Many homes in Florida that were built between 2003 and 2008 contained a drywall that was imported from China which was popularly referred to as the “Chinese Drywall”. A few years later, many homeowners who had installed the Chinese drywall in Florida started complaining of odors, respiratory problems and corrosion that was a result of the dry wall. The U.S Consumer Product Safety Commission started to receive reports of homeowners experiencing the same issues, not just in Florida, but all over the States.
Most homeowners who have the Chinese drywall Florida complained of a “rotten egg” odor that was irritating and made the environment unbearable. The drywall was also reported to cause corrosion of the wiring and other metal structures in the home. The officials at the commission started to assess the possible health and safety risks of the drywall.
What followed was a series of lawsuits against construction companies and the importers, suppliers and producers of Chinese drywall in Florida. Most builders in Florida decided to replace and restore the drywall, and rebuilt homes which were designed using the Chinese drywall. But why were homes having problems with the Chinese drywall? There are a number of experts who tried to explain the reason behind this problematic drywall.
According to the research done, this drywall was discovered to contain gypsum, which has been pointed out to be most likely culprit. Some experts said that if the process of removing sulfur used in making of the drywall was not done properly, the resulting product would have problems. However, the real cause with the Chinese drywall is still not clear.
If you believe that you may have Chinese drywall in your home, then consult an expert immediately. Most homeowners have complained of health problems like nosebleeds, headaches and respiratory problems like asthma after the wall was installed. These health issues could be as a result of the chemicals found in the Chinese drywall, such as carbon disulfide and sulfur dioxide. The severity of these health issues depends on the intensity and duration of exposure to chemicals. Some of these chemical emissions could be the cause of health problems.
In case you have the Chinese drywall, you can have the affected areas repaired by a contractor. Hire a home builder to come and assess your property and have the dry wall replaced by a more effective system. You can also consult an expert to find out if the damage will be covered by your homeowner’s insurance policy.
JJ Staten Homes is a construction and remediation company that has been endorsed by The Chinese Drywall Complaint Center.
