Landscape & Urban Design Issue 63 2023 | Page 58

DISPELLING COMMON DECKING AND CLADDING MISCONCEPTIONS
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DECKING
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DISPELLING COMMON DECKING AND CLADDING MISCONCEPTIONS
As a technical advisory service , the TDCA receives enquiries daily . But too often we get asked the same questions that are fundamental to both timber decking and cladding .
We ’ re working hard to address them and provide resolution to common misconceptions by providing free resources on our website as well as on-hand guidance .
As well as our popular Timber Decking and Cladding Handbooks , the Frequently Asked Questions ( FAQ ) section of our website has a host of solutions to common issues and if you can ’ t find the answers there then you can get in touch . Whenever we receive and deal with a new enquiry , if the subject is not already covered on our site , we create a new FAQ .
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Sourcing for your next project ?
Find the best products or installer with DeckMark and CladMark
Industry recognised , third-party accreditations
From wood coating manufacturers , specialised fixings to timber products and design engineers

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info @ tdca . org . uk | 01977 558147
Our Handbooks are produced in partnership with Timber Development UK
If you ’ re after a particular fixing , coating or timber component look no further than our Supplier database of DeckMark and CladMark approved products and suppliers . Similarly , we have a growing number of approved installers too .
In addition to our bespoke sourcing service , we offer inspection and expert witness services if things have gone wrong with your decking or cladding project .
The Timber Decking and Cladding Association is a not-for-profit company and the money generated from membership fees and inspection services goes towards its work to raise awareness of fit-for-purpose materials and installation good practice .
www . tdca . org . uk
The Timber Decking & Cladding Association is an independent , not-for-profit technical and advisory trade body . Recognised as the authoritative source of expert opinion in the UK .
DeckMark and CladMark schemes require a full business audit and assessment followed by annual surveillance audits .

www . tdca . org . uk

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