Andrew Posted April 21, 2020 Share Posted April 21, 2020 I'm very pleased to see our build start up again today with the timber frame company back on site. They got the ground floor up before the shutdown and have started again today installing the first floor joists. So I got thinking, is it worth buying some of the expensive stuff now. The cash is in the bank and I've got room (to a degree) to store stuff in the double garage of our rental which is 2 minutes up the road from the site. I'm thinking :- 15 Velux windows + flashing kits (I've actually already got these in the garage) Solar panels, inverters, mounting kits (I'll need these fairly soon anyway) ASHP + controls Unvented cylinder MVHR unit + associated kit (already specced and designed) Other stuff? I'm trying to guard against both price inflation and potential supply shortages when things get going again. I've been keeping an eye on most of these items and prices don't seem to be going up yet, but I think they inevitably will. What do others think? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Punter Posted April 21, 2020 Share Posted April 21, 2020 Heating oil! Beware of stuff getting stolen or damaged and bear in mind that any warranty may run from when you take delivery, not when it is commissioned. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carrerahill Posted April 21, 2020 Share Posted April 21, 2020 (edited) 9 minutes ago, Andrew said: I'm very pleased to see our build start up again today with the timber frame company back on site. They got the ground floor up before the shutdown and have started again today installing the first floor joists. So I got thinking, is it worth buying some of the expensive stuff now. The cash is in the bank and I've got room (to a degree) to store stuff in the double garage of our rental which is 2 minutes up the road from the site. I'm thinking :- 15 Velux windows + flashing kits (I've actually already got these in the garage) Solar panels, inverters, mounting kits (I'll need these fairly soon anyway) ASHP + controls Unvented cylinder MVHR unit + associated kit (already specced and designed) Other stuff? I'm trying to guard against both price inflation and potential supply shortages when things get going again. I've been keeping an eye on most of these items and prices don't seem to be going up yet, but I think they inevitably will. What do others think? There are many factors to consider, I don't think prices will go down, I suspect demand for many materials could be very high post lock-down which could see increased prices. Obviously you need it, the only thing I would check is warranty periods, if you have stuff sitting for say 6 months and it only had a 1 year warranty then could this be an issue. If you have good dry safe space and the money then I think I would probably buy things like the cylinder and windows and stuff that doesn't really "go wrong". I'd do the same for the other bits but look into warranty for the electrical stuff, make sure you still have a good period left. Another option is to see if people will sell you it now, deliver later... that too comes with potential problems though. Edited April 21, 2020 by Carrerahill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wozza Posted April 21, 2020 Share Posted April 21, 2020 Have you claimed your rewards from your Velux windows? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Posted April 21, 2020 Author Share Posted April 21, 2020 10 minutes ago, Carrerahill said: Obviously you need it, the only thing I would check is warranty periods, if you have stuff sitting for say 6 months and it only had a 1 year warranty then could this be an issue. Good point, that's the downside, I won't be able to test it until it's installed. However most stuff seems to fail either early or late in its lifecycle so might be worth a gamble as long as it can be installed early enough to have a few months use before the warranty expires. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Posted April 21, 2020 Author Share Posted April 21, 2020 12 minutes ago, wozza said: Have you claimed your rewards from your Velux windows? Yes indeed. £525 of Tesco vouchers is pretty good and I'm counting it as a discount as we'll use the vouchers for our normal family shopping. So that makes the windows £200 each including the flashing kit (excluding VAT) for GGL MK04 070s. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carrerahill Posted April 21, 2020 Share Posted April 21, 2020 23 minutes ago, Andrew said: Good point, that's the downside, I won't be able to test it until it's installed. However most stuff seems to fail either early or late in its lifecycle so might be worth a gamble as long as it can be installed early enough to have a few months use before the warranty expires. However, discussions with the manufacturer may solve this for you. All joking aside, if you were to take delivery, and leave it as it is delivered, and do a deal with them so show them for example a photo of it with a newspaper dated say 1st October this year, with all the wrapping still on it, sealed before you open it, then they may accept that the warranty runs from the day you open it. I know that sounds mad but I know someone who did that with computer equipment he bought in bulk. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ProDave Posted April 21, 2020 Share Posted April 21, 2020 27 minutes ago, Andrew said: Yes indeed. £525 of Tesco vouchers is pretty good and I'm counting it as a discount as we'll use the vouchers for our normal family shopping. So that makes the windows £200 each including the flashing kit (excluding VAT) for GGL MK04 070s. There are MUCH better ways to spend Tesco vouchers. Spending them on food in the store gets you face value of the vouchers. Spending them on rewards gets you 3 times the face value (it used to be 4 times) e.g we use them to buy our RAC membership each year. Argos vouchers is another handy use. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Punter Posted April 21, 2020 Share Posted April 21, 2020 Tesco vouchers used to be good for Pizza Express and ferry crossings back in the olden days Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ferdinand Posted April 21, 2020 Share Posted April 21, 2020 I would say yes ... but you need to be sure. Risk and reward are perhaps both higher than usual. Perhaps also some finish items, such as tiles and floor products and silicone and so on. Ferdinand Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pocster Posted April 21, 2020 Share Posted April 21, 2020 It’s essential you buy your walk on glazing now ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oz07 Posted April 21, 2020 Share Posted April 21, 2020 I'd concentrate on anything that will hold your scaffold up first. All roofing materials. Can be stored on site. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Posted April 22, 2020 Author Share Posted April 22, 2020 15 hours ago, ProDave said: There are MUCH better ways to spend Tesco vouchers. Spending them on food in the store gets you face value of the vouchers. Spending them on rewards gets you 3 times the face value (it used to be 4 times) e.g we use them to buy our RAC membership each year. Argos vouchers is another handy use. Very true and I admire those with the time and energy to make the most of them. At the moment I'm just pleased with the face value discount from the Velux rewards. 15 hours ago, Mr Punter said: Tesco vouchers used to be good for Pizza Express and ferry crossings back in the olden days Ahh eating out at a restaurant and leaving the house, those were the days... 15 hours ago, Ferdinand said: Perhaps also some finish items, such as tiles and floor products and silicone and so on. Good idea, I hadn't quite got that far but easier to check on delivery than the electrical stuff. Does require making some decisions on finishes though. I did think about buying the bathroom stuff but given that most people seem to have at least one damaged item and a couple of items missing in their delivery it didn't seem like a good idea to order this until it can be fully checked when it arrives. 13 hours ago, pocster said: It’s essential you buy your walk on glazing now ! Do you know anyone selling any? ? 13 hours ago, Oz07 said: I'd concentrate on anything that will hold your scaffold up first. All roofing materials. Can be stored on site. Good point, the roof is all supply and fit, meeting the roofer tomorrow to finalise things, so hopefully that's all in hand. Windows and doors are sitting at the Window company waiting to be installed. I do need to buy about 220m2 of Siberian Larch fairly soon and prices of that seem to fluctuate a lot. I've only been tracking it the last few weeks so I'm not sure if that's normal or not. I also need about 10,000 bricks but we haven't even managed to choose the brick yet. The brick the architect specified has been discontinued since we put in for planning (2 years ago) and 'we' don't like any of the 40 or so samples we've received. We ordered a sample of the most promising looking one to date the day before lockdown and of course they closed before it could be sent. I'll get back on to them today to see if there's been any change. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oz07 Posted April 22, 2020 Share Posted April 22, 2020 Order a few more samples you'll have enough for your garage! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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