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Important
Information About Chinese Drywall
Shortages in
American made drywall products (between 2004 and
2006) prompted some Florida building companies to
import drywall from China. It is thought that the
drywall was used in new home construction.
As much as 10 million square feet of this defective
drywall may have been used in Florida new homes. The
defective drywall is manufactured using fly ash
which is a waste product of coal burnt in power
plants. The defective drywall emits sulfur
compounds, leading to electrical and air conditioner
damage and possible health problems (including
respiratory problems, nose bleeds, headaches, and
irritated eyes).
The typical signs
of Chinese drywall are corrosion to your copper
piping and electric wiring, failure of the A/C
coils, and corrosion or black spots on faucets and
even the backs of mirrors.
It is currently unknown as to how
many homes may have been constructed with the
defective drywall, however the state attorney
general has launched an investigation into the
matter, at the request of the Florida Home Builders
association. At the
center of these defective drywall problems in
Florida is Knauf Plasterboard Tianjin Co. Ltd. of
China, a subsidiary of German-based manufacturer
Knauf.
Lennar and Taylor Morrison are two
of the most notable home builders affected. Lennar
has filed a 105-page lawsuit earlier this month, and
has worked with homeowners to have their defective
drywall replaced with a suitable substitute.
If you have any of the signs of
Chinese drywall and would like an independent
inspection, please call to schedule an appointment. |
