Pocster Posted February 18, 2021 Share Posted February 18, 2021 (edited) Just spoke to my BM . No CLS timer and no idea when they’ll get some . Luckily before brexit they ordered many tons of the ‘round’ edged stuff - so went with that . If you’re going to need timber - best to get your order in . Edited February 18, 2021 by pocster Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ProDave Posted February 18, 2021 Share Posted February 18, 2021 I called into our local merchant earlier in the week, he was telling me timber prices have risen sharply in recent weeks, particularly Oak. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pocster Posted February 18, 2021 Author Share Posted February 18, 2021 15 minutes ago, ProDave said: I called into our local merchant earlier in the week, he was telling me timber prices have risen sharply in recent weeks, particularly Oak. Oh dear ! I guessed it wasn’t just me but national . At least my walk on glazing will increase 10 fold in value as demand exceeds supply . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pocster Posted February 18, 2021 Author Share Posted February 18, 2021 I’m also hoping the Mars probe landing today can bring some timber back . Probably requires less paperwork than the ‘frictionless’ boarder we have . Might be quicker also ! 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nod Posted February 18, 2021 Share Posted February 18, 2021 2 hours ago, ProDave said: I called into our local merchant earlier in the week, he was telling me timber prices have risen sharply in recent weeks, particularly Oak. I posted regarding this after the origenal . Brexit vote I asked the timber merchant How can Brexit effect English oak when it grows here ? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ToughButterCup Posted February 18, 2021 Share Posted February 18, 2021 (edited) 44 minutes ago, nod said: ... I asked the timber merchant How can Brexit effect English oak when it grows here ? I asked our oak merchant that same question T.K Knipe in South Cumbria. Heres his response The company does not sell much English oak unless it's harvested from the North East of Cumbria- i.e. in the wind-shadow of the Cumbrian fells. The battering any oak on the windward side of the fells makes the grain confused and difficult to work. The price is many times more than the oak he imports from France: straight-grained longer lengths of knot-free wood. Edited February 18, 2021 by ToughButterCup Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GaryM Posted February 18, 2021 Share Posted February 18, 2021 3 hours ago, ProDave said: I called into our local merchant earlier in the week, he was telling me timber prices have risen sharply in recent weeks, particularly Oak. Typical I need to purchase around £1000 oak in coming weeks ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamieled Posted February 18, 2021 Share Posted February 18, 2021 In the uk we decided a while back that monoculture sitka was how we prefer our forestry to the extent that the silvicultural skills for growing decent oak are in short supply. Safe to say that given the time it takes to grow decent oak it will be a while before the situation resolves itself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moonshine Posted February 18, 2021 Share Posted February 18, 2021 3 hours ago, ProDave said: he was telling me timber prices have risen sharply in recent weeks looks like i will be going for a masonry build rather than timber frame if that is the case Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nod Posted February 18, 2021 Share Posted February 18, 2021 21 minutes ago, GaryM said: Typical I need to purchase around £1000 oak in coming weeks ? I spent a 1000 three and a bit years ago for the English oak to make the pictured canopy I wonder what it will cost for the next one 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adrian Walker Posted February 18, 2021 Share Posted February 18, 2021 27 minutes ago, GaryM said: Typical I need to purchase around £1000 oak in coming weeks ? Have a look at ecforestproducts.com/oak-beams Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nod Posted February 18, 2021 Share Posted February 18, 2021 3 minutes ago, Moonshine said: looks like i will be going for a masonry build rather than timber frame if that is the case I’m sure they will get round to hiking The price of bricks up They slapped a 30% hike on blocks after Brexit last time Made in Wales Raw materials Wales If I could spell it I would be more specific ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moonshine Posted February 18, 2021 Share Posted February 18, 2021 Just now, nod said: I’m sure they will get round to hiking The price of bricks up They slapped a 30% hike on blocks after Brexit last time Made in Wales Raw materials Wales If I could spell it I would be more specific ? ringing builders merchants local to me, dense standard blocks are in the range 64 - 72p + VAT on a full load. Unfortunately i mainly want lightweights which are topping a quid each Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonny Posted February 18, 2021 Share Posted February 18, 2021 It’s not just timber, insulation has already got price increases. I believe one brand has stated 8% in feb, an unknown amount in March, and 6% in April! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ToughButterCup Posted February 19, 2021 Share Posted February 19, 2021 14 hours ago, nod said: .... If I could spell it I would be more specific ? Spellchecker... I'm really interested in how these price rises are affecting your decision to build again Gary..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Temp Posted February 19, 2021 Share Posted February 19, 2021 Time to sell shares in house builders? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markc Posted February 19, 2021 Share Posted February 19, 2021 There is no basis to put prices up due to Brexit, Covid and the increased cost of keeping businesses operating yes. Bit of paperwork and £167.00 for us to customs clear a fully loaded Artic, offset by reduced transport costs as there are now less delays and the ferries are competing for business due to there being no holiday makers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nod Posted February 19, 2021 Share Posted February 19, 2021 I think it’s as good excuse to make a bit more profit We have a large independent BM near us About 100 staff They have mountains of timber stocked up over the lockdown I can bet my bottom Dollar that they sell it at the new price 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GaryM Posted February 20, 2021 Share Posted February 20, 2021 On 18/02/2021 at 17:29, Adrian Walker said: Have a look at ecforestproducts.com/oak-beams @Adrian Walker thanks for the link, I had already found them and intending to use them. Have you had timber from them before? I need structural oak PAR, for use as solid treads in a staircase Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adrian Walker Posted February 20, 2021 Share Posted February 20, 2021 5 minutes ago, GaryM said: @Adrian Walker thanks for the link, I had already found them and intending to use them. Have you had timber from them before? I need structural oak PAR, for use as solid treads in a staircase Yes, and good prices Just placed another order for Fresh Sawn Structural Grade European Oak, actually to build a 4 poster bed! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SimonD Posted February 21, 2021 Share Posted February 21, 2021 On 19/02/2021 at 10:30, markc said: There is no basis to put prices up due to Brexit, Covid and the increased cost of keeping businesses operating yes. Bit of paperwork and £167.00 for us to customs clear a fully loaded Artic, offset by reduced transport costs as there are now less delays and the ferries are competing for business due to there being no holiday makers. Interestingly, I just put in an order for some stuff to be delivered from Germany. A quick phone call to HMRC, which was very promptly answered btw, gave me all the info I needed that any duty on what I was ordering would be either 0% up to a max of 2.5% (varies as I didn't have all the codes I needed). VAT is chargable and payable only once, so either on purchase or customs. For me it's got to be down to Covid and related supply/demand issues. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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