Toxic Chinese Drywall: Is It in your Home?
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Risks to Health and Home
Some homeowners with Chinese drywall report a storng sulfar smell, similar to that of rotten eggs, permeating thier homes. Health problems are said to include headaches, respiratory ailments, irritated eyes, and nosebleeds. In additiona, the toxic gas is thought to be responsible for corroding copper and tarnishing silver, resulting in the failure of everything frm computers and TVs to air conditioners and refrigerators. Even electrical wiring and switches have been affected, as have the silver on mirrors and jewelry. Click to see information from the Florida Department of Health.
Tests Conducted
Tests recently conducted for the Florida Department of HEalth, found small amounts of the chemical strontium sulfide in samples of imported wallboard. When combined with humid air, trace amounts of the toxic gases, hydrogen sulfide, carbon disulfide, and carbonyl sulfide were released, Further testing will be conducted to determine more baout the chemical makeup of the product and teh amount of gas releasesd.
Products Involved
Chinese drywall made by 20 different companies was imported into the U.S. between 2004 and 2008. Several of them - including Knauf Platerboard Tianjin (KPT), Knauf Gips (KG), and Taishan Gypsum Co. - have been the focus of the lawsuits that have been filed to date.
What to Do
It's impossible to determine the origin or manufacturer of installed drywall without removing sections of it, and even then, drywall is often poorly marked on the back o rnot marked at all. Since some imported drywall doesn't appear to cause a problem, the best way to know if your house is at risk is the sulfar smell and by checking the copper in appliances for signs of corrosion. Tests on samples can then be conducted to confirm the presence of contaminants. If your drywall does have a problem, there is little that can be done to alleviate it other than tearing out all the drywall out and replacing it.
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