It is more and more difficult to find plaster board, insulation materials and wood, among other things. In the last six months the price of certain types of planed board has increased by 40 %.
Do-it-yourself stores are quickly running out of wood. Some suppliers have had to introduce delivery quotas in order to achieve a reasonably equitable distribution among retailers. For building firms the shortage has resulted in delays and interruptions of building and renovation jobs while waiting for new supplies.