the overall cost to build the average home, even a 10%-20% increase in price of an average garage door would only be a small blip on the builder's financial statement.
I am hoping that during this period of instability that home builders will be understanding and work with their garage door suppliers and allow them the flexibility in pricing that they need in order to maintain the financial stability of their companies.
Randy Oliver, President
Hollywood-Crawford Door Co.
San Antonio, TX
Copper Pricing Is Up More Than Steel
As an electrical contractor, I was aware of the problems with steel (conduit). However, copper prices are up much more than steel for items we buy.
Last summer, 14/2 Romex (non-metallic sheathed cable) was typically in the mid-$50s per 1,000 feet. The most recent quote I got from a supplier is $104 per thousand. Conduit prices are up less than 50% from last summer.
Robert G. Resnick
Concrete Is Less Expensive, More Efficient
I am grateful for your online magazine. It often brings issues to the front and center. I was reading about the issue of building materials skyrocketing, and yet I see very little about the ICF industry.
I read about wood and steel. Isn't it less expensive to build with concrete and more efficient? Plus, concrete is recyclable.
Bob Fisher
Lawrence, KS
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