Supplying Timber Issue 9 0 - Autumn 2025 - Flipbook - Page 56
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RAISING THE STANDARD: WH
In the world of timber decking and cladding, the quality of speci昀椀cation,
materials, and installation can vary greatly and the consequences of getting
it wrong can be serious. That’s where the Timber Decking & Cladding
Association plays a pivotal role.
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CladMark third-party quality
assurance schemes are built
on established ISO quality
standards. They are intended
to help those engaged in
the speci昀椀cation, design,
installation or purchasing of
timber decking and cladding
ensure that the products they
buy, or the TDCA registered
installer they employ, will be of
the highest quality. Developed
to provide peace of mind, these
schemes identify products
and services that meet the
standards set by the TDCA.
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DeckMark applies to
manufacturers, suppliers
and installers of decking
products, covering
everything from substructure
materials and 昀椀xings to
昀椀nishes and complete
systems.
• CladMark extends the same
principles to the cladding
market, where assurance of
durability, correct detailing,
and appropriate 昀椀xings is
equally essential.
Only those who can
demonstrate compliance with
AUTUMN 2025
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F
rom costly remedial
work to safety risks
and reputational
damage, there is no
room for compromise when
aiming for durable, long-lasting
decking and cladding projects.
Investing time at the outset to
select the right materials and
follow design and installation
best practice can mean the
di昀昀erence between success and
failure.
The Timber Decking &
Cladding Association's
(TDCA) DeckMark and
Investing at
the outset
to select the
right materials
and follow
best practice
can mean the
di昀昀erence
between success
and failure.
