Category Archives: Chinese Drywall
Chinese Drywall Syndrome – What to Do?
There have been many articles and newscast done about the Chinese drywall and sheetrock info. Wading through it all can take quite a bit of time and when you are finished you may still not quite understand everything that has and is happening with the litigation process, and what lawyers are doing to get the … Continue reading
Chinese Drywall, Allergies, and Asthma: Should you Be Concerned?
The story goes on and on about Chinese Drywall with no end in sight. It seems that no one can make up their mind about what is causing the noxious odors in the homes with Chinese Drywall installed in them. Several Florida builders are being proactive by removing the drywall and replacing it after multiple … Continue reading
How Did the Chinese Drywall Situation Get Started?
The Chinese drywall and sheetrock scandal has been in all the newspapers lately. However, many do not know how this horrible mess even got started. Hopefully this will get you the Chinese drywall and sheetrock info you’ve been searching for. To be able to make more profit many companies outsourced to China to manufacture drywall … Continue reading
Detect If You Have Toxic Sheetrock From China
Normally talking about drywall doesn’t bring tears to your eyes or memories of rotten eggs. For quite a few people who have had the misfortune of having the unbelievable happen, here is some Chinese drywall and sheetrock info just for you. There have been some serious problems resulting from some imported drywall during the years … Continue reading
Tax Breaks and Tax Cuts on Chinese Drywall
Ahhhhhh. The sweet smell of sulfur in the air. Nothing could be more corrosive! Thousands of taxpayers are still dealing with the horrible mess of corrosive drywall, otherwise known as, “Chinese Drywall.” The issues began when the appearance of certain imported drywall hit the US marketplace between 2001 -2008. Homeowners have reported blackening or corrosion … Continue reading
Reselling a Home With Chinese Drywall
Chinese drywall is a problem. It is a big problem. It appears that it causes health issues and it has been conclusively linked to property damage. In addition to affecting the homes that actually contain defective drywall, the stigma and fear has extended to homes in the same neighborhood. Although the majority of the surrounding … Continue reading
Should You Get a Chinese Drywall Inspection?
If you’re wondering what to do if you have toxic drywall, and whether you should have a Chinese drywall inspection, here’s some information to help you find out what you need to know. Chinese drywall was used during the housing boom that occurred after the devastating 2005 hurricane season that damaged so many homes in … Continue reading
Check for Chinese Drywall Before Purchasing a Home
Today there is no shortage of articles and news stories on the problems, which have been associated with Chinese drywall. and new home construction. There are many different types of problems that have been related back to this common building material. These problems are leaving new home buyers unsure of whether or not they are … Continue reading
CPSC Wants to Achieve Chinese Drywall Resolution
The saga of contaminated drywall has been going on now for a few years since the problems were first discovered. For many home owners, there is no end in sight either. Thousands of home owners have been affected across the nation; many insurers will not cover the home owners’ expenses to get the materials replaced … Continue reading
Heat, Humidity, and Chinese Drywall
The problem with Chinese drywall is that it creates a corrosive and potential hazardous indoor environment. Strontium sulfide, present in this drywall, combines with latent humidity in the air to create hydrogen sulfide, a highly corrosive gas according the OSHA. This corrosive gas reeks havoc on nearly every metal component in a home, ruining electronics … Continue reading