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Newport News Chinese Drywall

 
Newport News, Virginia is one of the cities most dramatically impacted by Chinese drywall in Virginia.  The homes containing Chinese drywall in Newport News, similar to other coastal areas, are exposed to significantly higher levels of heat and humidity.  These two factors have been linked to the level of gases produced by Newport News Chinese drywall.  As such, it is no surprise that the effects of Chinese drywall have been quicker to manifest themselves in Newport News than in other areas of Virginia.
 

My Newport News home shows no symptoms of containing Chinese drywall.  Why do I need an inspection?

 
Many homes in Newport News that were built between 2003 and 2008 do not contain Newport News Chinese drywallChinese drywall.  Some of these homes, however, do contain Chinese sheetrock.  The uncertainty associated with toxic drywall in Newport News has largely paralyzed potential buyers.  The decision to buy a new home is significant and the risk associated with that Newport News home containing Chinese drywall is huge.  The cost to remove and repair a home with Chinese drywall in Newport News can quickly exceed $100,000.  For this reason, potential buyers are avoiding entire Newport News neighborhoods if a single home in that neighborhood is rumored to contain Chinese drywall. 
 
Sellers who list their Newport News home as "certified Chinese drywall free" will not have to succumb to drastic price reductions and will be better able to sell their home. 
 
Similarly, several lenders and insurers will require more than a simple visual inspection.  A visual inspection offers literally no guarantees.

Newport News Chinese Drywall Adverse Health Effects

 
Chinese drywall has been linked to several different health issues.  These health issues range from constant headaches to severe nose bleeds.  Upper respiratory illness as well as itching and irritated eyes and skin have also been reported as caused by Chinese drywall in Newport News.  Although no official report has linked these symptoms to Chinese drywall, the litany of reports from home owners is sufficient evidence for many.
 
The long term risk of exposure to Newport News Chinese drywall is not currently known, but many health experts Chinese drywall Newport Newsadvise those living in a Newport New home that contains Chinese drywall to open the windows on a regular basis to encourage air exchange.  Some experts go further and advise homeowners to leave their homes permanently.
 

Newport New Chinese Drywall Property Damage

 
Chinese drywall in Newport News has been conclusively linked to severe corrosion.  The gas that is produced by Chinese sheetrock combines with the latent humidity in the air to create a highly corrosive environment.  Electronics, appliances, and nearly every metal component in the home is affected by Chinese drywall in Newport News.  Air conditioning units fail every other year.  Televisions last just a few months. 
 
Most significantly, there is evidence to indicate that Newport News Chinese drywall can contribute to an increased risk of electrical fire.  The copper wires that serve as conductors throughout the typical home are significantly affected by Chinese drywall in Newport News and the corrosion that coats these wires could lead to a higher likelihood of house fires as a result. 
 

Newport News Chinese Drywall Inspectors -- Buyer Beware!

 
Throughout much of the country, including Virginia, inspectors have come forward offering Chinese drywall testing.  Newport News is no exception.  The vast majority of these inspectors offer a visual inspection for Chinese drywall in Newport News.  They look not only for labels indicating "made in China," but also the tell-tale signs of Chinese drywall.  While these inspections are certainly better than nothing, they are not insurable or guaranteed.  As a result, the offer very little peace of mind to potential buyers, insurers, or lenders. 
 
Some inspectors are offering limited material testing as well.  These inspectors have taken things a step further.  They agree to come into the Newport News home and sample drywall for analysis.  Although these inspections are significantly better than simple visual inspections, they fall short in one critical aspect -- sample numbers.  These inspectors typically offer 5 or 10 samples.  Some offer to take as many as 25 samples.  The average home in Newport News, however, contains upwards of 150 sheets of drywall.  Considering that many homes in Newport News with Chinese drywall have been found to be built only partially with Chinese drywall, testing less than 20% of the home's drywall does not result in comprehensive sampling of a home.  

 

Newport News Chinese Drywall Property Values

 
Due to the fear and stigma of Chinese drywall in Newport News, property values have plunged even further in many neighborhoods.  Reports indicate that it is nearly impossible to sell a home in a neighborhood that has been affected by Chinese drywall in Newport News. 


Certified Chinese Drywall Testing offers the nation's only insurable Chinese drywall testing protocol.  Newport News Chinese drywallA negative test for Chinese drywall in Newport News proves that your home does is free of Chinese drywall.  Based on our testing protocol, homes that test negative for Chinese drywall are able to be insured by an insurance policy that specifically covers any damages associated Chinese drywall in that Newport News home.  In addition, the policy is assignable to potential home buyers.  Home owners trying to sell a home will offer this policy as peace of mind that the home does not contain Chinese drywall.  This makes it possible to sell your Newport News home without the drastic price reductions necessary to sell homes affected by Chinese drywall.  The homeowner can purchase this policy and assign it to the buyer, thereby protecting the new buyer from any risk associated with Chinese drywall!  This policy is able to overcome the Newport News Chinese drywall stigma.
 

Newport News Chinese Drywall Builders


Certified Chinese Drywall Testing has been notified that several builders throughout the country are offering to remediate homes that have been affected by Chinese drywall.  In an effort to reclaim their reputation, these builders are taking it upon themselves to repair homes that were built with Chinese drywall.

These builders should be commended for their efforts, but home owners should proceed with caution.  Often times, the builder is asking that home owners sign liability releases before they complete work.  In this situation, home owners are advised to consult with an attorney prior to signing anything.  In addition, home owners are advised to include a third party testing and certification of the work.  Home owners will be required, when they sell the home, to disclose that the home was remediated for Chinese drywall.  Certified and guaranteed Newport News Chinese drywall test results will produce the confidence that the work was properly completed and that the home is completely free of Chinese drywall.


Newport News Chinese Drywall Homeowners Insurance

A developing issue with Newport News Chinese drywall relates to insurance companies.  Typical home owner's insurance does not cover Chinese drywall nor any associated damages.  Homeowners who submit a claim to their insurance companies have been notified that their coverage will be dropped or not renewed.  This is because Newport News Chinese drywall increases the risk of house fires due to corroded electrical conductors. 

In addition, reports have surfaced that some home owner's insurance companies have been preemptively dropping or not renewing coverage for homes that are related -- either by neighborhood or by builder -- to those homes that have submitted claims for Chinese drywall in Newport News, Virginia.

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