Home Owner Alert – Defective Drywall by Knauf Gips
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I came across this article that I wanted to pass along to all home owners. Apparently, sometime between 2001 and 2007, the US imported some drywall from China. Reportedly this drywall was defective. The off gassing from the product can cause a very offensive odor that resembles rotten eggs that can permeate your entire home. The drywall has also been known to cause corrosion of electrical wiring within the wall of the affected homes. Some damage was also reported to the electrical circuit breaker panels. Copper pipes which are commonly used for water supply can also be affected by the tainted drywall.
This defective drywall was manufactured by a company named Knauf Gips. Most of the defective drywall was sold in the popular 1/2″ thickness, however some 5/8″ drywall was also
sold here in the US. Most of the defective drywall was sold in southern US states, however the defective drywall has been found in some 30 states and the District of Colombia. The attached map shows the ports of import for the defective drywall.
While the debate continues to go on about the actual technical reasons for the problem, home owners need to be aware of the issue. One important thought is that even after the defective drywall is removed from the home, the lingering effects can still be in the home. If your home was built or remodeled after the 2001 date, and you are experiencing any of the above problems, I would recommend that you investigate the drywall in the home. For further information check the following link.
http://www.cpsc.gov/info/drywall/index.html
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