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Chinese Drywall

• Emits sulfur compound gases that combine with humidity to create a dangerous indoor air environment
• Damages most metal components inside a home, including copper wiring, plumbing, HVAC systems, electronics, and appliances
  
• Linked to adverse health effects,including:
  
  • Severe headaches
    
  • Upper respiratory illness (cough, congestion, and asthma)
    
  • Insomnia
    
  • Itchiness and rash
    
  • Burning eyes
    
• The fear and stigma associated with Chinese drywall makes it hard to sell , insure, or refinance
  
• The bulk of the material was imported between 2001 and 2008, but some reports indicate that Chinese drywall problems have shown up in homes built as early as 1997
• A Chinese drywall inspection is complicated and requires specialized equipment
  
• Also known as:
  • Chinese sheet rock
  • Toxic drywall
  • Chinese wallboard
  • Knauf drywall
  • Knauf plasterboard
  • Defective drywall
• The states most impacted by Chinese drywall are
  • Florida
    
  • Louisiana
    
  • Mississippi
    
  • Virginia

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