Shortages

[John j]

Apparently the wholesale price of timber has come down considerably, as expected it's just not being passed on.

I don't need to hear that

 

[spread95]

I'm more worried that mcvities say there biscuits are going up 5%.
Its hard enough getting a cuppa and a biscuit out of the c**ts now!

 

[Rossi46]

Apparently the wholesale price of timber has come down considerably, as expected it's just not being passed on.

I can believe that Andy. Same is happening with fuel

 

[Trppy]

Apparently the wholesale price of timber has come down considerably, as expected it's just not being passed on.

That’s just how them bastards work it’s the same with fuel quick to go up slow to come down

 

[Cockney]

How else are they gonna get all that grant money back. Lol

 

[BryanJ]

I may have to start rationing soon, very limited stock and been advised raw material shortage up to May. If you use a lot of render masking tape you may want to stock up.

LOL

 

[BryanJ]

a bag of finish has barely gone up a fiver over last 25 years.....again how cheap do you want it?

Maybe but the size of the bag has gone down to fun size.

 

[hollybank]

Maybe but the size of the bag has gone down to fun size.

That’s because to stop all the hernias and bad backs
Where there is blame there’s a claim.
When I started it was all in 1 cwt bags.

 

[Retired Spread]

That’s because to stop all the hernias and bad backs
Where there is blame there’s a claim.
When I started it was all in 1 cwt bags.

cement 50kg carlite browning 40kg....the good old days

 

[essexandy]

cement 50kg carlite browning 40kg....the good old days

Browning used to be in 50kg bags the same as Sirapite, Board Finish and Bonding.

 

[The Hobo]

Browning used to be in 50kg bags the same as Sirapite, Board Finish and Bonding.

petrol was 3and 6 a gallon too

 

[essexandy]

petrol was 3and 6 a gallon too

I can barely remember old money mate.

 

[hollybank]

petrol was 3and 6 a gallon too

I remember my dad filling his car up saying it will soon be a pound a gallon in the 70s.

 

[hollybank]

Browning used to be in 50kg bags the same as Sirapite, Board Finish and Bonding.

The browning bags were bad news carrying them upstairs on terraced houses especially for a skinny 16 year old lad.

 

[BryanJ]

I remember my dad filling his car up saying it will soon be a pound a gallon in the 70s.

It never went up to a pound, it shot straight pass it,
Back in the day, I was pleased to have a car that the petrol gauge was higher than the temperature gauge.
The main reason I change my car was rust, not the end of a lease deal.

 

[The Hobo]

The browning bags were bad news carrying them upstairs on terraced houses especially for a skinny 16 year old lad.

made a man out u

 

[Retired Spread]

Browning used to be in 50kg bags the same as Sirapite, Board Finish and Bonding.

went down to 40 from 50 for a while before ending up at 25

 

[BryanJ]

The only advantage of material shortage, there is a plastering labour shortage.
Do half the work for twice the price.

 

[The Hobo]

went down to 40 from 50 for a while before ending up at 25

but the price didnt alter much

 

[hollybank]

It never went up to a pound, it shot straight pass it,
Back in the day, I was pleased to have a car that the petrol gauge was higher than the temperature gauge.
The main reason I change my car was rust, not the end of a lease deal.

https://hansard.parliament.uk/Commons/1981-03-26/debates/7a8666a0-e7a9-40bb-b9a9-4ab0d9ca9cd7/PetrolAndDieselFuel(Prices)

 

[essexandy]

went down to 40 from 50 for a while before ending up at 25

Same as Sirapite B

 

[windy]

We’re paying near double for Timber at the mo 18 months ago we were paying £1.25 for 4/2 now it’s near £2.40 a meter things have gone up a fair bit not everything but a lot of stuff has and the quality is of gear is s**t

Sorry I was referring to bathroom mats, tiles,adhesives,grout and plumbing consumables ...I know timber has flown up in price

 

[tapit]

Copper has near doubled in price in 12 months but the rest of that comment I'd take with a pinch of salt.

Bath salts nearly tripled in price too.

 

[000]

Remember this

What is causing the UK crisis in petrol supplies? | Supply chain crisis | The Guardian

Lack of HGV drivers is hitting supply chains across the country, but is there any reason to panic?

amp.theguardian.com

Fuxin scammers no such thing existed .
Just like that toilet paper

Fuxin peeps will beLIEve anything …

 

[spread95]

@Fuxin scammers @no such thing existed @
@Just like that toilet paper@

@Fuxin peeps will beLIEve anything @

@Theend@

 

[FreeD]

My mate who is a builder reckons the is an additional 30k in materials on a two storey extension he quoted this time last year and I can quite believe it. The average joe will
just stop getting things done if it carries on
at this rate

What about labour the rates seem to range from £300 - £450 a day now down south!

 

[FreeD]

To be fair selco have been great multi £7.38 now so is creeping up but all goes on the quote

The insulated plasterboards are extortionate double the price what I'm paying for them

 

[FreeD]

Anyone else starting to experience material issues. Couldn't get beads this week, all TP had was hook ons. Said they aren't expecting anytime soon. Was also told in there plaster expected to rise but to 20% in January. Cement is up 22% already apparently due to fuel, drivers etc etc.

Every rise takes us all closer to the VAT threshold.

 

[malc]

What about labour the rates seem to range from £300 - £450 a day now down south!

On £400 a day in my area are the High Voltage Electricians. Basic Electricians £250 . Floorscreeders working on tape are on top money if they can find enough work.

 

[FreeD]

On £400 a day in my area are the High Voltage Electricians. Basic Electricians £250 . Floorscreeders working on tape are on top money if they can find enough work.

Most trades £300 - £350 here...electricians and plumbers are demanding £450.

 

[John j]

Most trades £300 - £350 here...electricians and plumbers are demanding £450.

Demanding