Timber Topics

Timber Topics August 2026 | Decking
by Jennie Ward|01 August 26|Build, Supply
Decking and gardening projects continue to be prevalent throughout the summer, which is why it’s important to make sure your team has a complete understanding of how to best stock, sell and timber decking. Here, Timber Development UK offers top tips on where to find the right information, and how...
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Timber Topics July 2026 | Hardwood flooring
by Jennie Ward|06 July 26|Build, Supply
Hardwood flooring is an increasingly popular choice for homeowners looking to add a touch of luxury to their home, making it a great stock choice for merchants. Hardwood flooring comes in both solid and engineered forms – the best one to choose depends on where the flooring will be used,...
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Timber Topics June 2026 | Roofing Battens
by Jennie Ward|04 June 26|Build, Supply
At TDUK we’re continuing to expand our range of resources for merchants and the wider timber supply chain. From our online training platform Wood Campus to our Wood Species Library and Wood Products database, these offer accessible, practical information on the benefits of timber and how it can be used...
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Timber Topics May 2026 | Make the Most of Our Online Resources
by Jennie Ward|10 May 26|Build, Supply
At TDUK we’re continuing to expand our range of resources for merchants and the wider timber supply chain. From our online training platform Wood Campus to our Wood Species Library and Wood Products database, these offer accessible, practical information on the benefits of timber and how it can be used...
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Timber Topics April 2026 | Keeping Timber Stocks Dry
by Jennie Ward|29 March 26|Build, Supply
As the weather clears and merchants prepare for the spring uplift in decking, fencing and landscaping sales, there is one message that deserves absolute clarity: Use Class 4 is not optional, and it is not open to interpretation. Here, TDUK explains what merchants need to know to sell the right...
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Timber Topics March 2026 | Use Classes
by Jennie Ward|02 March 26|Build, Supply
As the weather clears and merchants prepare for the spring uplift in decking, fencing and landscaping sales, there is one message that deserves absolute clarity: Use Class 4 is not optional, and it is not open to interpretation. Here, TDUK explains what merchants need to know to sell the right...
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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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Timber Topics January 2026 | Fencing
by Jennie Ward|05 January 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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Timber Topics December 2025 | EPD Database
by Jennie Ward|01 December 25|Build, Supply
 Don’t forget you can explore Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) for a wide range of timber products through Timber Development UK’s online EPD database.
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Timber Topics November 2025 | C16 vs C24 timber
by Jennie Ward|30 October 25|Build, Supply
C16 and C24 are the two main strength classes of structural softwood timber available in the UK. Many merchants stock and recommend C24 by default, but in fact homegrown C16 timber is perfectly suitable for use in many general construction applications. This month, we explore the differences between the two...
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