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This roof/chimney abutment flashing has been chased into a rendered wall to form a straight edge. It’s acting as a soaker because the lead runs under the roof tile, but water can penetrate when rainwater runs down the wall behind the flashing and through capillary action via the poorly fitted…
We all get frustrated at losing work to someone who's quoted significantly less. Even worse, you know that the job can’t be done for that price even if you were prepared to lower standards or dumb down the quality of your service to win the building work. But should the end result of that ‘cost…
LABC has launched a new website for homeowners - Front Door. The site provides practical guidance on all sorts of home improvements and renovations as well as technical advice on obtaining building control and planning approvals.
Launched in February 2021 the website has won plaudits from…
One of our officers was surprised to be greeted with this novel approach to childproofing windows at a recent completion inspection - a child safety gate.
An earlier inspection had highlighted the need to provide some form of guarding to the window because it was within 800mm of the floor.…
It's your decision
You can choose which designer, builder and building control provider you use. The building regulations process needs your decision.
The building regulations involve you so you should choose the people you trust.
Although most people park their cars and vans on the road, occasionally we have to deal with an unexpected guest who arrives in their vehicle through the wall.
When this happens it’s usually Building Control who’ll visit the site following a call from the emergency services to assess the…
This guide is intended to help people involved with replacing windows in existing dwellings to understand the 2021 changes to ventilation requirements of the Building Regulations in England. The article provides details on the key changes, along with examples of how compliance can be achieved.…
Render is becoming increasingly popular. Previously favoured when remodelling an existing home, render has now become a mainstream finish option for new builds.
Housebuilders, especially those involved in smaller plots where quality and finish can be paramount, are responding to the demand and…
Introducing Courtney Bryan, winner of the LABC Newcomer of the Year award in the Grand Finals 2022. Courtney will be sharing what it is like to be a part of Building Control and how it felt to be a winner.
What is your current job title and how long have you worked within this role…
LABC are pleased to announce the launch of our new website for homeowners - Front Door. It aims to provide practical guidance on home improvements, lots of technical advice and information on building control and planning permission approvals.
The website features sections on home…