LABC Warranty Technical Manual downloads

The LABC Warranty Technical Manual has been written by our technical experts to provide guidance on meeting the technical standards required at different stages of construction.

Below you have the option to download the full version or the individual sections relevant to your stage of build.

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LABC Warranty Technical Manual - FULL VERSION

Version 11 of the LABC Warranty Technical Manual is applicable sites registered from 1st February 2023. You can also find older versions of the Technical Manual here.

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Technical Manual Section 1: Ground Conditions

Download Section 1 of the LABC Warranty technical manual for technical guidance on assessing and working with ground conditions.

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Technical Manual Section 2: Basements

Section 2 of our technical manual considers construction below ground floor level: basements. Find details on waterproofing systems and drainage.

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Technical Manual Section 3: Foundations

In Section 3 of our technical manual we provide technical guidance on different types of foundations and consider sites with trees and clay.

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Technical Manual Section 4: Ground Floors

Ground floor structures such as suspended beam and block and concrete floors are covered in Section 4 of the LABC Warranty technical manual.

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Technical Manual Section 5: Drainage

Download Section 5 of the LABC Warranty technical manual for technical guidance on foul drainage and storm drainage.

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Technical Manual Section 6: External Walls

Download and view Section 6 of the LABC Warranty technical manual for technical guidance on external wall construction.

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Technical Manual Section 7: Internal Walls

Internal walls made of masonry, timber and metal stud are covered in detail in Section 7 of the LABC Warranty technical manual.

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Technical Manual Section 8: External Windows and doors

Download Section 8 of the LABC Warranty technical manual for warranty requirements and technical guidance on external windows and doors.

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Technical Manual Section 9: Stairs

In section 9 of the LABC Warranty technical manual you will find our warranty requirements and technical guidance for timber stairs.

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Technical Manual Section 10: Upper Floors

Download and view Section 10 of the LABC Warranty technical manual for technical guidance on upper floor construction elements.

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Technical Manual Section 11: Roofs

Section 11 of our technical manual covers pitched, flat and green roofs, concrete, slate and plain titles, and metal deck roofing.

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Technical Manual Section 12: Roof Terraces and Balconies

Roof terraces and balconies are the building parts covered in Section 12 of the LABC Warranty technical manual, available to download here.

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Technical Manual Section 13: Chimneys and Flues

Section 13 of our technical manual provides technical guidance on masonry chimneys and gas flues.

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Technical Manual Section 14: Driveways and Paving

Download and view Section 14 of the LABC Warranty technical manual for technical guidance on the construction of driveways and paving.

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Technical Manual Section 15: Heating Services

Heating services including gas boilers are covered in Section 15 of the LABC Warranty technical manual, available to download here.

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Technical Manual Section 16: Ventilation and Extraction

Section 16 of our technical manual covers ventilation including extract fans, passive stack, continuous mechanical extract and continuous mechanical supply and heat recovery.

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Technical Manual Section 17: Electrical Services

Download and view Section 17 of the LABC Warranty technical manual for technical guidance on mains electrical services.

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Technical Manual Section 18: Cold Water Supply

Water services, cold water supply to plumbing, boilers and appliances is covered by Section 18 of the LABC Warranty technical manual.

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Technical Manual Section 19: Garages

In section 19 of the LABC Warranty technical manual you will find our warranty requirements and technical guidance for garages.

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Technical Manual Section 20: Tolerances

Section 20 of our technical manual summarises the LABC Warranty technical guidance on acceptable tolerances in brickwork.

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Technical Manual Appendix A: Finishes

In Appendix A of the LABC Warranty technical manual we provide technical guidance on finishes, including plasterboard and ceramic tiling.

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Technical Manual Appendix B: Coastal Locations

In Appendix B of the LABC Warranty technical manual we consider warranty requirements for building in coastal locations.

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Technical Manual Appendix C: Materials and MMC

In Appendix C of the technical manual we cover materials handling and storage and considers modern methods of construction approaches.

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Technical Manual Appendix D: Conversions and Refurbishments

In Appendix D of our technical manual we provide guidance on how to meet our warranty requirements when converting or refurbishing existing buildings.

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