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Jaydee405 months ago

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Nothing in this article lists any defect in the drywall. If any drywall becomes wet for a long period it gives off a distinctive oder, sounds to me like poor workmanship rather than defective drywall. Another example of blame some one else in my opinion. Is it bash China day again?

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  Sabretooth5 months ago
  
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  Drywall subjected to several soakings also becomes a breeding ground for black mold, nasty stuff. This is typical of any drywall.
  
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    Jaydee405 months ago
    
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    And the spores in the mold cause the health issues they describe. Doesn't matter where the drywall comes from. No reason to bash China here.
    
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    GehlLady5 months ago
    
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    True Sabre, but there has been no mention of water damage. It is very apparent with just a visual inspection when drywall has been wet.
    
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      Jaydee405 months ago
      
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      Drywall is made of at least 20 % sulfur to begin with, what are the alleged numbers then? no info in article.
      
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  GehlLady5 months ago
  
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  Jaydee,
  The drywall is flawed, the corrosion problems can not be linked to mold. The article did not expand on the damages to wiring and appliances, but it did mention them, so I'm somewhat puzzled at your comment. These homes have not had water problems, there has not been reports of water damage in these homes.
  The coverage has been more extensive here in the States, particularly in Florida, so I do have information not covered in detail by the submission, but the article is factual. I don't believe the submission was intended to be an all inclusive expose, but calls attention to a very real problem.
  
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  Dionys5 months ago
  
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  There are plenty of defects in the Chinese drywall being discussed. There are heavy amounts of Sulfuric and organic compounds leading to dangerous outgassing. There are a lot of reports in Florida and other states where this was used of copper wire oxidizing and rotting away within the period of a few months.
  
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