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Technical Manual, Ground

Foundation, trees and clay

Published by: Phil Thomas
This technical update provides additional guidance on foundations, trees and clay.
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Technical Manual, Roofs, Insulation

Spray foam insulation (roofs)

Published by: Phil Thomas
A technical update around the use of spray foam insulation on new and existing pitched roofs.
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Technical Manual

Heave: ground recovery following tree removal

Published by: Phil Thomas
This technical update provides additional guidance on Heave: time taken for the ground to recover following tree/ vegetation...
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Technical Manual, Ground

Tech Update: Radon Contamination

Published by: Phil Thomas
Radon is a naturally occurring radioactive colourless and odourless gas formed in small quantities by radioactive decay wherever...
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Technical Manual, Ground

Pyrite contamination

Published by: Phil Thomas
This technical update provides additional guidance on pyrite contamination. Pyrite traces are found in sedimentary rock used to...
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Technical Manual

Gaps around windows

Published by: Phil Thomas
Sealants, finishing, and tolerances relating to gaps around windows in accordance with the LABC Warranty Technical Manual.
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Technical Manual, Superstructure

Warranty requirements for vertically stacked coupled window assemblies

Published by: Phil Thomas
Warranty requirements for vertically stacked coupled window assemblies including testing, structural integrity, and more.
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Superstructure, Pre-plaster

Vapour control layers

Published by: Phil Thomas
This technical document provides additional guidance relating to the use of vapour control layers (VCLs) in construction.
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Technical Manual

Avoiding common failures in timber window assembly

Published by: Phil Thomas
LABC Warranty's guidance on avoiding the common pitfalls of timber window assembly in line with our warranty stance.
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Technical Manual, Ground

Flexible retaining walls

Published by: Phil Thomas
Issues and warranty considerations when using flexible retaining walls for stabilising slopes and supporting ground.
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Technical Manual, Pre-plaster

Domestic shower and wet room construction

Published by: Phil Thomas
This technical article provides additional guidance on showers and wet room construction for domestic properties.
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Technical Manual, Roofs, Building Regs

Batten space ventilation for pitched roofs

Published by: Phil Thomas
This technical update provides guidance on satisfying the functional requirements in our Technical Manual when installing batten...
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Pre-plaster, Materials

Assessing plywood specification

Published by: Phil Thomas
This technical update provides additional guidance relating to how plywood specifications can be assessed to meet the...
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Technical Manual

Tech update: Architectural brick detailing

Published by: Phil Thomas
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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Technical Manual, Roofs

Panelled roof cassettes

Published by: Phil Thomas
Don't miss the deadline for submitting product approval documents when using roof cassettes on LABC Warranty sites. Read more...
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Technical Manual

Prefabricated glass fibre false chimneys, Dormers, canopies & external mouldings

Published by: Phil Thomas
Three deadlines anyone working with prefabricated glass fibre elements like chimneys, Dormers, and external mouldings.
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