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by Jennie Ward|30 May 2530 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...

Timber Topics December 2024 | Use Classes

by Jennie Ward|05 December 2423 April 25|Build, Supply

Do you know your Use Classes? The way treated timber must be described in merchants and on site has changed.

Timber Topics November 2024 | Fencing

by Jennie Ward|11 November 2424 September 25|Build, Supply

As winter approaches, merchants should make sure you have sufficient stock of fence panels so that customers can fulfil any repair work if the UK faces heavy storms over the coming months.

Internal and external cladding: what you need to know

by Jennie Ward|16 January 2408 January 24|Build, Supply

Wood behaves differently outdoors because it is exposed to the changing seasonal elements, whereas inside it is protected and remains relatively dry. That’s why additional factors must be considered when working with timber cladding outdoors. Here, the Timber Decking & Cladding Association explains the facts you need to know. Timber...

Does your timber cladding measure up?

by Jennie Ward|22 September 2325 August 23|Build, Supply

The Timber Decking & Cladding Association (TDCA) is an independent, not-for-profit advisory body and is recognised as a reliable and authoritative source of expert opinion in the UK. British standard BS805-1: 2014: External Timber Cladding Part 1: Method of specification was specifically developed to cover the manufacture of external timber...

Does timber cladding have thermal insulation or sound proofing properties?

by Jennie Ward|25 August 2329 August 23|Build, Supply

While timber cladding has many benefits, it’s a common misconception that it adds to the thermal insulation value (U-value) of a building, keeping more heat in and lowering energy bills. The Timber Decking & Cladding Association (TDCA) is keen to refute this myth and raise awareness across the industry to...

Low-carbon housing needs serious attention

by Jennie Ward|17 April 2304 April 23|Build, Supply

The announcement of yet another new Housing Minister brings into sharp relief the need for Government to focus seriously on the needs of the construction sector, says David Hopkins, Chief Executive Officer of Timber Development UK. Rachel Maclean MP was named Minister of State for Housing on 7 February –...

Remind your customers to check timber cladding

by Jennie Ward|11 April 2304 April 23|Build, Supply

A recent flurry of cladding inspection requests received by the Timber Decking and Cladding Association has revealed that basic, fundamental installation principles for timber cladding are being ignored. Timber cladding is often installed as a rainscreen on buildings across the UK. To operate correctly as such, the cladding must be...

Timber Decking Handbook 2022

by TDUK|26 October 2214 May 25|Build, Design

This handbook aims to provide definitive guidance, as well as design inspiration, in a clear and easy to follow format. If some of the terms used are unfamiliar then the Glossary at the back of the handbook is a handy reference. The publication aligns with British Standards where applicable, making...

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