This technical guidance explains why LABC Warranty does not approve the use of lift pit liners on sites covered by our warranty.
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This technical article provides additional guidance on contaminated plasterboard, following concerns about products on the market.
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This technical update provides additional guidance on pyrite contamination. Pyrite traces are found in sedimentary rock used to...
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How to properly apply site-applied GRP roof systems onto timber substrates to avoid common issues and ensure Technical Manual...
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A hot topic across construction, this article goes into some detail on the use, purpose, and installation of breather membranes.
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Best practices for installing timber decks on flat roofs. Avoid common issues and ensure a structurally sound and waterproof...
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Learn about essential good practice for I-joist installations with our comprehensive guide covering a range of installation...
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Learn about the requirements and considerations for roof integrated PV solar panel systems in this technical update.
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Learn about preventing accidental loading of non-load bearing internal walls with deflection heads.
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Considerations and recommendations for building new homes attached to existing homes within warranty requirements.
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Warranty requirements for vertically stacked coupled window assemblies including testing, structural integrity, and more.
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Guidance on the use of cavity trays at DPC level in timber frame construction, and how they can impact drainage and ventilation...
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Effective drainage strategies for projecting balconies, covering positively drained, edge drained, and free drained balconies.
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Best practice for metal web joist installations.
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Issues and warranty considerations when using flexible retaining walls for stabilising slopes and supporting ground.
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How to measure the number of storeys in a building and understand when our Engineers and Major Projects team need to be involved.
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Three deadlines anyone working with prefabricated glass fibre elements like chimneys, Dormers, and external mouldings.
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Don't miss the deadline for submitting product approval documents when using roof cassettes on LABC Warranty sites. Read more...
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The design, positioning, and maintenance requirements around the use of rain gardens.
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Key risk areas when using gable spandrel panels on sites covered by LABC Warranty.
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Guidance around LABC Warranty's position in relation to freeze/thaw performance of stone masonry used as cladding material.
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Proper installation, workmanship, and post-completion checks for the use of blown-in cavity wall insulation.
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An update on the acceptability of cavity trays for use on major projects.
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Sealants, finishing, and tolerances relating to gaps around windows in accordance with the LABC Warranty Technical Manual.
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This technical document provides additional guidance relating to how timber can be specified for use externally within a...
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This update provides additional guidance relating to how the functional requirements in the Technical Manual may be satisfied...
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Guidance for developers on the installation of ceramic floor tiling and laminate floor finishes.
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This technical update provides guidance on satisfying the functional requirements in our Technical Manual when installing batten...
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Flat roofs are often subjected to temporary standing water, or ponding, especially during or following a heavy downpour of rain....
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This technical update provides additional guidance relating to how plywood specifications can be assessed to meet the...
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This technical document provides additional guidance relating to the use of vapour control layers (VCLs) in construction.
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This article covers our requirements on what weather resistance is required for structural floor boards for timber joists.
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This technical update provides additional guidance on suspended ceilings, in response to several instances of suspended ceiling...
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Information to assist in meeting warranty requirements where rainscreen cladding and or curtain walling is proposed on a project...
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Radon is a naturally occurring radioactive colourless and odourless gas formed in small quantities by radioactive decay wherever...
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LABC Warranty's guidance on avoiding the common pitfalls of timber window assembly in line with our warranty stance.
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How to avoid common issues like damp when installing insulation around extraction ducts.
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This technical guidance aims to highlight common issues related to water ingress on developments that incorporate timber windows.
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A technical update around the use of spray foam insulation on new and existing pitched roofs.
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In this article we discuss how to accommodate the needs of modern construction techniques when dealing with thatched roofing.
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How to reduce the risk of masonry cracking from a repeated freeze/thaw cycle through the correct application of building...
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This technical document provides additional guidance relating to how the Functional Requirements in the Technical Manual may be...
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This technical article provides additional guidance on the use of timber window and door frames
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In this technical article we discuss our warranty requirements for timber posts for canopies, porches, and bay roofs.
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We provide guidance for compartmentation where a garage building is divided into more than one ownership.
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Additional guidance relating to how the Functional Requirements in the Technical Manual may be satisfied when external wall...
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This technical document provides additional guidance relating to how the Functional Requirements in the Technical Manual may be...
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This article identifies various ‘environments’ where ‘oak’ could be used on project covered by our warranty.
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This technical article provides additional guidance on showers and wet room construction for domestic properties.
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A technical update about the correct installation of horizontal cavity trays over horizonal roof abutments.
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Guidance relating to how the Functional Requirements in the Technical Manual may be satisfied where a fully supported single skin...
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This technical update provides guidance on the design, installation, testing, and operational requirements around balconies on...
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This article introduces the principle of adopting a ‘3 lines of defence’ approach to creating robust and executable detailing at...
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This update provides additional guidance relating to how developments in coastal locations can meet the requirements of our...
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Read our guidance on how to assess if a third party product conformity approval certificate will be acceptable for our warranty.
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Additional guidance covering compatibility issues of CPVC pipework used in sprinkler systems.
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Guidance relating to how the Functional Requirements in the Technical Manual may be satisfied where Y-junctions are proposed...
