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Defective Chinese Drywall

The lawyers / attorneys at our firm are offering free consultations to residents of Florida and other states whose homes have been ruined by defective Chinese drywall.  Owners of new homes - mostly in South Florida, but some in Virginia as well - have been complaining of drywall that smells like rotten eggs. Reports indicate that the drywall emits a sulfur compound that corrodes wiring, air conditioning coils and other metals, and may cause health problems from chronic exposure.  It has been determined that the drywall responsible for these problems was imported from China.

Our Chinese drywall lawyers are actively investigating these complaints, and we have seen how devastating the  problems caused by defective Chinese drywall can be. Many people have been driven from their homes by the putrid smell. First and foremost, there are concerns that the fumes being emitted by the Chinese drywall could cause respiratory and other health problems.

Many Chinese drywall victims have spent thousands to repair or replace wiring, air conditioning units and other systems destroyed by the fumes.  Many are also concerned that the drywall issues will affect the value of their houses, as well as their ability to sell.  This is especially true in Florida, where home values have already been decimated by the recent real estate collapse.

Our firm will work hard to make sure the builders, suppliers and manufacturers responsible for this defective Chinese drywall are held accountable.  If you have experienced foul odors in your home, corroding air conditioning coils and wiring, or any other problem related to Chinese drywall, you may be entitled to compensation.  Please call our Chinese drywall lawyers right away to protect your legal rights.

Chinese Drywall Problems

Drywall is the board used to make interior walls. Usually, it is manufactured in the United States, but a shortage between 2004 and 2006 prompted many builders to buy drywall from China.  Our firm's investigation has confirmed that most of the reported problems stem from drywall imported from China during Florida’s construction boom years of 2004-2005.  One official with a large building supply company recently told a Florida newspaper that more than 10-million square feet of the Chinese drywall was imported to southwest Florida during that time.

In some Florida developments, the drywall issue emerged after months of failures in heating and cooling systems.  Air-conditioning evaporator coils, which are supposed to last a decade or more, are corroding and failing in homes only a couple of years old. Pipes and wiring may also be deteriorating because of the Chinese drywall fumes.

Knauf Plasterboard Tianjin Co. Ltd. of China, a  subsidiary of German-based manufacturer Knauf, is the company at the center of Florida’s drywall problems.  Reports have indicated that some of the drywall may have been kept on barges at sea for months awaiting permission for importation to the United States.  There is speculation that the humidity the material was exposed to while at sea may have something to do with the drywall's fume problems.

Knauf has issued a statement insisting that the sulfur-like smell coming out of its drywall poses no dangers.  The company maintains  that the damage done to air conditioning and electrical wiring is the result of drywall made by some other company - though it has been unable to name which one. Knauf has also insisted that the drywall problems are confined to Florida, but  our firm has become aware of similar reports coming out of Virginia Beach, Virginia.

Many of the Florida homes that are the subject of Chinese drywall complaints were built by Lennar Corp., the nation’s second-largest builder by volume.  According to a report in The Wall Street Journal, Lennar is testing, and continues to test, a dozen of its Florida developments and has shared results with the state health department.  The company has relocated several families in order to rip out and replace the drywall in their homes.

Our firm is actively working to uncover what other companies, builders and suppliers might share responsibility for the Chinese drywall problem.  If you are experiencing similar problems with you home, or have other information about other parties that may have had a hand in this disaster, our Chinese drywall lawyers want to hear from you.

Chinese Drywall Health Problems

There are concerns that the horrible smell coming from Chinese drywall is an indication that the material is emitting toxins that could be dangerous to the health of residents.  According to a report on Environmental Expert.com, the drywall is made from gypsum, a natural material.  The problems appear to be related to the presence of iron disulfide (FeS2 pyrite). Hydrogen sulfide (H2S), carbonyl sulfide, sulfur dioxide (SO2), and carbon isulfide (CS2) are also suspected as culprits, the Web site said.

Health officials are still trying to determine what  health problems these fumes might cause.  A toxicologist for the state of Florida recently told one newspaper that the odor causes people to experience mild and moderate respiratory irritation that clears up when they leave the homes.  Other residents have reported that they are experiencing headaches that also go away when they leave their houses. Other symptoms being reported included irritated eyes, coughing, sneezing, difficulty breathing, and symptoms similar to bronchitis and asthma.

Especially worrisome is the possibility that the Chinese drywall is emitting hydrogen sulfide fumes.  Exposure to 50 parts per million of hydrogen sulfide for more than ten minutes can cause extreme irritation. Inhalation of 500 to 1,000 parts per million can cause unconsciousness and death through respiratory paralysis and asphyxiation, according to environmental experts.

Health officials are most concerned that the Chinese drywall fumes could be especially dangerous  for sensitive populations.  These include the very young and the elderly.  People with asthma and chemical sensitivities would be at greatest risk.  These worries have caused many people to flee their homes in an effort to preserve their health.

Legal Help for Victims of Chinese Drywall

If you or someone you know is experiencing foul odors in your home, frequent problems with air conditioning and other systems, or any of the health problems linked to Chinese drywall, you have valuable legal rights.  Please visit www.yourlawyer.com, or call 1-800 LAW INFO (1-800-529-4636) to discuss your case with one of the Chinese drywall lawyers at our firm.

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