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Supplying Timber | Issue 10
by Jennie Ward|09 April 26|Build, Supply
Welcome to the ninth issue of Supplying Timber, a magazine from Timber Development UK (TDUK) dedicated to the timber merchants, suppliers, manufacturers and tradespeople who are interested in working with timber.
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Timber Topics February 2026 | External Cladding
by Jennie Ward|01 February 26|Build, Supply
As cold weather approaches, 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. TDUK is also reminding all merchants to make sure your teams know the different timber treatment Use Classes, so...
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Raising the standard: Why accreditation matters
by Jennie Ward|13 October 25|Build, Supply
In the world of timber decking and cladding, the quality of specification, materials, and installation can vary greatly and the consequences of getting it wrong can be serious. That’s where the Timber Decking & Cladding Association plays a pivotal role. From costly remedial work to safety risks and reputational damage,...
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Supplying Timber | Issue 09
by Jennie Ward|24 September 25|Build, Supply
Welcome to the ninth issue of Supplying Timber, a magazine from Timber Development UK (TDUK) dedicated to the timber merchants, suppliers, manufacturers and tradespeople who are interested in working with timber.
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Accoya charred timber cladding; courtesy Accsys
Charred timber cladding: guidance from the TDCA
by Guest Author|01 August 25|Design
Charred timber cladding comes in a myriad range of wood species, finishes and performance claims. This guidance from the Timber Decking and Cladding Association (TDCA) will help designers better understand charred timber and the claims made for its performance. Charring the surface of wood with fire is not new. The...
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Timber Topics August 2025 | Timber Use Classes
by Jennie Ward|29 July 25|Build, Supply
Do you know your Use Classes? The way treated timber must be described in merchants and on site has changed. It’s up to you to understand what Use Class the treated timber products you stock have been treated to, and where it is safe for them to be used. TDUK...
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Refreshed Guidance: TB04 Deck Parapet Design & Construction
by Jennie Ward|11 July 25|Build, Supply
The Timber Decking and Cladding Association (TDCA) has refreshed its popular Technical Bulletin TB04, offering vital guidance on the design and construction of parapets for timber decks - an essential but often overlooked aspect of deck safety. Parapets should not be treated as an afterthought. Except for the most basic...
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Bridging nature and safety at Dromore Town Park
by Jennie Ward|19 June 25|Build, Supply
Situated on the outskirts of the historic town of Dromore, the picturesque Dromore Town Park offers a tranquil escape filled with riverside pathways, rich biodiversity, and a strong sense of local heritage. With the River Lagan meandering through its wooded landscape, the park has become a favourite destination for nature...
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Anti-slip decking supports School boardwalk
by Jennie Ward|12 June 25|Build, Supply
WJ Timber Treatments has supplied DeckWright anti-slip decking boards to Garton-on-the-Wolds Primary School, located near Driffield in Yorkshire. The project required the installation of approximately 300 linear metres of anti-slip deck boards to improve access around a portable classroom, including a ramp and adjoining play area. WJ Timber Treatments, which...
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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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