How Management System Standards Help Organizations Save Money
In the world of international standards, there is an uncomfortable truth that many leaders overlook: a world-class quality management system is only as strong as the people running it. Organizations can invest in sophisticated software, detailed procedures, and advanced compliance tools, but if employees do not understand the “why” behind the “how,” the system eventually […]
Q&A Spotlight Vented and unvented roofs have diffferent insulation requirements that aren’t always apparent By Chuck Bickford | July 13, 2026 Jason’s propossed insulation strategy Insulation is one of those details that almost no one notices when it’s done right—but everyone notices when it isn’t. Whether you’re building in northern Canada or southern Georgia, good […]
Single-story slab-on-grade, brick veneer, Meridian MS (CZ2A). Spray foam attic original to the build (9 years old). Had glue-down LVT fail with moisture and mold at the perimeter. During mold remediation we flood-cut and opened walls to studs in two rooms. Framing, studs, and bottom plates were all clean — no rot, no elevated moisture, […]
Ian_homebuild | Posted in GBA Pro Help on July 12, 2026 02:05pm Some poly vapor barrier repairs were accidentally made with tyvek rather than poly tape. Drywall covered now. How big is failure risk from using housewrap tape instead of poly tape? Thanks. Answer GBA Detail Library A collection of one thousand construction details organized […]
Hi GBA Community, My 1960s Calgary bi-level (Zone 7A) has partially cast-in-concrete floor joists. I’ve read the threads below but want feedback before finalizing my approach. References: – NRCan Fig 6-18/6-19 (air-sealing & insulation details): https://natural-resources.canada.ca/energy-efficiency/home-energy-efficiency/keeping-heat-section-6-basement-insulation-floors-walls-crawl-spaces – GBA Q&A on embedded joists: https://www.greenbuildingadvisor.com/question/insulating-at-the-sill-when-joists-are-embedded-in-concrete – Holladay’s article on embedded joists: https://www.greenbuildingadvisor.com/article/insulating-basement-walls-with-embedded-joists – How to Insulate a […]
Join the leading community of building science experts Become a GBA Prime member and get instant access to the latest developments in green building, research, and reports from the field. Start free trial Replies Expert Member MALCOLM TAYLOR | Jul 11, 2026 12:16pm | #1 Emel, Either are fine. Any moisture will be removed by […]