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Update on faulty drywall from CPSC

admin — Sat, 30 Jan 2010 01:40:16 +0000

Many have heard about bad drywall (both Chinese and US made) installed in newer homes primarily in Southern US states. Here is an update and guidance from the Consumer Product Safety Commission. See full report from CPSC.

Update on Chinese Drywall — US Made Drywall also suspect

admin — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 02:32:05 +0000

Researchers at the University of Florida tested both Chinese-made and US-made drywall and found most were emitting some level of sulfur gas. It is this gas being emitted from drywall in newer homes that has caused corrosion with copper wiring, copper piping and has made many individuals sick and their homes inhabitable.

See more at CBS

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Problem Chinese Drywall update

admin — Fri, 31 Jul 2009 17:08:14 +0000

Here is a recent article covering problem Chinese Drywall that talks about developing protocols and standards to help contractors with remediating problems homes. See http://www.usbcinc.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/07/Building-Trend-Magazine-Article1.pdf

Drywall Made In China Causing Problems

admin — Thu, 07 May 2009 18:46:35 +0000

This sad story is getting sadder. More people are discovering their homes were built with Chinese-made drywall and the problems that ensue. No one has quite fully explained the problem…however, the problem seems to be a ‘sulphur’ like substance that is emitted from the drywall is causing corrosion on copper components (hvac, plumbing, electrical wiring etc.) and those living in these houses are suffering ill-health. Read more at CNN.