Change of leadership at TDCA

Change of leadership at TDCA
by Jennie Ward|30 May 25|Build, Supply
The Timber Decking and Cladding Association (TDCA) has announced the appointment of Laura Qualters as the Association’s Director of Strategy, Communications and Membership Development. This key leadership transition is part of a succession plan that sees Laura take on the Association’s principal leadership role from Janet Sycamore. These organisational changes...
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Make the most of timber decking design
by Jennie Ward|22 April 25|Build, Design, Supply
Timber decking is a fantastic material that can be used to create stunning outdoor spaces for private gardens and public spaces alike. Here, TDUK member Danzer UK, in partnership with Thermory, offers some top tips on how to best incorporate timber decking into your next project.   Use the same...
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A feature walkway brings colour to London’s docklands landscape
by Bryony Bodimeade|16 January 25|Build, Design
Traversing a new wetland habitat in the old Surrey Docks, Rafter Walk, the Canada Water boardwalk, is London’s first major pedestrian water-crossing since the Millennium Bridge. All photos © Luke Hayes With deck and balustrade made of durable Cumaru hardwood stained a vibrant red, the 170m-long structure forms the eye-catching...
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Transatlantic showcase brings new decking products to the UK
by Jennie Ward|09 September 24|Build, Supply
Composite Prime has announced a Transatlantic Product Showcase Event in partnership with The AZEK Company. On 1 October, 2024, the all-day event at Leeds' Oulton Hall will introduce new decking technology that Composite Prime is bringing to the UK. The event has been tailored specifically for distributors, timber and builders merchants,...
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Stacking up on timber for Summer
by Jennie Ward|30 July 24|Supply
As well as holding the right stock, merchants need to be promoting and educating their customers on the benefits timber can bring to landscaping projects, to help boost summer profits. Phil Taylor, Regional Sales Director at International Timber, discusses some of these key differentiators. Great landscaping can increase a home’s...
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Make the most of timber landscaping opportunities this summer
by Jennie Ward|16 June 24|Build, Supply
As summer approaches, demand for timber landscaping in the form of decking, retaining walls, planters and even cladding, creates strong sales opportunities for merchants. This is why International Timber believes now is the ideal time for merchants to stock up on top-of-the-range timber for landscaping and garden projects. Landscaping can...
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Composite Prime partners with The AZEK Company
by Jennie Ward|31 May 24|Supply
Composite Prime, a leader in the UK composite decking market, has announced a strategic partnership with US-based The AZEK Company, to target significant growth within the UK composite decking sector. The company says this collaboration will combine Composite Prime's market presence with the strong focus on innovative technologies and substantial...
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Think you know everything about wood plastic composite decking?
by Jennie Ward|07 May 24|Build, Supply
The Timber Decking & Cladding Association takes a closer look at wood plastic (polymer) composite as an alternative to natural timber decking Wood plastic/polymer composite (WPC) boards are manufactured using a mixture of wood fibre, plastic and other additives (eg, colourants, UV stabilisers). These are finely ground, mixed and made...
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The Signature standard for outdoor living
by Jennie Ward|15 April 24|Build, Supply
Composite decking brand Trex has launched Signature, its premier collection now available through Arbor Forest Products. Trex Signature decking offers the ease of maintenance and high performance of WPC with a proprietary shell formulation that delivers a realistic representation of wood, while offering exceptional durability and a 50-year residential warranty....
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Composite prime poised for growth following investment into new training course
by Jennie Ward|14 March 24|Build, Supply
Composite decking supplier Composite Prime has launched a new product training installation course... Accredited by LANTRA, the course has been built to pioneer the development of a standard to ensure the high-quality installation of composite decking in the UK landscaping and construction industry. Supplying over £25,000,000 of composite decking product...
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