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This technical update provides additional guidance on lead neoprene joints that can be used to form gutter details.
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This Technical Update provides warranty guidance for Podium Deck proposals.
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This update provides guidance relating to how the Functional Requirements in the Technical Manual may be satisfied with regards...
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This update provides guidance on the requirements associated with the design and construction of basements and other below ground...
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Technical guidance for adding ceramic tiling on timber floors. Note, ceramic floor tiling is not included under the warranty...
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This technical update article provides additional guidance on the use of rendering on different substrates.
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Screening requirements for pre-cast concrete panelised construction manufacturers for use in major projects to be covered for...
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How to satisfy our requirements to accepting zero fall flat roofs only where the project is managed by the LABC Warranty Major...
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This technical article provides additional guidance relating to our minimum requirements for site investigations for self-build...
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This technical update provides additional guidance relating to how the Functional Requirements in the Technical Manual may be...
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Guidance on the use of architectural brick detailing and the effect it can have on the durability and service life of bricks.
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Additional guidance on how to assess if a third party product conformity approval certificate will be acceptable for our warranty.
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This technical update provides additional guidance relating to the use of through timber construction.
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This technical article covers contiguous and secant piled walls and looks at when they can be used in basements.
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A blue roof is a flat roof or deck designed to provide controlled attenuation and management of rainfall to the sewer or outfall...
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We have had an increased number of enquires about mock Tudor cladding on external walls. This article provides additional...
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This technical article provides additional guidance on drainage and sanitation.
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This technical article provides additional guidance on the use of natural stone outer leaf in cavity construction.
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From September 1st 2021 LABC Warranty will only accept projects that have timber frame panels by an accredited manufacturer.
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LABC Warranty has published an update on the use of lightweight brick slip “SIP” composite lintels.
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This technical update provides additional guidance on the use of cavity trays and reveal closers.
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This technical update provides additional guidance on cavity separating walls and gable walls, lateral restraint.
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This technical update explains the requirements for a heating system zone control system.
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This technical update provides additional guidance on Heave: time taken for the ground to recover following tree/ vegetation...
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This technical update provides additional guidance on foundations, trees and clay.
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This technical update blog provides additional guidance on canopy flashings and weathering details.
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This technical update provides additional guidance on wall tie replacement in existing buildings.
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This technical update provides additional guidance on insulated reveals to refurbished buildings.
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This LABC Warranty technical update provides additional guidance on the use of timber window and door frames.
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This technical update provides additional guidance on the use of flashing systems, ‘fake’ or ‘alternative lead’, regularly used...
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This technical update article provides additional guidance on the use of bricks, rammed earth.
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This technical update article provides additional guidance on electrical consumer units and their position in new homes.
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This knowledge management article provides additional guidance on the use of package sewerage treatment plants, septic tanks and...
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This Technical Update article provides additional guidance on painting over intumescent strips.
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In this article we look at the basement conversion costs you may never have considered, but need to.
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Over recent years there has been a lot of talk about the growth of alternative construction methods. Even so, the...
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We currently require structural timber or steel to be located at least 150mm above external ground floor level, but noting...
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Creating openings in walls mean that lintels are a potential weak spot. Defects caused by failing lintels can be complicated and...
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Getting your damp proof course (DPC) right first time is critical in preventing rising damp in your property.
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With effect from 15th April 2020, LABC Warranty no longer accept the use of all types of Magnesium Oxide board (MgO) on any of...
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This technical update provides additional guidance on the TRADA span tables.
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There are many things that are important to remember when building with piling foundations - learn how to get the design and...
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One of the key areas to the internal superstructure of any home of more than one floor is the staircase. In this article we are...
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In this blog you will learn more about what our warranty requirements are for the installation of microgeneration power systems...
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Approved Document P of the Building Regulations (England and Wales) ensures that domestic electrical installations are installed...
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This article will help you avoid problems with patio doors.
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Foundations can be difficult enough to get right without the added problem of nearby or pre-existing trees.
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When constructing floors and roofs it is important to bear in mind that they provide lateral support to walls.
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With developers under pressure as never before to make the most of every available space, reducing the size of communal areas and...
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Protecting concrete “block and beam” floor systems from damp presents the builder with a challenge, especially at the ends of the...
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It can be tricky business to get the design of a level threshold of a property right to make sure it isn’t subject to water...
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Most damp ingress occurs around either window/door openings or roof abutments. The correct installation of cavity trays reduces...
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In this article we discuss the different kinds of MMC (Modern Methods of Construction) being used and look at some key points to...
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Incorrect use of cavity wall ties is one of the common problems found on site by our building control surveyors. The wrong choice...
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Learn everything you need to know about working with and protecting masonry in cold weather in this technical blog.
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Laminated glass is constructed from two or more plies of glass, bonded together with interlayers to form a single pane. The pane...
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This technical update provides guidance on risk managing single glazed windows in conversions schemes.
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Whether undertaking a new build or refurbishment project sealant joints are rarely given the attention and budget they require....
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As a warranty provider we are seeing an increase in the number of claims which relate to the combination of underfloor heating...
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This blog lists the important points you need to consider if using spandrel panels in the gables of low-rise housing. Learn more.
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