Chinese drywall problems spread; U.S.-made drywall now target of investigations, lawsuits
Wake up and good morning . A potentially explosive turn of events in the long stewing “Chinese drywall” controversy — housing with drywall that exudes a sulfur stink and corrodes metal wiring and air conditioning in newer homes — comes to us courtesy of today’s Sarasota Herald-Tribune . “Two years after thousands of Americans learned that defective Chinese drywall had contaminated their houses, a growing group of homeowners say they are experiencing similar problems — but their homes are built with drywall made in the United States.
“Ninety-seven homeowners in four states have joined lawsuits against U.S. drywall manufacturers in the past year, claiming that their drywall is releasing enough sulfur gas to corrode wiring and appliances and cause headaches, nosebleeds, labored breathing and irritated eyes — complaints that until now have been mostly associated with Chinese drywall,” the Sarasota newspaper reports. All the makers deny anything is wrong with their products.
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