Canvas Pergola Weaving

berty



Joined: 11/01/2008
Posts: 216

Message Posted:
22/03/2010 16:57

Can anyone recommend the best form of weaved material for the standard pergola and where i can get it from, preferably east of Kyrenia. Any other ideas other than the standard white canvas would also be appreciated

harita


Joined: 14/08/2008
Posts: 1343

Message Posted:
22/03/2010 17:15

berty .. There is an awning shop on the opposite side of the road to the Courtyard .. It is in the middle of a block of shops next to the petrol station on the Girne side ..

Groucho



Joined: 26/04/2008
Posts: 7993

Message Posted:
22/03/2010 17:19

Berty,



Call Cengiz (pronounced gen-gizz) on 8697512, he speaks good English, his wife makes good canvas stuff and is very reasonably priced...

spud50


Joined: 02/05/2008
Posts: 213

Message Posted:
22/03/2010 17:25

Try Mermaid Fabrics on the left of the road going from Catalkoy to Girne.

berty



Joined: 11/01/2008
Posts: 216

Message Posted:
22/03/2010 17:43

splendid thanks very much, any better ideas as an alternative?

lucienne


Joined: 29/01/2009
Posts: 129

Message Posted:
22/03/2010 18:10

try Hay Hay shop just after 'wash and go' on the way into Girne. very reasonable and quick service.

MartinM


Joined: 03/10/2009
Posts: 166

Message Posted:
22/03/2010 19:28

Thought about using the green open weave fabric the builders use? Some will say its no good and has to be replaced every couple of years or so but the same will be true for the canvas that most of us see all around.



PLUS it's probably WAY cheaper and a DIY enthusiast might do a good job. Good Luck

stephen48


Joined: 25/06/2009
Posts: 224

Message Posted:
22/03/2010 19:32

we decided against canvas and have a material that is similar to that of outdoor umbrellas. we bring it down at the end of summer, put it in the washer and then put it up again on the pergola in spring. is much cheaper than canvas but has the same effect and we are really pleased with it. got it from the upholster in karaolonoglu, on the industrial estate.

gooligan


Joined: 30/01/2007
Posts: 1591

Message Posted:
22/03/2010 19:43

Ian,some info here http://www.glencoecyprus.com/glencoeforum/viewtopic.php?f=18&t=437

racoonchic



Joined: 17/11/2008
Posts: 3223

Message Posted:
22/03/2010 20:13

bertie the canvas is awaste of money ive been here 3 years and replaced twice already the green stuff or the bamboo weave seems to weather better

Tootie


Joined: 28/08/2008
Posts: 2037

Message Posted:
22/03/2010 20:25

The Curtain shop has just started doing the proper Sailcoth for pergola's.

Free measure and quotes

Opposite Astro in Girne.

crofter


Joined: 16/12/2008
Posts: 1035

Message Posted:
23/03/2010 07:18

Contact Mark Jehan who has top quality material that is used for sails. Not cheap but when it lasts for years then it works out cheaper in the long run.



Mark advertises in the Buzz Book.

Hippo


Joined: 02/02/2007
Posts: 2070

Message Posted:
23/03/2010 07:48

The only fabric that will give you a long life is 'sunbrella' whether you can obtain it here I am not sure, there is a Turkish equivalent but nowhere as good, again I am not sure if it is available in Cyprus.



You should also ensure that the thread that is used is UV resistant to.

oldshep


Joined: 02/11/2008
Posts: 609

Message Posted:
23/03/2010 08:19

Hi i have used the white plastic , the same as they use for banners adverts around town , it comes in rolls washes clean with a brush and hose and can be cut or joined with glue , no probs with this yet but best so far ,cloth just rots and if fitted correctly is water proof hope this helps it passed the wind test this winter

Groucho



Joined: 26/04/2008
Posts: 7993

Message Posted:
23/03/2010 08:36

Berty,



The canvas supplied by Cengiz is attached via Velcro fastenings and can be taken down and washed and stored when you are not there and for the winter. It too is high quality and will last for many years is looked after in this way.



It is not white but a nice ecru colour that doesn't show dirt like a pure white does.

TopTen


Joined: 15/04/2009
Posts: 1246

Message Posted:
23/03/2010 09:52

The bamboo weave we found is more durable also its traditional

Alexo


Joined: 14/04/2008
Posts: 95

Message Posted:
23/03/2010 09:59

Topten,



Where can I get the bamboo weave please?





Alex.

TopTen


Joined: 15/04/2009
Posts: 1246

Message Posted:
23/03/2010 10:12

Most big Yapi markets sell it, I know that there is one that sells it near Marshals but that is the West of Girne





Ken

jakki



Joined: 23/10/2007
Posts: 865

Message Posted:
23/03/2010 10:20

We had our canvas weave done by a guy who owns a shop opposite Mermaid -sorry can't remember the name of the shop - no problems so far.

tiger


Joined: 06/02/2009
Posts: 245

Message Posted:
23/03/2010 11:26

Hi,

Where can I get this plastic and does it come in green as well?

oldshep


Joined: 02/11/2008
Posts: 609

Message Posted:
23/03/2010 11:26

the bamboo goes black and is home for insects we found

mamachina


Joined: 22/11/2008
Posts: 730

Message Posted:
23/03/2010 14:30

We have bamboo up on a small pergola - been there for3 years now, did expect to have to change it before now, but I think it will do another summer!! the rains gave it a good wash and got rid of insects!! Been weighing pros and cons for a bigger one outside kitchen and cant decide between getting someone in to do a weave - would want it removable for the winter - or getting 2 big bamboo mats again.

Groucho - is Cengiz east or west - we're west.

sarahlou


Joined: 10/04/2007
Posts: 65

Message Posted:
23/03/2010 14:43

We used the chap from Hay-Hay just by the Patrol Station as you head into Girne, he was fantastic, very reasonable and altered some blinds for me too - a really good service at a very good price.

kirton


Joined: 28/08/2008
Posts: 60

Message Posted:
23/03/2010 15:55

Old shep where did you buy your plastic? I am looking for something permanent to leave secured to the pool railings for privacy any one any ideas? I thought about plastic panels to tie on...................

jakki



Joined: 23/10/2007
Posts: 865

Message Posted:
23/03/2010 17:27

Re : my message 19 - it was HayHay that we used.

Groucho



Joined: 26/04/2008
Posts: 7993

Message Posted:
23/03/2010 18:34

Cengiz is East but would probably travel - give him a call.

oldshep


Joined: 02/11/2008
Posts: 609

Message Posted:
23/03/2010 18:52

Hi Kirton , think it might do you as you can fit eyelets along the length top and bottom , the boats in the harbour use it for awning over gullets so lasts well even in salty areas and if you want can have it printed with any design you like i.e plain or villa name ,flowers, grass ,sea scape its up to you anyone can have a sea veiw etc etc any printer sign maker will suppy, print etc i wont recomend any one firm ask about

littleme


Joined: 04/07/2009
Posts: 299

Message Posted:
23/03/2010 22:56

we used the green stuff for our car port & its still pretty good & after 2 years & I think it was 4 or 6 TL per mtr that was 4mtrs wide 1 mtr in length for that. If we have to replace it soon then fine as it cost us next to nothing to start with. we used cord to to weave it to the car port & a glue gun to give strength to the pre made holes.