16 oz heavy canvas

[Siberianfury]

the same material you would use for yurt building or tipis, does anyone know how to get it cheap? seems very expensive to me.

 

[Toddy]

It is expensive
Eric Methven had a contact who brings it in from India by the bolt. The lady sews bespoke tents, canopies, and gazebos, etc., and even she couldn't get the price down by much.

If they don't comment on the thread, Eric, Ian (bilmo-p5) are the ones I know of who might know a good supplier.
Loads of other folks asking and using the stuff too though.

cheers,
M

 

[Siberianfury]

cheers toddy, i wonder if there are second hand options, in which case may need to be re treated ect.

 

[bilmo-p5]

As Mary has said, it is expensive. The sort of weight you're looking for is not something I'm generally interested in. The ebay sellers batya_1 and dcfabrictraders usually have some heavyish stuff but it's not particularly cheap. Whaleys(Bradford) will probably have what you want, but again, not cheap.
You might find something in the 2h line at surplus places but the quality can vary widely.
Sorry I can't be of more help.

 

[DaveBromley]

What project is it going to be used for?

If we knew more the combined knowledge of the group might be able to suggest a cheaper alternative

Dave

 

[Siberianfury]

have you seen those ecohouses from steward wood community in devon? somthing like that, but incorporating more of a bender structure with a raised floor. its just a plan i have for a feild my freind has been turning into a self sustainable community. figures canvas, treated properly would probably be the ideal material for the project