Comments on: Chinese Drywall – A Homeowner’s Nightmare http://blog.metrobrokers.com/2009/10/26/chinese-drywall-%e2%80%93-a-homeowner%e2%80%99s-nightmare/ News and info on Atlanta real estate and north Georgia real estate from the experts at Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Metro Brokers Wed, 17 Mar 2010 15:40:54 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 By: Cyn http://blog.metrobrokers.com/2009/10/26/chinese-drywall-%e2%80%93-a-homeowner%e2%80%99s-nightmare/#comment-1562 Cyn Thu, 07 Jan 2010 14:40:28 +0000 http://blog.metrobrokers.com/?p=1125#comment-1562 The first Chinese drywall lawsuit begins this month and here is some good information on this ongoing issue: http://www.chinese-drywall-answers.com/. Among other problems, people living with Chinese drywall have also suffered eye, respiratory, and sinus problems in addition to problems in their homes such as awful odors and metal corrosion. Some 500 million pounds of Chinese drywall were imported into the U.S., impacting about 100,000 homes. The first Chinese drywall lawsuit begins this month and here is some good information on this ongoing issue: http://www.chinese-drywall-answers.com/. Among other problems, people living with Chinese drywall have also suffered eye, respiratory, and sinus problems in addition to problems in their homes such as awful odors and metal corrosion. Some 500 million pounds of Chinese drywall were imported into the U.S., impacting about 100,000 homes.

]]> By: Randy http://blog.metrobrokers.com/2009/10/26/chinese-drywall-%e2%80%93-a-homeowner%e2%80%99s-nightmare/#comment-1536 Randy Fri, 25 Dec 2009 00:16:28 +0000 http://blog.metrobrokers.com/?p=1125#comment-1536 Home Depot and Lowes have both stated that they sold no Chinese drywall in Georgia. However builders and tradesman may have obtained from other sources. Home Depot and Lowes have both stated that they sold no Chinese drywall in Georgia. However builders and tradesman may have obtained from other sources.

]]> By: Joshua Sophy http://blog.metrobrokers.com/2009/10/26/chinese-drywall-%e2%80%93-a-homeowner%e2%80%99s-nightmare/#comment-1482 Joshua Sophy Tue, 24 Nov 2009 08:20:51 +0000 http://blog.metrobrokers.com/?p=1125#comment-1482 The Consumer Product Safety Commission has finally linked Chinese drywall to metal corrosion in homes with it installed. This will just be the first of many problems associated with this toxic import.A deadline to file a lawsuit against one of the manufacturers is next week. If you've been affected by this product, please don't go without reading: http://www.chinese-drywall-answers.com/ The Consumer Product Safety Commission has finally linked Chinese drywall to metal corrosion in homes with it installed. This will just be the first of many problems associated with this toxic import.A deadline to file a lawsuit against one of the manufacturers is next week. If you’ve been affected by this product, please don’t go without reading: http://www.chinese-drywall-answers.com/

]]> By: Hank Spinnler http://blog.metrobrokers.com/2009/10/26/chinese-drywall-%e2%80%93-a-homeowner%e2%80%99s-nightmare/#comment-1434 Hank Spinnler Sun, 08 Nov 2009 01:57:01 +0000 http://blog.metrobrokers.com/?p=1125#comment-1434 Hi Pete. To answer your question, other then the smell, the drywall will be marked on the back "Made in China" or "Knauf Plasterboard Tianjin (KPT)". Of course, since the back side of the drywall is not usually visible in an existing home, it may require the taking of a sample of the material. Bear in mind that this would constitute a destructive inspection that is not part of the ASHI Standards of Practice. As of now, I have not come across it in the Metro Atlanta area. Hi Pete. To answer your question, other then the smell, the drywall will be marked on the back “Made in China” or “Knauf Plasterboard Tianjin (KPT)”. Of course, since the back side of the drywall is not usually visible in an existing home, it may require the taking of a sample of the material. Bear in mind that this would constitute a destructive inspection that is not part of the ASHI Standards of Practice. As of now, I have not come across it in the Metro Atlanta area.

]]> By: Jamie Lea http://blog.metrobrokers.com/2009/10/26/chinese-drywall-%e2%80%93-a-homeowner%e2%80%99s-nightmare/#comment-1427 Jamie Lea Thu, 05 Nov 2009 20:32:41 +0000 http://blog.metrobrokers.com/?p=1125#comment-1427 Thanks for the info Dana. I've had 2 buyers this year have the home inspectors check for chinese drywall. It's so easy to check. Very popular in Florida & i've heard of cases in Atl. None in North GA yet! Thanks for the info Dana. I’ve had 2 buyers this year have the home inspectors check for chinese drywall. It’s so easy to check. Very popular in Florida & i’ve heard of cases in Atl. None in North GA yet!

