A hot topic across construction, this article goes into some detail on the use, purpose, and installation of breather membranes.
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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 around LABC Warranty's position in relation to freeze/thaw performance of stone masonry used as cladding material.
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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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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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Additional guidance relating to how the Functional Requirements in the Technical Manual may be satisfied when external wall...
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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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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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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 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 technical update article provides additional guidance on the use of bricks, rammed earth.
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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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When constructing floors and roofs it is important to bear in mind that they provide lateral support to walls.
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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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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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This technical update provides guidance on risk managing single glazed windows in conversions schemes.
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