Drywall From China Being Blamed For Major Home Problems

 
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Old 03-18-2009, 12:55 PM   #1
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Drywall From China Being Blamed For Major Home Problems


This is starting to hit the news. Thought I'd share.

Officials from the the Consumer Product Safety Commission are looking into claims that Chinese-made drywall installed in some Florida homes is emitting smelly, corrosive gases and ruining household systems such as air conditioners, and copper wiring.

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http://www.cnn.com/2009/US/03/18/chi...all/index.html

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Old 03-18-2009, 01:10 PM   #2
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This is starting to hit the news. Thought I'd share.

Officials from the the Consumer Product Safety Commission are looking into claims that Chinese-made drywall installed in some Florida homes is emitting smelly, corrosive gases and ruining household systems such as air conditioners, and copper wiring.

See more at this link:

http://www.cnn.com/2009/US/03/18/chi...all/index.html
I just read about this in this months JLC issue. There is allot of unhappy HO, Builders, etc. The HO already filed a class action lawsuit.
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Old 03-18-2009, 09:53 PM   #3
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We've heard about here. Theres a thread I think named "anyone use this drywall" Good lookin out dude.
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