Archetech Issue 23 2016 | Page 161

The key to creating durable decking and cladding structures in timber Thermowood D decking and cladding from Howarth Timber Durable, fit for purpose timber decking and cladding starts with the Timber Decking and Cladding Association. In addition to website resources dedicated to decking and cladding, the association also offers a free materials sourcing service which furnishes you with a list of companies ready and able to meet your specific requirements. Janet Sycamore, director of operations explains ‘Sourcing suitable products and obtaining quotations can be time consuming but we help lighten that load. One of our enquirers even asked us to source structural grade hardwood to be used in the recreation of a 1920’s wooden roller coaster. One of our members came up trumps with some Opepe timber’. TDCA members consist of material manufactures including timber, fixings, timber protection, coatings and other accessories as well as the best that industry can offer by way of professional installers. Members are DeckMark or CladMark accredited which means they meet the stringent requirements of these two TDCA quality schemes. For more information visit www.tda.org.uk or call 01977 558147. Page 161 - Archetech