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Foundations, Drainage, Basements

Lift pit liners

Published by: Phil Thomas
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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Technical Manual, Roofs, Drainage

Roof integrated PV solar panels

Published by: Phil Thomas
Learn about the requirements and considerations for roof integrated PV solar panel systems in this technical update.
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Technical Manual, Drainage

Drainage strategies for projecting balconies

Published by: Phil Thomas
Effective drainage strategies for projecting balconies, covering positively drained, edge drained, and free drained balconies.
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Technical Manual, Drainage

Timber windows - water ingress around glazing

Published by: Phil Thomas
This technical guidance aims to highlight common issues related to water ingress on developments that incorporate timber windows.
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Drainage

Y Junctions under buildings

Published by: Phil Thomas
Guidance relating to how the Functional Requirements in the Technical Manual may be satisfied where Y-junctions are proposed...
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Technical Manual, Foundations, Drainage, Ground, Basements

Major Projects: below ground structural waterproofing risk assessment

Published by: Phil Thomas
This update provides guidance on the requirements associated with the design and construction of basements and other below ground...
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Technical Manual, Roofs, Building Regs, Drainage, Building Safety, Risks

Major Projects: Zero falls flat roof policy

Published by: Phil Thomas
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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Technical Manual, Drainage

Drainage and sanitation

Published by: Phil Thomas
This technical article provides additional guidance on drainage and sanitation.
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Technical Manual, Drainage

Package sewerage treatment plants, septic tanks and cesspools

Published by: Phil Thomas
This knowledge management article provides additional guidance on the use of package sewerage treatment plants, septic tanks and...
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