wonder all the time. Are there any poisonous Chinese dry here in North Carolina and especially in Charlotte, NC? Since I am a building inspector in Charlotte, NC is a very valid question. Before answering that, although I think it is necessary to explain what is wrong with the drywall.

During the housing boom of 2004-2006 (some sources say, 2001-2008), some providers gypsum imported from China. It is a little unusual import, gypsum board, because it is so difficult and expensive to transport. The reason it was so it made sense at this time a strong demand for dry construction of the housing boom caused at the time. The application was submitted to the U.S. exceeded supply. This application also by several hurricanes. The plaster was transported to the seaports and obviously most of plasterboard, which has been found so far been found in the vicinity of the ports on the Gulf Coast, including Southeastern seaports Charleston, SC and Wilmington, NC.
gypsum plaster, which contains natural sulfur compounds made. It is thought that held the drywall from China sea If the plaster is exposed to moisture, it can hydrogen sulfide gas can dissolve in plaster. Gypsum board, once installed in the houses starts emitting these sulfides. These sulfides cause rapid oxidation and important metal. This led coils prematurely rust rust plumbing pipes, metal corrosion and electrical appliances and outlets prematurely. Besides the physical problems found with gypsum, that health problems too. They were identified as some of the drywall problems. Concerned this toxic drywall include respiratory irritation, headaches, eye irritation, coughing, nosebleeds and breathing difficulties.

What are the warning signs that you may have toxic Chinese drywall in your house are? Was your home built in 2001-2008, especially 2004 to 2006? The first character, and above all, a constant “rotten egg” smell. The second sign is corrosion or Black Metal, including plumbing, electrical, jewelry, hinges and guitar strings, etc. The sulfur rust and the cooling coil start. Another thing you can do to check on the back of the drywall to get. You can do this in attics or partially finished basements and garages. When you get to the back of the drywall to see sight when you see Knauf ASTM C36 or stamp on the document.

The answer is it toxic Chinese drywall in NC? The answer is yes. In July 2006, a freighter called Djervanger Star in Wilmington, NC, was docked after a journey from China. His charge was about 9,000 tons of plaster, enough to build about 2,000 apartments. He also believes that passed several ships laden with gypsum boards on the Port of Charleston SC. On 22 Announced April 2009, the first family of North Carolina, a legal dispute with toxic drywall Chinese Holly Springs NC. The plaintiffs, Daniel and Mary Flannigan brought against Stafford Custom Homes in Southern Pines NC. The couple have claimed noticed a smell of “rotten eggs” egg shortly after his arrival in their new home. Employees Stafford said he was from a water heater. Stafford replaced the water heater. Then, the evaporator for the AC rusty after 3 years. Many metal objects in the house turned black Flannigan’s like jewelry chains and guitar. The couple said they were severe headache experience. The Flannigan’s sued for damages and punitive damages.

It is estimated that around 100,000 households are affected by this toxic Chinese drywall. So far, seems the majority in Florida and the Gulf Coast, but anywhere where there is a real estate boom was pretty close to a port of entry to be sensitive. Without written is in my home town of Charlotte, NC has been identified, but search the entire Our inspectors continue to build for characters in the houses between 2001 and 2008. For more information on the toxic Chinese wall plaster or other things for home inspection or visit the website or homeinspectioncarolina.com CharlotteNChomeinspector. com

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