Timber Topics February 2026 | External Cladding

by Jennie Ward|01 February 2601 February 26|Build, Supply

As cold weather approaches, make sure you have sufficient stock of fence panels so that customers can fulfil any repair work if the UK faces heavy storms over the coming months. TDUK is also reminding all merchants to make sure your teams know the different timber treatment Use Classes, so...

Timber Topics August 2025 | Timber Use Classes

by Jennie Ward|29 July 2524 September 25|Build, Supply

Do you know your Use Classes? The way treated timber must be described in merchants and on site has changed. It’s up to you to understand what Use Class the treated timber products you stock have been treated to, and where it is safe for them to be used. TDUK...

Timber Topics July 2025 | Understanding external timber cladding

by Jennie Ward|27 June 2524 September 25|Build, Supply

To support best practice across the industry, TDUK – working in collaboration with the Timber Decking & Cladding Association (TDCA) – has created the Timber Cladding Handbook, a valuable resource available at www.timberdevelopment.uk.

Designing for Natural Durability

by Guest Author|08 June 2509 June 25|Design

Moisture Management During Construction is a document that explains what can happen to timber if is exposed to moisture - and how to best avoid this.

Timber Cladding

by Edinburgh Napier University|13 November 2423 April 25|Design

Cladding is a great way to make the most of timber’s unique visual appeal. Timber cladding can be used internally and externally, though durability of the timber species should be considered in external uses.

Exterior Cladding

by Jonathan Gutierrez|26 July 2407 October 25|Supply

This course is designed as an introduction and overview of Wood for Exteriors, with this module focusing specifically on Exterior Cladding.

Timber Topics June 2024 | External Cladding

by Jennie Ward|31 May 2423 April 25|Build, Supply

Timber Development UK and The Timber Decking & Cladding Association are working together to help merchants better understand the features and benefits of external timber cladding. Choosing the right cladding for the task, and ensuring it is fitted correctly, can help prevent poor performance, drainage and ventilation issues on site....

The Merchant Guide to Selling Timber

by Jennie Ward|16 February 2423 January 26|Build, Supply

The Merchant Guide to Selling Timber is a comprehensive new resource from TDUK to help merchants maximise their sales of timber and timber products.

Exterior Timber Cladding

by TDUK|18 November 2216 April 24|Build, Supply

TDCA talk on the alternative species to larch and western red cedar when use on cladding on the 16 of November 2022

The Timber Cladding Handbook

by TDUK|26 October 2214 May 25|Design

Timber cladding provides an attractive, economical and often unique way to finish and protect a building's exterior. Its versatility makes it ideal for domestic and commercial projects refurbished and new build.

Timber Topics February 2026 | External Cladding

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