands? If so you may be able unscrew a couple of the tek screws and squeeze the brace bands under the channel. A hammer could help you pound the brace band where you need it. Good luck!

[@pennyarizzio2824]

My gosh, Thank you for answering.. I was in tears last night! It's nice that you answer as much as you can. Some people post videos and disappear! Anyway ...I want to attach the pipe strap pieces that hold the 2x4 "studs" from the top of the greenhouse frame to the bottom 2 x 4 ground piece. I don't know what anything is called. I thought once you put the spring wire channel onto the greenhouse frame it is set in stone because of the self tapping screws...? @@tunnelvisionhoops

[@tunnelvisionhoops]

You’re welcome! There are a couple of options. Obviously it would be easiest if the channel wasn’t on, but there are still ways to make things work. If the tek screws are in you can do one of two things: 1. Remove a couple of tek screws holding the channel where you want a stud to connect, and then hammer a brace band onto the bow so it slides under the channel. Here is a brace band: www.tunnelvisionhoops.com/brace-band/ this would then allow you to attach a 2x4 bracket to the brace band www.tunnelvisionhoops.com/bracket-assembly-for-lumber/ Then you would have to reattach the channel by re driving the tek screws back in. This method will require some bullying of the brace band to both get it in place AND to get the ends of the brace band close enough together to hold a bracket and receive a bolt. 2. You could also potentially leave the channel in place, and purchase a twist plate www.tunnelvisionhoops.com/twist-plate-brace-band-assembly-for-greenhouse-end-wall-framing-lumber-or-steel-includes-bolt-nut/ forego using the brace band that comes with the twist plate assembly, and bolt THROUGH your hoop with a longer bolt, and into the top hole of the twist plate, and then connect the rest of the unit down below to the 2x4 stud. In a lot of ways this may be more difficult to execute, but it provides an option for those who want to attempt to leave the channel in place. You would have to drill all the way through your hoop wherever you wanted a stud if you went this route so that isn’t the simplest. Just something to consider. Both methods require some work, but anything can be changed or redone with these structures so don’t worry too much about the channel being installed, you can always back it off and put it back in place later on. Good luck!