Hello everyone,
we are now starting to seriously plan the carport and I’m wondering what the real downsides of a DIY store carport are.
About a month ago, we assembled two garden sheds from a DIY store and so far we are not disappointed – of course, the walls are a bit thinner, the wood is still drying, etc., but they look nice (thanks to paint) and serve their purpose.
Does anyone here have a carport from a DIY store? I often read about carport prices beyond 8,000€ – at the DIY store, the kit costs maybe 1,500€ (already a somewhat higher quality one).
So far, we have contacted a master carpenter who, despite an initial meeting, never provided a quote.
Good luck!
we are now starting to seriously plan the carport and I’m wondering what the real downsides of a DIY store carport are.
About a month ago, we assembled two garden sheds from a DIY store and so far we are not disappointed – of course, the walls are a bit thinner, the wood is still drying, etc., but they look nice (thanks to paint) and serve their purpose.
Does anyone here have a carport from a DIY store? I often read about carport prices beyond 8,000€ – at the DIY store, the kit costs maybe 1,500€ (already a somewhat higher quality one).
So far, we have contacted a master carpenter who, despite an initial meeting, never provided a quote.
Good luck!
We bought two garden sheds from Mr. Gardener.
In addition to the prices of €299 (1.8 m x 1.9 m) (5.9 ft x 6.2 ft) and €499 (Children’s house Emma), there were additional costs of €120 each for aluminum bitumen roofing membrane, about €80 for paint and wood oil, and probably another €80 for gutters.
We purchased everything at the building center (part of Hagebau) and were able to return leftover items without any problems.
The wood still oozes resin and continues to shrink a bit – but considering the kids play in it and the wheelbarrow is stored inside, it’s sufficient – and it looks pretty good.
I’ll write again in five years to report whether they’re still standing.
In addition to the prices of €299 (1.8 m x 1.9 m) (5.9 ft x 6.2 ft) and €499 (Children’s house Emma), there were additional costs of €120 each for aluminum bitumen roofing membrane, about €80 for paint and wood oil, and probably another €80 for gutters.
We purchased everything at the building center (part of Hagebau) and were able to return leftover items without any problems.
The wood still oozes resin and continues to shrink a bit – but considering the kids play in it and the wheelbarrow is stored inside, it’s sufficient – and it looks pretty good.
I’ll write again in five years to report whether they’re still standing.
Hi,
Nope again, online retailers and so on are also included. Just try googling "lowest price guarantee," since linking is not allowed.
And yes, of course you’ll find a lower price for almost every product. They count on hardly anyone checking. Or does anyone seriously believe they could really offer everything 10% cheaper? They probably lose money on every customer who claims this guarantee!
Best regards,
Andreas
Dirk Grafe schrieb:
where I suspect this only applies to comparable competitors, so excluding online retailers.
Nope again, online retailers and so on are also included. Just try googling "lowest price guarantee," since linking is not allowed.
And yes, of course you’ll find a lower price for almost every product. They count on hardly anyone checking. Or does anyone seriously believe they could really offer everything 10% cheaper? They probably lose money on every customer who claims this guarantee!
Best regards,
Andreas
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Bieber08157 Oct 2016 13:32Dirk Grafe schrieb:
3s research on the marketplaceYes, well, I was actually asking for suppliers who, based on experience, provide quality products that can be installed without any issues. Those who include the structural calculations with the product description and provide the requirements for the foundation, etc., without having to ask extensively. It's clear that you can buy "something" anywhere. I was rather hoping for personal recommendations, but that might be beyond the scope of this thread.Mr. Gardener (-zeven.de) doesn’t make a bad impression at first glance.
andimann schrieb:
Hi,
and again, no. Online retailers are included as well. Just try googling “lowest price guarantee,” since linking is not allowed here.
And yes, of course you can find a cheaper price for almost any product. They expect that hardly anyone checks it. Or does anyone seriously believe they could really offer everything 10% cheaper? They probably lose money for every customer who claims this guarantee!
Best regards,
AndreasThat works perfectly. I’ve done it many times myself. The funny thing is, they advertise it so heavily that people actually stop noticing or paying attention to it.
Bieber0815 schrieb:
Well, I was more asking about suppliers who based on experience provide a quality that can be installed without any problems. Those who have the structural design for the type of carport included with the product description without needing to request it, and who provide the requirements for the foundation, etc. It's clear that you can buy "something" anywhere.Whether online retailers or hardware stores – the manufacturer is ultimately the same.
I’ll quote from an eBay listing I found after about 5 seconds of searching:
Please note: Carports generally require a building permit / planning permission. The necessary documents (drawing, a copy of the structural design, and the calculation of the enclosed volume) are included in the delivery.So, what is the difference?
Best regards
Dirk Grafe