Publications

NEW for 2021 - the Timber Cladding Handbook

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The Timber Cladding Handbook

NEW for January 2021. 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 now in stock - see below.

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The Timber Cladding Handbook - hard copy version

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

£12.00 (UK) / £20.00 Europe / £28.00 Outside Europe

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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.

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£3.00

Professional Designers' Manual: sample pages

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Professional Designers' Manual

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.

If you like to purchase a digital edition of this manual please contact us.

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

List of decking members

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

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List of cladding members

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

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How to keep your deck looking good

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

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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.

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£3.00

Building a timber substructure to support WPC deck boards

An 8 page brochure providing guidance on what to consider when building a timber substructure for wood plastic composite (WPC) deck boards. 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.