Publications

The majority of our publications are free to download – all you have to do is become a registered user. Please register here.

If you don't wish to register you can buy online and a pdf will be emailed to you (except in the case of The Professional Designers' Manual, see below for more info). NOTE: this is a manual process not an automated one and so it may take 24 hours or longer if a non-working day.

Where hard copies of publications are available, the price includes postage. To purchase simply Add to Cart and you will be taken to PayPal's secure payment pages where you will be able to make payment.

Please note: You do not need a account to checkout with PayPal simply pay using your credit/debit card as a guest user.

Please contact TDCA if you have any issues with this facility.

NEW The Timber Decking Handbook

Produced in partnership with the Timber Trade Federation this go-to 52-page resource provides clear, relevant and up to date information for specifiers, buyers and installers of timber decking. Includes guidance on: design and installation, material choice and UK building regulation compliance.

This publication is available as a free download to Registered users. Register / login

Printed version available HERE

FREE

The Timber Decking Handbook - printed copy

For those requiring a hard copy of this publication aimed at specifiers, buyers and installers of Timber Decking - with practical guidance on: deck design, installation, timber choice and UK building regulation compliance. Produced in collaboration with the Timber Trade Federation.

£15.00 (UK) / £24.00 Europe / £32.00 Outside Europe

The Timber Cladding Handbook

Produced in partnership with the Timber Trade Federation this go-to 48-page resource provides clear, relevant and up to date information for specifiers, buyers and installers of timber cladding. Includes guidance on: design and installation, material choice and UK building regulation compliance.

This publication is available as a free download to Registered users. Register / login

Hard copy also available - see here.

FREE

The Timber Cladding Handbook - printed copy

For those requiring a hard copy of this publication aimed at specifiers, buyers and installers and produced in collaboration with the Timber Trade Federation.

£15.00 (UK) / £24.00 Europe / £32.00 Outside Europe

Professional Designers' Manual - printed copy

The Timber Decking Manual is the definitive professional guide for decking designers and builders providing best practice guidance to ensure long lasting performance. It covers both domestic and commercial situations and includes span tables for commonly used species and profile sizes.

Before you buy you can view SAMPLE pages HERE.

You can purchase a digital edition of this manual - delivered by email as a personalised eBook file (.epub format). Before you request this format please read the requirements/approvals associated with delivery HERE.

£36.00 (UK) / £40.00 (Europe/ROI) / £47.00 (outside Europe)

Professional Designers' Manual – eBook download

Delivered by email as a personalised eBook file (.epub format). Before you request this format please read the requirements/approvals associated with delivery HERE.

£36.00

How to keep your deck looking good

TDCA guidance on how to rejuvenate a timber deck and keep it in tip top condition.

FREE

Download

A Builder's Guide to Timber Decking

An 8 page brochure outlining the key principles of deck design and installation the TDCA way. The information given in this publication is based on those guidelines for installation on domestic properties. Commercial decks require more robust design, materials and construction to deal with the loads placed on them and are not covered by the guidance in this brochure - please refer to the Professional Designers Manual.

This publication is available as a free download to Registered users. Register / login

£3.50

TDCA Guide to Hardwood Decking

NEW for Spring 2021. A 12 page 'Builder's Guide' to choosing and using hardwood species to create high performance decks. Outlines key principles of deck design and installation the TDCA way. These guidelines are for installation on domestic properties – for commercial decks please refer to the Professional Designer's Manual.

This publication is available as a free download to Registered users. Register / login

£3.50

Planning & Building Regulations: Technical Bulletin TB02

A NEW updated version for November 2021 – guidance on the planning and building control requirements for outdoor deck structures to be built on private houses.