Call us on: 01787 222336

Accreditation

PEFC

The PEFC Council (Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification schemes) is an independent, non-profit, non-governmental organisation, founded in 1999 which promotes sustainably managed forests through independent third party certification. The PEFC provides an assurance mechanism to purchasers of wood and paper products that they are promoting the sustainable management of forests.
Go to the PEFC website >>

FSC

FSC is an international, non-governmental organisation dedicated to promoting responsible management of the world’s forests. It was founded in 1993 in response to public concern about deforestation and demand for a trustworthy wood-labelling scheme. There are national working groups more than 50 countries including the UK. FSC UK is a registered charity. It is supported by NGOs including WWF, Greenpeace and the Woodland Trust.

Go to the FSC website >>

TRA

The Trussed Rafter Association (TRA) is the respected voice of the trussed rafter industry in the UK. The Association is committed to stringent standards of quality and service and sets a professional benchmark for the industry.

Members include the principal manufacturers of trussed rafters, industry suppliers and professionals involved in roof design and construction.

TRA requires all its manufacturing members to have third-party supervised Quality Assurance and Professional Indemnity insurance so helping to ensure quality and peace of mind for the customer.

Go to the Trussed Rafter Association >>

ISO

ISO (International Organization for Standardization) is the world’s largest developer and publisher of International Standards.

ISO is a network of the national standards institutes of 159 countries, one member per country, with a Central Secretariat in Geneva, Switzerland, that coordinates the system.

ISO is a non-governmental organization that forms a bridge between the public and private sectors. On the one hand, many of its member institutes are part of the governmental structure of their countries, or are mandated by their government. On the other hand, other members have their roots uniquely in the private sector, having been set up by national partnerships of industry associations.

Go to the ISO website >>

UK Timber Frame Association

The UKTFA promotes timber frame to the construction industry and the public; provides information and guidance, both technical and consumer; and aims to ensure that all sectors of UK construction fully exploit the benefits of timber frame – speed of erection; thermal and acoustic excellence; durability; environmental friendliness; and design flexibility.
Timber Frames environmental credentials are particularly relevant as specifiers and procurers increasingly emphasise the need for sustainability in construction.
Go to the UKTFA website >>

TRADA

Our aim is to provide members with the highest quality information on timber and wood products to enable them to maximise the benefits that timber can provide.

We seek to achieve this aim through active and on-going programmes of information and research. Information is provided through this website, an extensive collection of printed materials and our training courses.

Research is largely driven by the desire to update and improve our information so that it continues to meet our members’ needs in the future.

Go to the Trada website >>