Ah well there in lies the dilemma doesn't it? If the Government sets regulations we complain that they are too invasive. Can't have the Government telling me what I build my house with. Can't have the Government protect me from Tuberculosis by insisting on Pasteurizing my milk. Can't regulate the banking industry now can we? Well, not until we get hurt then I want to know where they were don't I?
----- Original Message ----- From: RJ To: [email protected] Sent: Tuesday, April 21, 2009 10:19 AM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Toxic drywall from China Isn't it something how well our elected officials take care of us. ----- Original Message ----- From: Betsy Whitney To: blindhandyman-yahoogroups.com Sent: Monday, April 20, 2009 22:22 Subject: [BlindHandyMan] Toxic drywall from China >My friend who is a realtor, sent this to me. It is from a blog that >has such things for people in her field. If you have any experience >with this, please email me and I'll pass it along. >Original Message: >Over the past few months, owners of newer homes nationwide have been >complaining of drywall that smells like rotten eggs. In several >cases, they have had to leave their home because the smell was so >bad. In addition to the putrid smell, many homeowners have reported >problems with air conditioning and other systems that are likely >related to the defective Chinese drywall. This is being called the >next EIFS like disaster in the real estate market! > >Many have spent hundreds and even thousands of dollars - to have air >conditioning, pipes and wiring repaired. Usually, drywall is >manufactured in the United States, but a shortage between 2004 and >2006 prompted many builders to buy drywall from China. > >Most of the reported problems stem from drywall imported from China >during the construction boom years of 2004-2005. Florida and the >Gulf Coast states have been the first to report and have issue with >this drywall showing up but it also showing up in non-coastal areas. > >Knauf Plasterboard Tianjin Co. Ltd. of China, a subsidiary of >German-based manufacturer Knauf, is the company at the focus of >these drywall problems. If your newer home smells like sulfur or >rotten eggs, you may have defective Chinese drywall. The problem is >coming from coal ash that was mixed into the gypsum drywall >compound. It appears that China was attempting to get rid of their >coal ash problems by mixing it with the drywall compound. When the >drywall is exposed to moisture, such as high humidity a chemical >reaction starts. The result of this reaction is the production of >Hydrogen Sulfide and Sulfuric acid gas. This is the rotten egg smell >that is present with the drywall. > >This drywall is responsible for the destruction of the copper coils >in HVAC units in the homes that it has been installed in. The >corrosive off gassing is also responsible for damaging many other >components in the homes from the copper electrical to the nails and >screws that are holding everything together in the home. > >As this is just starting to rear its ugly head, many are not aware >of this problem. If you want to learn more, just do a Google search >on Chinese Drywall and you will find pages of information on it. >This is from my blog ><http://activerain.com/blogsview/924108/Is-Toxic-Chinese-Drywall-in-your-home>Real >Estate Blog - Is Toxic Chinese Drywall in your home? > > >Also, if you have any first hand knowledge please let us know.. >Pictures of it would be great. > Teamwork: Together we achieve the extraordinary. [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
