Jump to content

Velux window delays


Becca

Recommended Posts

We were going to order Velux windows for our build from Yard Direct, who gave us a very competitive price over the phone.  They just sent out an email advising any order placed now will be delayed until DECEMBER!   Crazy situation, and feels very unwise to start a build now... ours is supposed to start next month ?

 

 

image.png.6d591f485315121bdd542c25e52b1d6d.png

Link to comment
Share on other sites

It seems to be highly variable Becca. Definitely order stuff as early as you can, if you have space to save it. You would also be better off going for supply and fit contracts with people where possible... Esp timber, tiles, flooring, doors etc. People in the trade have better knowledge and get preferential treatment from builder's merchants 

  • Like 1
Link to comment
Share on other sites

Most of the brink manufacturers have closed there books till next year 

Lots of other materials effected 

The large house building companies have preordered much of what is being manufactured 

Its something we will have to put up with for now 

 

If it wasn’t Covid it would be Something else 

When we started our first build five years ago The kingspan factory burnt down Prices doubled and lead time lengthened 

Then Brexit kicked in 

Edited by nod
  • Like 1
Link to comment
Share on other sites

58 minutes ago, Conor said:

We got triple glazed Keylights (inc electric operated) within a week. Shop around.. assuming you've not paid in full yet.

Try Roofmaker in Leicester - imho much nicer than Velux as there's no weird bump along the top of the frame, they are effectively frameless.

 

Simon

  • Like 1
Link to comment
Share on other sites

I had a conversation with Roofmaker a while back, but found the windows very expensive.  That said, perhaps I discounted them too early.  The frameless look is very appealing.  Will revisit.

Link to comment
Share on other sites

7 hours ago, MikeSharp01 said:

We recently ordered our FACRO quad glazed rooflights, made to order, and they arrived in about a month.

Thanks.  Did you get them from roofwindows4you.co.uk?

 

Update from Yard Direct today....  September, not December for orders...

 

image.png.5b24009a0e34f249f8602ff36fcabf9e.png

 

 

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Create an account or sign in to comment

You need to be a member in order to leave a comment

Create an account

Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!

Register a new account

Sign in

Already have an account? Sign in here.

Sign In Now
×
×
  • Create New...