Supplying Timber Issue 9 0 - Autumn 2025 - Flipbook - Page 58
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USING TIMBER
If things go wrong:
independent services
The TDCA’s quality setting role
doesn’t stop at accreditation.
TDCA is recognised as the
timber industry's technical
authority on decking and
cladding installations, as well
as o昀昀ering independent expert
opinion inspections and an
expert witness service.
TDCA expert opinion
inspections are required
for a variety of reasons:
to assess the integrity of
materials and construction
techniques, compliance with
good installation practice, to
investigate a complaint, or
simply provide peace of mind.
These services are invaluable
for:
• Resolving disputes
• Verifying contractor or
material performance
• Supporting legal processes
or insurance claims
• Safeguarding reputations.
Each inspection is carried
out by highly experienced
technical specialists with a
deep understanding of timber
behaviour and best practice.
TDCA’s objective, independent
and professional guidance helps
bring clarity and resolution.
TDCA’s Expert Witness
Service is an extension of the
inspection service and provides
a service for solicitors involved
to use an expert who can
provide independent, unbiased
timber expertise to support
legal claims in line with Civil
Procedure Rules.
Backing timber best practice
By promoting schemes like
DeckMark and CladMark, and
providing independent technical
oversight, the TDCA plays a
vital role in upholding quality
standards.
For suppliers, manufacturers,
and installers, gaining
accreditation demonstrates
a commitment to quality
and helps them stand out in
a competitive market. For
speci昀椀ers and homeowners,
it provides a trusted route to
selecting the right products and
a professional contractor.
www.tdca.org.uk
TDCA o昀昀ers
independent
expert opinion
inspections
and an expert
witness service.
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evidence that a product will
perform its design function –
adding further con昀椀dence to
professional decision-making.
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