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Polish building materials

  • 25-04-2015 4:23am
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    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6


    Hi all, I am after hearing from a friend that building materials in Poland is less than half the cost of materials here in Ireland. I am currently in the process of building a house and like many I am trying to get the best prices possible; however I will not compromise on quality. With this in mind has anyone any experience with polish building materials as in buying, transporting them home and are U values of the likes of insulation and plasterboard the same or similar to here at home. Any feedback would be appreciated. Thanks.


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 559 ✭✭✭sebphoto


    Hi all, I am after hearing from a friend that building materials in Poland is less than half the cost of materials here in Ireland. I am currently in the process of building a house and like many I am trying to get the best prices possible; however I will not compromise on quality. With this in mind has anyone any experience with polish building materials as in buying, transporting them home and are U values of the likes of insulation and plasterboard the same or similar to here at home. Any feedback would be appreciated. Thanks.

    Peter there are a good few (or I should say - plenty couriers) and they can deliver anything you like from PL to IE or to UK. They are much cheaper than DHL or UPS.
    If you need some links to different online stores let me know.

    By the way, check this out.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6 Peter from carlow


    Thanks for that. I had a look at that price comparison site and couldn't believe the difference. Would you know of any sites (English language) or online stores where I could get prices on building materials such as plasterboard or insulation.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 559 ✭✭✭sebphoto


    Thanks for that. I had a look at that price comparison site and couldn't believe the difference. Would you know of any sites (English language) or online stores where I could get prices on building materials such as plasterboard or insulation.


    Do you know FROTH-PAK?
    See this.
    I've no idea what's the price here, but in PL it costs circa €900 - link. You can translate any website using google translate. If you need help just let me know and I'll try to help you.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 637 ✭✭✭Rabbo


    You need to be careful that any materials you import are fit for purpose and are CE marked. The Construction Products Regulations came into force in 2013 and puts strict regulations on materials that can be used for construction. Non compliance with the regs could land you in hot water with final certification or if you tried to sell house in future. You should consult your Assigned Certifier first.

    http://www.environ.ie/en/DevelopmentHousing/BuildingStandards/ConstructionProductsRegulationCPR/


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6 Peter from carlow


    Thanks to all for the info, it's appreciated.


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 559 ✭✭✭sebphoto


    Hey, you should be careful anyway, however remember that if you're going to buy anything from another member state of the European Union it's not an import per se, it's shopping within EU.


  • Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 60 ✭✭newstyle


    Hi,

    I was a builder in Poland, also worked as windows, doors, garage doors, blinds and shutters fitter and with attic conversions. I can confirm that the prices in Poland are very competitive, sometimes less than half. About quality you can find there a good brands and also poor as everywhere. Many technologies are imported straight from Germany, some of them are just copied but they are still good. Because of Polish winters our systems are very good for warm housing.

    The biggest problem with importing them here is differences in the norms. In Poland as in rest of the continental europe is metric system, so for example doors are in 60, 70, 80, 90 cm width here 30, 32, 34, inch. is there problem with replacing, and need more work on it.

    Windows ( branded ) are very good also ( warm, good quality, safe and in width range of options to choose ) but they are internally open ( to inside ). Many people in Ireland doesn't like this, but some producers offers them in English/Irish standards ( to outside ).

    95% houses are insulated externally, unfortunatelly nobody knows about Cavity Wall Insulation with the foam. We use just air or mineral wool in the gap.



    You can save a lot of money but remember there are many differences and buy materials carefully.

    Ps. sorry for grammar, hopefully it is understandable

    Regards


  • Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 60 ✭✭newstyle


    Hi,

    I was a builder in Poland, also worked as windows, doors, garage doors, blinds and shutters fitter and with attic conversions. I can confirm that the prices in Poland are very competitive, sometimes less than half. About quality you can find there a good brands and also poor as everywhere. Many technologies are imported straight from Germany, some of them are just copied but they are still good. Because of Polish winters our systems are very good for warm housing.

    The biggest problem with importing them here is differences in the norms. In Poland as in rest of the continental europe is metric system, so for example doors are in 60, 70, 80, 90 cm width here 30, 32, 34, inch. is there problem with replacing, and need more work on it.

    Windows ( branded ) are very good also ( warm, good quality, safe and in width range of options to choose ) but they are internally open ( to inside ). Many people in Ireland doesn't like this, but some producers offers them in English/Irish standards ( to outside ).

    95% houses are insulated externally, unfortunatelly nobody knows about Cavity Wall Insulation with the foam. We use just air or mineral wool in the gap.



