Publications

To showcase the beautiful, versatile and sustainable material that timber is, we have created this 2020, view by month desk calendar, featuring 12 winning projects from a selection of our members. Each month has a full 210mm square page with plenty of space for daily notes. In addition the opposite side features either a timber decking or cladding project with the same month to view. Expected delivery early October 2019. If you require multiple calendars please contact the TDCA office direct.

All profits from the sale to be donated to Cancer Research UK to support their valuable work.

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.  

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A list of Timber Decking and Cladding Association DECKING sector members and Approved decking Retailers.

A list of Timber Decking and Cladding Association CLADDING sector members and Approved Cladding Retailers.

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.  

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Guidance on selecting and using metal fixings and connectors.  

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Where parapets act as safety barriers they should meet the requirements of building regulations. This technical bulletin is a supplement to the Timber Decking Manual and provides detailed design guidance and specifications.  Sorry this is currently not available as a free download

Raised timber decks for new homes – This Code of Practice has been produced by the Timber Decking and Cladding Association to meet the installation and performance requirements specified in NHBC home building standards.

6th Edition May 2018 Code of Practice: TDCA/RD0801 E6

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This Code of Practice has been produced by the Timber Decking and Cladding Association to meet the installation and performance requirements specified in NHBC standards.

3rd edition May 2018 Code of Practice: TDCA/RD1701 E3

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

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An 8 page brochure providing guidance on what to consider when building a timber substructure for wood plastic composite deck boards, sometimes referred to as WPC or Wood Composite.

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