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The Timber Decking Handbook
Produced in partnership with Timber Development UK this go-to 52-page resource provides clear, relevant and up to date information for specifiers, buyers and installers of timber decking. Includes guidance on: design and installation, material choice and UK building regulation compliance.
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The Timber Cladding Handbook
Produced in partnership with Timber Development UK 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.
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Professional Designers' Manual - printed copy
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.
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You can purchase a digital edition of this manual - delivered by email as a personalised eBook file (.epub format). Before you request this format please read the requirements/approvals associated with delivery HERE.
£41.50 (UK) / £45.00 (Europe/ROI) / £52.00 (outside Europe)
Professional Designers' Manual – eBook download
Delivered by email as a personalised eBook file (.epub format). Before you request this format please read the requirements/approvals associated with delivery HERE.
£41.50
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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£3.50
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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£3.50
Planning & Building Regulations: Technical Bulletin TB02
A NEW updated version for November 2021 – guidance on the planning and building control requirements for outdoor deck structures to be built on private houses.
£1.50
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.
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£3.50
Deck parapets design and construction: Technical Bulletin TB04
Where parapets act as safety barriers they should meet the requirements of building regulations. This technical bulletin is a supplement to the Timber Decking Manual and provides detailed design guidance and specifications.
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£5.00
Metal Fixings - TDCA Technical Bulletin TB08
Guidance on selecting and using metal fixings and connectors.
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£5.00
Code of Practice - Raised Timber Deck structures on new homes
This Code of Practice has been produced by the Timber Decking and Cladding Association to meet the installation and performance requirements specified in NHBC home building standards.
6th Edition May 2018 Code of Practice: TDCA/RD0801 E6
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£3.50
Code of Practice: Balconies on new homes – desired service life 60 years
This Code of Practice has been produced by the Timber Decking and Cladding Association to meet the installation and performance requirements specified in NHBC standards.
3rd edition May 2018 Code of Practice: TDCA/RD1701 E3
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£3.50
External Timber Cladding and Fire Risk
WPA Guidance Note FR 5 - Guidance to Amended Building Regulations (July 2022), published by the Wood Protection Association (WPA) in collaboration with Timber Development UK and supported by us (TDCA).
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