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Fire rated timber cladding and the Construction Products Regulation
Tuesday, December 4, 2018
Learn if CE Marking applies timber cladding, if there are any exceptions and who is responsible for issuing the necessary documentation. read more

A high percentage of outdoor wood problems "feature wrong fixings" says TDCA
Tuesday, August 14, 2018
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

Anti-slipping a deck in its dotage
Tuesday, April 24, 2018
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

An exciting new timber product is on the high seas, destination UK
Thursday, March 8, 2018
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

Deckbuilders – racing ahead in decking design & build
Thursday, February 15, 2018
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

Found a good decking builder? Are you sure?
Monday, August 14, 2017
Choosing a DeckMark accredited decking installer takes the worry out of selecting the right company to work with. read more

Smart APP from TDCA helps deck builders estimate material requirements
Monday, July 3, 2017
The Timber Decking and Cladding Association decking calculator APP has been developed to provide deck builders with a very quick and simple means of quantifying the materials needed to produce a deck. read more

Top tips for dream decks
Wednesday, June 7, 2017
Richard Burbidge design experts outline their top tips for timber decks read more

Bond Timber first to achieve DeckMark Plus accreditation via new Benchmark route
Wednesday, May 31, 2017
TDCA member, Bond Timber is the very first business to achieve DeckMark Plus accreditation under a new category that focuses on preservative treated softwood decking that already holds Benchmark certification. read more

TDCA – adding value to timber construction since 1998
Monday, February 20, 2017
Now in its eighteenth year, the Timber Decking and Cladding Association (TDCA) continues to work hard for the timber industry as a whole. With timber decking instrumental to garden design and landscaping, this market can gain a great deal from what it offers. read more