Construction costs are currently skyrocketing

2022-09-02 08:25:05

We also had glued-on fly screens in the bathroom of our old apartment. They served their purpose and were super quick and easy to install on the small windows (40 x 40 cm).

In our condominium, we have fixed-frame fly screens from the window manufacturer in most rooms, and in two rooms we installed fixed-frame fly screens from Lidl ourselves for 20 euros. Both types are good in terms of quality.

My conclusion: Except for the fly screen on the double-leaf terrace door, I would never take the fly screens from the window manufacturer again. There are three reasons for this:

1. I do not see any quality difference or added value that would justify the price difference compared to the fly screens.
2. The window manufacturer installed the things so stupidly that you can only remove the fly screens if you first unscrew the roller shutter rail on one side. But you cannot get to it without destroying the screen…
3. In two rooms, he screwed the things on so stupidly that condensate always collects between the window frame and the fly screen.

Fixed screwed ones are not necessary in my opinion either. The ones with clamp frames are extremely practical and offer just as much full protection. One cost almost €115, but I would do it that way anytime again. Compared to what such a house costs, that is very little expense.

2022-09-02 08:30:06

We also have such a clamp frame in one room. It works, but it damages the rubber on the window. I don’t remember how much it cost. On all other windows, we now also have the ones with the hook-and-loop adhesive. Cost per window: 16€. Fully serves its purpose and I can’t think of a single reason why I should pay a lot of money for ones from the window manufacturer. They offer no added value at all.

2022-09-02 08:30:10

The problem with the cheap parts from the hardware store or discount store is usually the insufficient dimension. Almost all our windows are either too wide or too high, if not both.

2022-09-02 08:37:15

According to a paper that is available worldwide and circulating in excerpts on the internet, the EU Commission plans a combination of saving electricity and a price cap to keep electricity prices under control. Windfall profits at electricity producers are also to be skimmed off.

Full speed ahead towards a social market economy state.

It is true that something needs to change. Recently, however, little sensible has come out of it in the end.

I think it would be enough here to abolish the Merit Order, then prices would regulate themselves somewhat again. I also find it worrying that the EU wants to "fine-tune" "critical supply chains" in the future, with minimum requirements for stock levels and prioritization of certain orders. Some bureaucrats still seem to be under the illusion that they know better than companies that deal with this all day long.

2022-09-02 08:41:11

To add something on the topic of fly screens: We had them retrofitted by a professional company at the first house. It was important to us to have the most invisible fabric possible so that they wouldn't be bothersome even in winter. We had solutions with Velcro and DIY in the guest WC or basement windows, where the appearance didn't matter to us. But it simply made a huge difference; the transparent fabric from the hardware store was not nearly as transparent as the specific fabric from a professional company. We chose the company that installs this specific transparent fabric. For this house, only this fabric will be used again; if the window fitter does not install it, then it will be done afterwards. We had screens to hook in, both for regular windows and for floor-to-ceiling ones on the upper floor, as well as for the terrace sliding elements, running analogously to the lift-and-slide door. Without a middle bar, however, this is only possible up to a certain size.

2022-09-02 08:47:52

I think it would be enough to abolish the merit order here, then prices would more or less regulate themselves again. I also find it worrying that the EU wants to "fine-tune" "critical supply chains" in the future, with minimum requirements for stock levels and prioritization of certain orders. Some bureaucrats still seem to be under the illusion that they know better than companies that deal with this all day long

I believe this is exactly the topic they are currently working on (merit order). Hopefully Habeck can finally assert himself against Lindner here o_O. Otherwise, the lobby is still holding back, since they (the electricity industry) are currently making a killing by selling wind power generated for 2-3 cents for 18-20 cents on the stock market.

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