EDITOR ’ S CHOICE
LAUNCH OF THE NEW TIMBER DECKING HANDBOOK
On the heels of the popular Timber Cladding Handbook , the Timber Decking & Cladding Association ( TDCA ) is set to launch another definitive guide in the New Year – the Timber Decking Handbook , for specifiers , buyers and installers .
Timber decking provides a versatile way to create unique outdoor spaces : seating and entertaining areas or garden landscaping . The 52-page book provides clear , relevant and illustrated guidance covering decking design , installation , material choice and UK building and planning compliance . It features a timber gallery section – detailing key characteristics of softwoods , hardwoods and emerging modified wood brands . Full of inspirational projects and practical summarised installation and maintenance tips , the publication will be free to download or a beautiful A4 printed version can be purchased for £ 12 ( inc p & p ).
The handbook has been produced in partnership with Timber Development UK ( TDUK ) with support from a number of industry trade bodies to provide summarised and illustrative guidance . For more detailed reading , the Handbook references a TRADA publication entitled Timber Decking – The Professional ’ s Manual .
Janet Sycamore – TDCA Director , commented : “ This well-illustrated document has been produced to help prevent the common and easily avoidable problems that we see time and time again . We hope it will prove to be a valuable reference for anyone involved with timber decking ”.
The TDCA is an independent , not-for-profit advisory organisation , established to influence and promote good industry practice . Sourcing third party accredited materials will help in the pursuit of acquiring quality , fit for purpose products ; look for the DeckMark ® and CladMark ® badges – they are the quality accreditation schemes operated by TDCA for its members .
Head over to the TDCA website where this handbook and many other resources are available – including FAQs , technical advice and an approved supplier database – or contact the TDCA helpdesk with your specification enquiries .
www . tdca . org . uk email : info @ tdca . org . uk
For independent guidance on your next project
The Rising Path , Cambridge . Photo : Smith & Wallworks / Richard Chivers
Accoya ® anti-slip deckboards with graphic inlay supplied by Gripsure
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 , supplier and installer database - impartial and expert help by phone or email - inspiration , through galleries and case studies - inspection & expert witness services - free downloadable resources including The Timber Cladding Handbook and The Guide to Hardwood Decking
email : info @ tdca . org . uk visit : www . tdca . org . 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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