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Federal Officials Advise ‘Gutting’ Chinese Drywall

ike5266 — Mon, 05 Apr 2010 23:45:40 +0000

U.S. homeowners afflicted with corrosive and foul-smelling drywall manufactured in China should completely remove all of it as well as costly electrical and metal components, according to federal officials.

Louisiana Lawmakers Act to Protect Homes with Faulty Drywall

ike5266 — Thu, 25 Mar 2010 23:30:37 +0000

Louisiana officials have introduced legislation aimed at protecting homeowners dealing with Chinese drywall problems.

Louisiana Officials Tallying Chinese Drywall Problems

ike5266 — Wed, 09 Dec 2009 19:58:23 +0000

In light of a recent federal investigation, officials in Louisiana are encouraging homeowners who suspect they might have bad drywall manufactured in China and recently installed in their homes to report any suspected problems.

Federal Report: Chinese Drywall Likely Harmed Homes

ike5266 — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 22:30:32 +0000

A recent federal study of 51 U.S. homes equipped with drywall manufactured in China indicates a “strong” link between in-home corrosion and drywall contents.

China Assisting U.S. in Bad Drywall Investigation

ike5266 — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 22:48:04 +0000

Chinese officials are cooperating with U.S. investigators looking into a rash of bad drywall reportedly causing damage to homes and forcing homeowners to renovate or risk losing their homeowners insurance coverage.

Chinese Drywall Nixing Homeowners Insurance

ike5266 — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 23:29:09 +0000

Thousands of homes in the United States are endangered by potentially corrosive drywall manufactured in China and could cost $25 billion to replace.