albert Posted December 3, 2018 Share Posted December 3, 2018 Hi I am looking to use a product from Bacacier called Landrybac on my roof . I had a good price from them when i was over in the summer but my french is not good and I want to buy from a merchant near a ferry port but not finding it easy to communicate. Has anyone purchased materials in the EU and are there any other items worth buying at better prices while I am there with my HGV. I know it will be hassle but I'm looking for a softer roof than standing seem /Tata urban and I know the french have use this product in mountains for years so it should be good in the snow and wind here. it is also much cheaper!! I have my own truck and would probably be back hauling to keep costs down. Bacacier are a big company but no contacts in the UK yet. Any advice would be great. A Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottishjohn Posted December 3, 2018 Share Posted December 3, 2018 email them --but use googgle translate and send it in both english and french Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
albert Posted December 3, 2018 Author Share Posted December 3, 2018 Yes I've tried that method I have rang and followed up with translated email but nothing. I think ill have to get a flight over buy it and then collect it when its in stock. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Temp Posted December 3, 2018 Share Posted December 3, 2018 6 hours ago, albert said: Bacacier Perhaps try entering the French department number for Calais here.. http://www.bacacier.com/nous-contatcter/trouvez-technico-commercial/ The number for Calais is 62 according to google.. https://www.google.co.uk/search?q=numero+departement+calais&oq=numero+departement+calais&aqs=chrome..69i57j0l3.12649j1j8&client=tablet-android-pega&sourceid=chrome-mobile&ie=UTF-8 The huge Batibouw expo might be worth a visit end Feb. They may well be there. https://www.batibouw.com/en Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dee J Posted January 3, 2019 Share Posted January 3, 2019 Bit of a late response but ... I've bought windows and guttering in France. But the former were ordered face to face on one trip and collected on a subsequent trip. The guttering was just diy store stuff, but I did do a stock check online. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bissoejosh Posted March 5, 2019 Share Posted March 5, 2019 Did you sort this @albert ? Can you give a ballpark price you expected to pay based on your discussions in the summer? I'm curious to know how it compares UK offerings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patrick Posted March 5, 2019 Share Posted March 5, 2019 (edited) Hi. Not quite French. But I'm buying my roof in Poland . They actually got price lists on their metal roofs. Just as an example, standing seam in a superior quality than the Urban colourcoat stuff is approx. 11-13£/SQM. And a massive choice.Since nearly all new roofs are metal over the east side. If you're interested I can send some over and give a hand with translating the catalogue. Advantage is that every one in the building supply business over there speaks fluent English and even most catalogues come in English. As of warranty /quality. It'sbEU, so not a problem. Edited March 5, 2019 by Patrick 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patrick Posted March 5, 2019 Share Posted March 5, 2019 Just in Case anybody is interested , here is a catalogue. I will be ordering around summer, so could share a lorry. ? BT-Katalog-2018-EN inch revised.pdf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
albert Posted April 9, 2019 Author Share Posted April 9, 2019 Hi Patrick thanks for this , I have guys in Poland who were valued employees pre brexit so this is very interesting. Ill take a look and get back to you. A Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
albert Posted April 9, 2019 Author Share Posted April 9, 2019 Hi Patrick yes i am interested looks very good and 50 yr warranty. I have my own HGV lorry and I'm ready to order ASAP so happy to share haulage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patrick Posted April 10, 2019 Share Posted April 10, 2019 @albert Yep, I think stuff is briliant. And warranty comes from Tata or Thyssen-Krupp so you can even rely on those companies and dont have to trust in smaller roofing manufacturer to be around for the next 40-50 years. Tata/Thyssen-Krupp probably will be ?. send you a PM . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eandg Posted April 28, 2019 Share Posted April 28, 2019 How do those prices compare to buying in the UK? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Temp Posted April 29, 2019 Share Posted April 29, 2019 On 05/03/2019 at 19:44, Patrick said: As of warranty /quality. It'sbEU, so not a problem Make sure you check the small print. Some warranties only cover sales to EU countries. OK now but what happens after Brexit will depend on the wording. They may also be slow to change the wording to take Brexit into account. Might be wise to pay something by credit card. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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