You have access to Version 12 of our Technical Manual

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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