Timber Topics January 2026 | Fencing

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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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Timber Topics October 2025 | Wood Campus
by Jennie Ward|30 September 25|Build, Supply
Timber Development UK has launched Wood Campus, a brand-new online school designed to provide flexible, accessible training for merchants and timber professionals. The platform offers more than 60 courses and hundreds of hours of potential learning.
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Timber Topics September 2025 | Mouldings
by Jennie Ward|07 September 25|Build, Supply
For this month’s Timber Topics we’re looking at the profitable sector of timber mouldings, and how merchants can use them to boost profit margins and maximise sales.
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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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Timber Topics July 2025 | Understanding external timber cladding
by Jennie Ward|27 June 25|Build, Supply
To support best practice across the industry, TDUK – working in collaboration with the Timber Decking & Cladding Association (TDCA) – has created the Timber Cladding Handbook, a valuable resource available at www.timberdevelopment.uk.
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Timber Cladding
Timber Cladding
by Edinburgh Napier University|13 November 24|Design
Cladding is a great way to make the most of timber’s unique visual appeal. Timber cladding can be used internally and externally, though durability of the timber species should be considered in external uses.
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Timber Topics November 2024 | Fencing
by Jennie Ward|11 November 24|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.
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Timber Topics October 2024 | Fire Safety
by Jennie Ward|29 September 24|Build, Supply
Do you know the facts about flame retardant treatments and wood products? Merchants play an important role in promoting fire safety, and in ensuring the products you sell are fit for purpose. Here, we explain some of the key terminology and what you need to know about the products you...
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