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Contaminated Drywall Investigation
Contaminated drywall imported from China has wreaked havoc on thousands of homes across the country. It has been linked to corroded wires and air conditioners, as well as health problems like headaches and nosebleeds. The Herald-Tribune's investigation of the drywall prompted lawsuits and Congressional action.
Tags: contaminated drywall; Chinese drywall; drywall; homeowners
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Trouble in the Walls: Contaminated Chinese Drywall
Drywall from China, which has been contaminated, could become one of the” largest consumer disasters in US history”. Gases being released from the drywall are “corroding wires, air conditioners and shorting out electronics, and suspected of causing health problems like severe headaches, respiratory ailments, asthma attacks and nosebleeds”. Many homeowners can’t afford to move and would never be able to sell their homes, so they are trapped with nowhere to turn.
Tags: houses; housing; gypsum board; wallboard; housing market; government; health officials; families; construction; building