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Buying construction materials abroad
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I'm also considering whether I should buy the entire frame that I planned to build up in suporex. Do you think it could be worthwhile to buy all the blocks for this in Poland?
The house will probably be 1.5 stories and in a new functionalist style...
I'm also considering whether I should buy the entire frame that I planned to build up in suporex. Do you think it could be worthwhile to buy all the blocks for this in Poland?
The house will probably be 1.5 stories and in a new functionalist style...
I have a tough question ;-)
I'm going to renovate old chimneys and I'm having trouble finding bricks with style, so I'm looking for bricks with a slightly older appearance (slaget). It seems scarce at the building supply stores above. I would be grateful for some addresses for brick suppliers.
I'm going to renovate old chimneys and I'm having trouble finding bricks with style, so I'm looking for bricks with a slightly older appearance (slaget). It seems scarce at the building supply stores above. I would be grateful for some addresses for brick suppliers.
http://www.byggahus.se/forum/byggma...ara-100-ar-gamla-tegelstenar.html#post1121526per s said:I have a tough question ;-) I am going to renovate old chimneys and am having trouble finding bricks with style, so I am looking for bricks with a slightly older appearance (handmade). It seems sparse with that in the building supply stores above. I would be grateful for some addresses to brick suppliers.
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I think it's true. Today there are also different companies that organize "shopping trips" to Poland. For example, look at www.handlaipolen.se.
Hello!
I have been reading through the thread for an hour. Most posts are very old, so I thought I'd check with those of you who have some info if it's still profitable to go down to Poland?
The things I plan to buy are: Roof tiles, tiles, flooring, windows, and possibly appliances if the prices are right.
Is it possible to arrange shipping via, for example, Castorama when you're there? My spouse and I are going down within 6 weeks and will buy everything on-site. The problem, as mentioned, is just the shipping home, since it will be such large loads, and you ideally want to buy everything at once to get some discounts.
Thanks in advance!
Best regards
I have been reading through the thread for an hour. Most posts are very old, so I thought I'd check with those of you who have some info if it's still profitable to go down to Poland?
The things I plan to buy are: Roof tiles, tiles, flooring, windows, and possibly appliances if the prices are right.
Is it possible to arrange shipping via, for example, Castorama when you're there? My spouse and I are going down within 6 weeks and will buy everything on-site. The problem, as mentioned, is just the shipping home, since it will be such large loads, and you ideally want to buy everything at once to get some discounts.
Thanks in advance!
Best regards
Often you don't even need to be on-site if you want to buy abroad. If you want to buy tiles, flooring, wallpaper, etc., it is a bit difficult to shop without seeing the product IRL first.
Often it is even fine to shop online, but prepayment is generally required. Some people are critical of this. As an alternative, credit card or PayPal also work.
Shipping within Europe takes about 3-4 days, but for example, from Germany to Austria, it sometimes doesn't even take 2 days.
Often it is even fine to shop online, but prepayment is generally required. Some people are critical of this. As an alternative, credit card or PayPal also work.
Shipping within Europe takes about 3-4 days, but for example, from Germany to Austria, it sometimes doesn't even take 2 days.
@ hey
There are new stock lots. Different prices for different brands. Then you need to take a "position"... there are prices from 1.25 EUR per W + shipping.
Well-known brands like Schüco, Sayno, LG, ... however, this is sold by a "private individual" which means no warranty.
Company: The cheapest available are around 0.75 to 0.8 EUR incl. German VAT + shipping... thin-film solar cells. But with this seller, you can even have individual panels.
There are new stock lots. Different prices for different brands. Then you need to take a "position"... there are prices from 1.25 EUR per W + shipping.
Well-known brands like Schüco, Sayno, LG, ... however, this is sold by a "private individual" which means no warranty.
Company: The cheapest available are around 0.75 to 0.8 EUR incl. German VAT + shipping... thin-film solar cells. But with this seller, you can even have individual panels.
@ hey
Aleo has a lot. However, he sells privately.
For example,
These seem good, but only 5 pcs left.
[Schüco MPE 205 PS poly 205 Wp 5 pcs P19 32.80 8.40 26.90 7.59 1495 1001
Then there are several others.
SunPower SPR WHT 300 Wp 7 P18 64.00 5.87 54.70 5.49 1559 1046 (7 pcs left)
[S-Energy SM-225PA8 225 13 P16 36.60 8.25 29.70 7.60 1620 980 (13 pcs left) ... etc
Aleo has a lot. However, he sells privately.
For example,
These seem good, but only 5 pcs left.
[Schüco MPE 205 PS poly 205 Wp 5 pcs P19 32.80 8.40 26.90 7.59 1495 1001
Then there are several others.
SunPower SPR WHT 300 Wp 7 P18 64.00 5.87 54.70 5.49 1559 1046 (7 pcs left)
[S-Energy SM-225PA8 225 13 P16 36.60 8.25 29.70 7.60 1620 980 (13 pcs left) ... etc
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Generally speaking, monocrystalline are the best (highest efficiency). But polycrystalline are only slightly worse (maybe 1 to 3%) in terms of efficiency.
Thin-film cells usually have lower efficiency.
But the modules are tested, and you know how many Wp a module has.
The Grätzel cell and organic cells have a limited lifespan as far as I know (but these are not such panels).
Usually, the manufacturer gives a certain warranty that the panel will provide a certain output for a certain time.
Well-known brands are Yngli, Schüco, Aleo, Mitsubishi, Sayno, CSI, EGING, ...
There are as many guys/businessmen, etc. as you could imagine on German forums selling something
... a lot of disputes and counterfeit outputs, etc. too 
Thin-film cells usually have lower efficiency.
But the modules are tested, and you know how many Wp a module has.
The Grätzel cell and organic cells have a limited lifespan as far as I know (but these are not such panels).
Usually, the manufacturer gives a certain warranty that the panel will provide a certain output for a certain time.
Well-known brands are Yngli, Schüco, Aleo, Mitsubishi, Sayno, CSI, EGING, ...
There are as many guys/businessmen, etc. as you could imagine on German forums selling something