Chinese Drywall Not Radioactive, CPSC Says
The Presence of Radioactive Phosphogypsum. Testing on Chinese drywall for the presence of radioactive phosphogypsum is complete. According to the Consumer Products Safety Commission (CPSC), a radiation risk was not found in 21 samples of Chinese drywall that were tested. Earlier this summer, we reported that a Los Angeles Times … [Read more...] about Chinese Drywall Not Radioactive, CPSC Says
Chinese Drywall Homes Property Tax Reductions
Chinese Drywall Homeowners to Revalue Their Properties. Chinese drywall homeowners in Hillsborough County, Florida could see their property taxes reduced this year. According to a report on the ABC Action News Website, the county's property assessor plans to work with Chinese drywall homeowners to revalue their properties. For … [Read more...] about Chinese Drywall Homes Property Tax Reductions
Desperate Homeowner with Chinese Drywall Calls White House
Find a Way Out of His Chinese Drywall Nightmare. Trying to find a way out of his Chinese drywall nightmare, a desperate Florida homeowner recently placed a phone call to President Barack Obama. According to a report on wpbf.com, Larry Kosakowski of Port St. Lucie wants more federal attention focused on the problem. The Consumer … [Read more...] about Desperate Homeowner with Chinese Drywall Calls White House
Chinese Drywall Tests Revealed Bacteria, Fungus, Expert Says
Chinese Drywall Is Infested With Bacteria. A building inspections expert claims Chinese drywall is infested with bacteria, fungus and even fecal matter. According to a report on the Broward-Palm Beach New Times Web site, Spiderman S. Mulholland, owner of U.S. Building Consultants Inc. in Gainesville, Florida, says such contaminants … [Read more...] about Chinese Drywall Tests Revealed Bacteria, Fungus, Expert Says
Chinese Drywall Timeline Questioned
Using Chinese Drywall Earlier Than First Thought. A Florida home built in 2002 has raised concerns that at least one home builder was using Chinese drywall earlier than first thought. General consensus says that builders began using Chinese drywall in the construction of new homes sometime around 2004. According to the Consumer … [Read more...] about Chinese Drywall Timeline Questioned
Chinese Drywall Used by Florida’s Medallion Homes
Another Florida Builder. It has been confirmed that another Florida builder, Medallion Homes of Bradenton, used Chinese drywall in some of its homes. According to Herald-Tribune.com, at least one home in East Manatee’s Country Meadows neighborhood, and two in the Bobcat Trail neighborhood in North Port were built with drywall made … [Read more...] about Chinese Drywall Used by Florida’s Medallion Homes
Senator Says Chinese President Promised Action on Tainted Drywall
To Investigate the Problem of Tainted Drywall. Senator Bill Nelson (D-FL) says the Chinese President has promised to investigate the problem of tainted drywall imported to the U.S. According to a press release from Nelson's office, the two spoke about Chinese drywall through a translator during a break in the Nuclear Security … [Read more...] about Senator Says Chinese President Promised Action on Tainted Drywall
Feds Finally Release Chinese Drywall Remediation Guidance
Long-awaited Guidance on Remediating Homes. Two federal agencies have released long-awaited guidance on remediating homes built with toxic Chinese drywall. In a joint statement issued Friday, the Consumer Products Safety Commission (CPSC) and the Department of Housing and Urban Development advised Chinese drywall homeowners to not … [Read more...] about Feds Finally Release Chinese Drywall Remediation Guidance
Lowe’s Ups Defective Drywall Settlement Offer
Defective Drywall Settlement. Facing withering criticism, Lowe’s Companies Inc. has increased its offer to settle toxic drywall lawsuits. According to ProPublica, the home improvement store chain is offering as much as $100,000 to customers who claim their homes and health sustained damages because of toxic drywall they … [Read more...] about Lowe’s Ups Defective Drywall Settlement Offer
Seeking Chinese Help with Drywall Problems
To Persuade Chinese Companies to Pay for Repairs. US officials are in China hoping to persuade Chinese companies to pay for repairs to homes built with toxic drywall made in that country. Inez Tenenbaum, head of the US Consumer Products Safety Commission (CPSC), is in Shanghai for a meeting with her counterparts there, and will ask … [Read more...] about Seeking Chinese Help with Drywall Problems
