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Beazer Homes announced Friday that it had reached an agreement on a settlement with Knauf, the manufacturer of Chinese drywall.  Unknowingly, Beazer installed this drywall in homes and was forced to repair the damage. Initially, I jumped for joy.... (that's not really me, by the way)   Then, I re...

Several months ago, the CPSC released interim guidance on the identification of Chinese drywall. The CPSC itself admits that further development of an identification protocol is necessary. Let's take a quick look at the steps recommended by the CPSC and why they fall far short of the needs of pot...

Today, I had a lengthy conversation with a Realtor in Florida.  She was very knowledgable when it came to Chinese drywall.  Diligently, she had recommended to any of her clients interested in a home that could be affected to have it inspected.  She relied on a home inspector in the area who relie...

The older I get, the less special Friday seems to be.  Anyone else? Work seems to move right into the weekend sometimes.  We provide Chinese drywall inspections and, as an ancilary to the real estate industry, we end up working on the weekends quite a bit.  Although we try not to complete the act...

By now, most real estate professionals in Florida have heard of Chinese drywall.  Most can name the typical symptoms.  Rotten egg smell, corrosion, failing air conditioning systems are among the most commonly known symptoms.  This could be the very definition of knowing "just enough to be dangero...

As of the writing of this article, there are still many questions left to be answered in relationship to Chinese drywall. This uncertainty has led many potential buyers to question the home of their dreams. Estimates are that homes built between 2001 and 2008 could be affected. With so many homes...

On April 2nd, the Consumer Products Safety Commission (CPSC) released prelimary guidance to home owners affected by Chinese drywall. The guidance largely reflects what I have been advising my clients is necessary for months.  Simply removing the drywall is not sufficient.  Many materials are affe...

Chinese drywall is a developing problem. The drywall, imported sometime from 2000 and 2008, emits gases that cause severe corrosion. These gases have been unofficially linked to adverse health effects including headaches, sinus infections, coughing, itching, eye and throat irritation. The Consume...

Chinese drywall has not been conclusively linked to health issues. That being said, reports are widespread indicating that those living in affected homes have experienced a wide range of health issues. These issues range from severe headaches, nose bleeds, coughing, and irritated eyes and skin to...