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General feedback indicates that the most common occurrence of deck failure is with the substructure. This issue affects not only timber decking projects – wood substructures are often used with composite boarding too.

Despite c…

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The Timber Decking and Cladding Association (TDCA) and The Timber Trade Federation (TTF) have joined forces under a partnership agreement aimed at strengthening the market for timber cladding and decking. read more

To showcase the beautiful, versatile and sustainable material that timber is, we have created this 2020, view by month desk calendar, featuring 12 projects from a selection of our members.

This stunning desk calendar is the result …

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Learn if CE Marking applies timber cladding, if there are any exceptions and who is responsible for issuing the necessary documentation. read more

When a timber decking or cladding project does not go to plan, the Timber Decking and Cladding Association experts often get called to review the issue, mediate between parties and advise on the best resolution. From this specialist work, the association states that fixings problems are often at play; a simple issue that can be costly to rectify. read more

This blog tells the tale of what might be considered a rather odd gift and how it was instantly put to good use to solve a slippery problem on a grand old deck. read more

New and exclusive to Glenalmond Timber, the first shipments of an amazing product is on its way from New Zealand. Laminated cladding and large beams created from Abodo's thermally modified New Zealand plantation timber. read more

This is the story of how Deckbuilders, established in 2003, became a highly capable decking company. It starts with Jason Wakley - a man who was destined for a successful career as a racing jockey, enthusiastically following the family tradition. So how did he end up owning and running a busy decking design and installation company in Worcestershire? read more

This is about exemplary standards of workmanship and project management awarded the TDCA quality assessed CladMark accolade. read more

Choosing a DeckMark accredited decking installer takes the worry out of selecting the right company to work with. read more