    You can save a lot of money but remember there are many differences and buy materials carefully.

    Ps. sorry for grammar, hopefully it is understandable

    Regards


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,921 ✭✭✭2 stroke


    Guy near me purchassed very cheap windows from poland. he's had trouble replacing glass, the glass used in his windows is thinner than Irish suppliers recomend. Also one of his french door frames cracked. Now theres probably lots of good window and door suppliers over there, dont let price be the only deciding factor.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 21 paddy00


    Hi Like Peter above I am building and thinking of getting stuff in Poland. My requirements are more taps, baths, showers, furniture, lights an fittings etc etc. I am hearing differing stories. Some are saying to me that after shipping, accommodation, flights etc the saving is small. Any informed views out there??


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 439 ✭✭skidmarkoner


    I know this is any old thread but has anyone brought stuff from poland? I'm planning on doing a renovation and shed but wondering if it'll be an issue with customs coming through the ports would i pay tax on it?


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 221 ✭✭ptyloch


    I know this is any old thread but has anyone brought stuff from poland? I'm planning on doing a renovation and shed but wondering if it'll be an issue with customs coming through the ports would i pay tax on it?

    No tax or customs as it is within EU


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 559 ✭✭✭sebphoto


    I know this is any old thread but has anyone brought stuff from poland? I'm planning on doing a renovation and shed but wondering if it'll be an issue with customs coming through the ports would i pay tax on it?

    Poland is still within EU :)

    If you want to compare prices just post here what are you looking for and I'll reply with prices along with links to different stores in Poland.
    There are a good few couriers who are going back and forth between Eire and Poland with different stuff as still Polish community in Ireland is quite significant.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 439 ✭✭skidmarkoner


    sebphoto wrote: »
    Poland is still within EU :)

    If you want to compare prices just post here what are you looking for and I'll reply with prices along with links to different stores in Poland.
    There are a good few couriers who are going back and forth between Eire and Poland with different stuff as still Polish community in Ireland is quite significant.

    That would be amazing could you recommend some couriers to via pm? I have family moving from poland to Ireland now and they could do with bulk transport for their home goods along with me planning on buy supplies for my diy needs.

    So far I'm looking for good roofing materials and insulation and external cladding for garden rooms. I've looked at prices on Leroy merlin I believe it's called of you know better suppliers I'd really appreciate it.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,888 ✭✭✭✭Calahonda52


    Given the neutering of the judiciary, muzzling of the press and their attitude to LGBT etc, do we really want to be supporting such a regime which is a democracy in name only.
    It only useful to the EU so as to keep the Red army away from the Germany border, for now.

    “I can’t pay my staff or mortgage with instagram likes”.



  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,838 ✭✭✭Markcheese


    Given the neutering of the judiciary, muzzling of the press and their attitude to LGBT etc, do we really want to be supporting such a regime which is a democracy in name only.
    It only useful to the EU so as to keep the Red army away from the Germany border, for now.

    A bit out there ? It's a thread about diy materials ,
    (Even though I agree with you about the politics )

    Slava ukraini 🇺🇦



  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 439 ✭✭skidmarkoner


    Given the neutering of the judiciary, muzzling of the press and their attitude to LGBT etc, do we really want to be supporting such a regime which is a democracy in name only.
    It only useful to the EU so as to keep the Red army away from the Germany border, for now.

    Not even gonna get into that but yes I'll support the businesses over there if its gonna save me the money I'm looking at.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 11,624 ✭✭✭✭meeeeh


    I have some experience of getting stuff from the continent and transport can be more expensive than you expect. So before you buy check the weight and size and get the quotes from couriers. I find DSV good but you might find it easier to use smaller transport company who will be prepared to collect from different locations and contact directly about delivery.

    Also if you are getting plumbing fittings make sure you are not getting metric fittings and combining them with imperial fittings here.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 11,624 ✭✭✭✭meeeeh


    Given the neutering of the judiciary, muzzling of the press and their attitude to LGBT etc, do we really want to be supporting such a regime which is a democracy in name only.
    It only useful to the EU so as to keep the Red army away from the Germany border, for now.

    I hope this was not written on smart phone or computer built in China.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,082 ✭✭✭enricoh


    I know a lad who built the entire house more or less out of materials from Poland. He had a few polish builders building it for him and went back to their city with one of them n filled an artic or two.
    Iirc it was 3500 for the artic a few years ago, probably 5k now. He brought a heap of stoves back n started flogging them too!
    You'd want to know a local or you'll get the tourist prices!


