Price of Wood windows goes up 20% in 5 months?

[compact]

I was quoted £2390 for french doors in Oak, in April
I have finally got round to getting the work done and they have told me the price of Oak has gone up 20% £425 since then.

Has anyone else noticed this price rise in wood, or are they trying to hide other price rises by saying it's the wood?

 

[Harbourwoodwork]

The price seems a bit hefty to me,but ther must be some information missing here

 

[Norcon]

Why not go plastic with oak effect?
No maintainance.

 

[TheGayOwl]

I have noticed quite a price hike in numerous building materials over the last six months. I nearly put a post on the 'trade talk' forum about it, but never got round to it.

Although I do not fully understand the reasons behind it, many manufacturers, amongst others, are feeling the squeeze. They may have to work to higher margins on individual products rather than 3+ yrs ago when they were selling like hot cakes.. also fuel and utility costs wont help.

I used to be able to quote off the top of my head quite often, but now am reluctant to do so due to considerable rises of some products.


I personally would not opt for wood effect uPVC. I would stick with the wood or white uPVC..

 

[AronSearle]

Why not go plastic with oak effect?
No maintainance.

Plastic windows will be cheaper but only have a 25 year life expectancy, oak will last hundreds of years.