]]> By: Joshua Sophy http://blog.metrobrokers.com/2009/10/26/chinese-drywall-%e2%80%93-a-homeowner%e2%80%99s-nightmare/#comment-1419 Joshua Sophy Tue, 03 Nov 2009 06:56:35 +0000 http://blog.metrobrokers.com/?p=1125#comment-1419 People with Chinese drywall manufactured by Knauf Plasterboard Co. have until Dec. 2 to join a lawsuit against the company. Rather than go through a lengthy legal process, join this lawsuit very easily. The following Web site will give you everything you need and help you file a claim and get some closure on this difficult and costly time: http://www.Chinese-drywall-answers.com People with Chinese drywall manufactured by Knauf Plasterboard Co. have until Dec. 2 to join a lawsuit against the company. Rather than go through a lengthy legal process, join this lawsuit very easily. The following Web site will give you everything you need and help you file a claim and get some closure on this difficult and costly time: http://www.Chinese-drywall-answers.com

]]> By: cheryl http://blog.metrobrokers.com/2009/10/26/chinese-drywall-%e2%80%93-a-homeowner%e2%80%99s-nightmare/#comment-1418 cheryl Tue, 03 Nov 2009 02:36:07 +0000 http://blog.metrobrokers.com/?p=1125#comment-1418 I appreciate the information. A young buyer I'm working with right now just asked me about this and I was able to share this information with her. I appreciate the information. A young buyer I’m working with right now just asked me about this and I was able to share this information with her.

]]> By: ann bone http://blog.metrobrokers.com/2009/10/26/chinese-drywall-%e2%80%93-a-homeowner%e2%80%99s-nightmare/#comment-1400 ann bone Wed, 28 Oct 2009 14:26:30 +0000 http://blog.metrobrokers.com/?p=1125#comment-1400 Arthur, I think your NOSE will let you know about the presence of this drywall. Arthur,

I think your NOSE will let you know about the presence of this drywall.

]]> By: Linda Mock http://blog.metrobrokers.com/2009/10/26/chinese-drywall-%e2%80%93-a-homeowner%e2%80%99s-nightmare/#comment-1399 Linda Mock Tue, 27 Oct 2009 20:55:57 +0000 http://blog.metrobrokers.com/?p=1125#comment-1399 Thanks Dana for sharing. I looked online to find a site that is very informative about this issue. See http://www.chinesedrywall.com/ Thanks Dana for sharing. I looked online to find a site that is very informative about this issue. See http://www.chinesedrywall.com/

]]> By: Jeannie Doole http://blog.metrobrokers.com/2009/10/26/chinese-drywall-%e2%80%93-a-homeowner%e2%80%99s-nightmare/#comment-1397 Jeannie Doole Tue, 27 Oct 2009 18:55:55 +0000 http://blog.metrobrokers.com/?p=1125#comment-1397 I came across this in a contract recently! The buyer requested we source where the drywall came from... never heard of this problem before but I became well versed in it! Fortunately it was a builder owner who had all his supplier lists... we backtracked the order and was able to confirm it was made in USA. I wouldn't really know how to determine where it came from otherwise. Jeannie Doole I came across this in a contract recently! The buyer requested we source where the drywall came from… never heard of this problem before but I became well versed in it! Fortunately it was a builder owner who had all his supplier lists… we backtracked the order and was able to confirm it was made in USA. I wouldn’t really know how to determine where it came from otherwise. Jeannie Doole

]]> By: Pete Canavan http://blog.metrobrokers.com/2009/10/26/chinese-drywall-%e2%80%93-a-homeowner%e2%80%99s-nightmare/#comment-1396 Pete Canavan Tue, 27 Oct 2009 15:46:26 +0000 http://blog.metrobrokers.com/?p=1125#comment-1396 Thanks Dana for this information. How prevelant is this problem? How does an inspector know if there is a problem other than the smell or discoloration? Is there any testing equipment to uncover a potential problem? Thanks Dana for this information.
How prevelant is this problem?
How does an inspector know if there is a problem other than the smell or discoloration? Is there any testing equipment to uncover a potential problem?

]]> By: Suzie Metro http://blog.metrobrokers.com/2009/10/26/chinese-drywall-%e2%80%93-a-homeowner%e2%80%99s-nightmare/#comment-1395 Suzie Metro Tue, 27 Oct 2009 15:20:22 +0000 http://blog.metrobrokers.com/?p=1125#comment-1395 I have always liked older homes. This makes me feel very good about buying my 1980's house, with older appliances and windows. It's been fun making the updates and seeing the results of my work. I don't think I would have enjoyed a dry wall job as much! I have always liked older homes. This makes me feel very good about buying my 1980’s house, with older appliances and windows. It’s been fun making the updates and seeing the results of my work. I don’t think I would have enjoyed a dry wall job as much!

]]> By: Brad Carlton http://blog.metrobrokers.com/2009/10/26/chinese-drywall-%e2%80%93-a-homeowner%e2%80%99s-nightmare/#comment-1394 Brad Carlton Tue, 27 Oct 2009 11:58:53 +0000 http://blog.metrobrokers.com/?p=1125#comment-1394 Dana, Thank you so much for sharing this information with us! At this pooint I have not had any problems with any of my listings or homes my Buyers have bought, but if, and when I do, I'll report on the issue! Dana,
Thank you so much for sharing this information with us! At this pooint I have not had any problems with any of my listings or homes my Buyers have bought, but if, and when I do, I’ll report on the issue!

]]> By: Arthur Harris http://blog.metrobrokers.com/2009/10/26/chinese-drywall-%e2%80%93-a-homeowner%e2%80%99s-nightmare/#comment-1393 Arthur Harris Tue, 27 Oct 2009 11:44:47 +0000 http://blog.metrobrokers.com/?p=1125#comment-1393 Dana, This is new information. I have not come across Chinese drywall in my home/listings yet, but now I will be sure to keep an eye out for it. Thanks. Dana,

This is new information. I have not come across Chinese drywall in my home/listings yet, but now I will be sure to keep an eye out for it. Thanks.

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