ᐅ Material availability / supply shortages during the COVID-19 pandemic
Created on: 30 Mar 2020 14:21
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CrossyHello everyone,
the good news for us is that our construction is progressing as planned, or even slightly ahead of schedule.
So far, all the following trades have indicated that they can start work on the interior structure immediately, provided there are no further restrictions.
Now I am wondering if it would be a good idea to purchase materials for the interior finishing now.
I’m thinking of flooring, doors, etc. Our concern is that there could be delays later due to material shortages. Of course, it is questionable whether we can prevent that entirely, but at least we could try. We have enough storage space available. Actually, many items have already been chosen.
Are we overthinking this? How are other homeowners handling this at the moment?
Our current status is that next Friday we will have the upper floor ceiling installed. The basement is sealed, drainage installed, the structural contractor has already cut channels in the basement walls, and the windows have been ordered (materials on site).
I am still concerned about the tiles. Although we are only tiling a few areas, we have not yet made a final selection, and many tiles actually come from Italy.
the good news for us is that our construction is progressing as planned, or even slightly ahead of schedule.
So far, all the following trades have indicated that they can start work on the interior structure immediately, provided there are no further restrictions.
Now I am wondering if it would be a good idea to purchase materials for the interior finishing now.
I’m thinking of flooring, doors, etc. Our concern is that there could be delays later due to material shortages. Of course, it is questionable whether we can prevent that entirely, but at least we could try. We have enough storage space available. Actually, many items have already been chosen.
Are we overthinking this? How are other homeowners handling this at the moment?
Our current status is that next Friday we will have the upper floor ceiling installed. The basement is sealed, drainage installed, the structural contractor has already cut channels in the basement walls, and the windows have been ordered (materials on site).
I am still concerned about the tiles. Although we are only tiling a few areas, we have not yet made a final selection, and many tiles actually come from Italy.
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Chris251130 Mar 2020 14:25I would start working on the tiles gradually. Are you planning to install the doors yourselves? Otherwise, it might be worth checking with a door manufacturer or carpenter.
We are doing the interior work ourselves or with acquaintances who run businesses in the respective trades.
So, flooring (parquet and vinyl) and interior doors with my brother-in-law, who is a trained carpenter. Tiles (including the bathrooms and built-in elements) with a friend who is a qualified tiler and self-employed.
We want to do some of the painting ourselves. I am currently getting quotes for wallpapering the entire ceilings with fleece wallpaper and painting them. We want to have the kitchen, living/dining room, hallway, and stairwell fully done by professionals.
We will probably do the walls in the children’s rooms, master bedroom, and office ourselves (except for the ceilings, which will also be done by the painter).
For example, I am already hesitating to order the vinyl, parquet, and doors with their respective accessories now and store them until needed.
So, flooring (parquet and vinyl) and interior doors with my brother-in-law, who is a trained carpenter. Tiles (including the bathrooms and built-in elements) with a friend who is a qualified tiler and self-employed.
We want to do some of the painting ourselves. I am currently getting quotes for wallpapering the entire ceilings with fleece wallpaper and painting them. We want to have the kitchen, living/dining room, hallway, and stairwell fully done by professionals.
We will probably do the walls in the children’s rooms, master bedroom, and office ourselves (except for the ceilings, which will also be done by the painter).
For example, I am already hesitating to order the vinyl, parquet, and doors with their respective accessories now and store them until needed.
Crossy schrieb:
For example, I already hesitate to order vinyl, parquet, and doors along with their accessories and store them for a long time. If you have the space and budget, you could certainly do that. Better to have it and not need it than to need it and not have it.
I see it the same way as @PyneBite
Italy and Spain are not producing, and I am not considering France. Goods from Italy and Spain have been stuck at the borders for days in some cases.
Many companies in Germany have closed or are operating with reduced capacity. Talk to the companies. They can only tell you the situation as of today, but if there are no tiles from Italy right now, you should look for an alternative.
Italy and Spain are not producing, and I am not considering France. Goods from Italy and Spain have been stuck at the borders for days in some cases.
Many companies in Germany have closed or are operating with reduced capacity. Talk to the companies. They can only tell you the situation as of today, but if there are no tiles from Italy right now, you should look for an alternative.
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