EDITOR ’ S CHOICE
LAUNCH OF THE TIMBER CLADDING HANDBOOK
The Timber Decking and Cladding Association ( TDCA ) in collaboration with The Timber Trade Federation ( TTF ) have jointly published a new resource – The Timber Cladding Handbook .
Produced with support from the Wood Protection Association ( WPA ), Wood Campus and with technical input from Dr Ivor Davies , the Handbook is aimed at specifiers , buyers and installers of timber cladding .
A GO-TO REFERENCE The 48 page book provides clear , relevant and up to date information covering cladding design , installation , material choice and UK building regulation compliance . The Handbook references a new version of the TRADA External Timber Cladding Manual which is due for release in late spring / early summer . The two documents will complement each other – the Handbook acting as a forerunner with summarised and illustrative guidance with TRADA ’ s being more detailed and of particular interest to the specification and professional installer market .
Janet Sycamore – TDCA Director of Operations , commented : “ This clear and well-illustrated document has been produced to help prevent the common and easily avoidable problems that we see over and over again . The complexities of designing , creating and installing timber cladding can be quite daunting but this
Handbook brings everything together in one accessible source . We hope it will prove to be a valuable reference for anyone involved with timber cladding ”.
For those looking for added assurances of quality , the TDCA operates the CladMark quality accreditation schemes covering materials and installers . They provide evidence of compliance with the good manufacturing practices and the sound installation techniques required by the TDCA .
The Timber Cladding Handbook is available as a free pdf download at : www . tdca . org . uk / publications with printed versions costing £ 12 each including P & P .
For independent guidance on your next project
Ensure your timber decking or cladding is fit for purpose through design , specification , material choice and installation . Whatever the size of your project , TDCA can offer : - an accredited materials and supplier database - impartial and expert help by phone or email - inspiration , through galleries and case studies - inspection & expert witness services - free downloadable resources including our NEW Timber Cladding Handbook
email : info @ tdca . org . uk visit : www . tdca . org . uk
Anti-slip Plus smooth deckboards from Marley , installed by Deckbuilders UK .
The Timber Decking and Cladding Association is an independent , not-for-profit technical and advisory body . It was established to promote the materials , design and installation practices required to create good quality decks , associated landscape structures and cladding on buildings .
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