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 439 ✭✭skidmarkoner


    enricoh wrote: »
    I know a lad who built the entire house more or less out of materials from Poland. He had a few polish builders building it for him and went back to their city with one of them n filled an artic or two.
    Iirc it was 3500 for the artic a few years ago, probably 5k now. He brought a heap of stoves back n started flogging them too!
    You'd want to know a local or you'll get the tourist prices!

    My partners from poland and her parents are moving over here to live with us towards the year end so they're getting a truck to move there stuff I was planning on lumping some stuff in.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,428 ✭✭✭ZX7R


    My partners from poland and her parents are moving over here to live with us towards the year end so they're getting a truck to move there stuff I was planning on lumping some stuff in.

    Best of luck sourcing building materials from Poland, building materials have increased over a 100% and more and still increasing producers here can't keep up with the demand, for some materials there is up a six month wait.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 559 ✭✭✭sebphoto


    enricoh wrote: »
    You'd want to know a local or you'll get the tourist prices!

    With all due respect, I strongly disagree.
    With some limited effort to translate things (if you don't want to use online help off someone from say Boards.ie) you can order stuff even online, pay for everything, and also arrange the courier to deliver everything to your house for actual price that is the same for everyone.


  • Moderators, Home & Garden Moderators Posts: 5,126 Mod ✭✭✭✭kadman


    Given the neutering of the judiciary, muzzling of the press and their attitude to LGBT etc, do we really want to be supporting such a regime which is a democracy in name only.
    It only useful to the EU so as to keep the Red army away from the Germany border, for now.

    We already support such a regime here dont you know:P

    I suspect grab team C is on the way to rendition you to a black ops site in Poland, where there are many:D:D:D


    On topic.
    I would be interested in info on polish sites where I can source good quality timber without having to get seriously ripped off, like here at the moment.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 10 MeSeeksAnswers


    sebphoto wrote: »
    With all due respect, I strongly disagree.
    With some limited effort to translate things (if you don't want to use online help off someone from say Boards.ie) you can order stuff even online, pay for everything, and also arrange the courier to deliver everything to your house for actual price that is the same for everyone.

    Any chance of an up to date link to some useful websites? You were kind enough to post one before, but that link seems to be dead now.

    Also, would you have an idea (in general terms) of what's worth ordering online & getting couriered here and what would be a waste of time & effort when the transport costs are covered?

    Aside from cost increases, there's also a disturbing number of timber products coming up as out of stock on Goodwins website, which is my usual go-to option... (edit: Kadman posted the same question while I was typing...)

    Thanks.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 34,216 ✭✭✭✭listermint


    kadman wrote: »
    We already support such a regime here dont you know:P

    I suspect grab team C is on the way to rendition you to a black ops site in Poland, where there are many:D:D:D


    On topic.
    I would be interested in info on polish sites where I can source good quality timber without having to get seriously ripped off, like here at the moment.

    Timber products are a global problem prices up across the board no matter where you are .


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 559 ✭✭✭sebphoto


    Any chance of an up to date link to some useful websites? You were kind enough to post one before, but that link seems to be dead now.

    Also, would you have an idea (in general terms) of what's worth ordering online & getting couriered here and what would be a waste of time & effort when the transport costs are covered?

    Re first bit, check this out:
    1. link 1
    2. link 2
    3. link 3
    4. link 4
    5. link 5

    Remember, you can use google translate to get things translated :)

    In terms of payment and delivery, there are multiple ways to do that.
    The easiest one would be to talk to any Polish person that is living in your area, who still have contacts in PL to arrange everything for you. Obviously if you think it's too much hassle, or due to any other reason you don't want to involve any 3rd party then get in touch with DPD (although they are pretty expensive) or find a courier who is delivering stuff between IE and PL - for example this guy. Yes I dealt with g-trans good few times as well as with other couriers. Since I don't really want to influence you, pick one that suits your needs. There is a good few guys who are in this business.

    In relation to your second question - I've no idea. :) What I know is following - prices went up significantly especially in last 8 weeks, so you basically have to compare prices + shipping cost to figure out what's worth to get from PL and what you should just ignore.
    In my opinion quality stuff, i mean from mid to high end range, things that are made in PL are in really good quality.


  • Moderators, Home & Garden Moderators Posts: 5,126 Mod ✭✭✭✭kadman


    Nice one Seb:)


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1 irelandtopoland


    Has anyone on this tread actually imported buiding materal in 2021 from Poland?



    Looking to bring in 42sqm of 120mm floor insulation and 100mm cavity wall insulation which I believe from reading on this site is not used in Poland?


    I look forward to hearing from you.



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