Why do seasonal delays affect door availability?

Why do seasonal delays affect door availability?
Seasonal delays occur because the construction supply chain tightens significantly from December to February. Even well-planned projects can face setbacks if materials are not ordered in advance.

Reduced Holiday Capacity
Holiday schedules are one of the significant factors. Warehouses, carriers, and manufacturers operate with limited staff during late November, December, and early January. Production slows down while shipping volume increases,  to longer turnaround times and extended seasonal  times.

Winter Shipping Delays
Snowstorms, icy road conditions, and cold frequently bring freight to a standstill. These winter shipping delays can extend delivery windows by days or even weeks, especially for large items like access doors.

Freight Congestion
Peak season shipping and a reduced number of available trucks mean carriers often prioritize large or urgent shipments. Construction materials frequently wait for pickup slots, to downstream bottlenecks.

Manufacturer Stoppages
Many factories schedule maintenance shutdowns or reduced production weeks during the winter. Coupled with a surge in procurement in the quarter, particularly for public sector and institutional projects, inventory becomes limited or unpredictable.

Without advance door orders, contractors face stock shortages, shipping delays, and temporary substitutions, disrupting schedules. Early procurement planning is the  reliable way to avoid seasonal construction delays.