Archive for June, 2009

Home insurers deny Chinese drywall claims – Bradenton Herald

PALMETTO — Like others with Chinese-made drywall in their homes, Joe and Brittany Baker sought relief from their homeowners insurance company. And, like others, the Bakers were turned down. State Farm denied the Palmetto couple’s claim, saying their policy doesn’t cover damages allegedly caused by Chinese drywall in their home. That’s because homeowner policies in [...]

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Parkland Home Tested For Chinese Drywall Toxins – CBS 4 South Florida

A Parkland homeowner whose residence was built with Chinese made drywall is anxiously awaiting the results of a toxicology tests. The Florida Department of Health conducted the air quality tests over a three day period, Monday through Wednesday, and sent the samples taken to laboratories in Lakeland and Atlanta for analysis. The tests were performed [...]

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Florida Department of Health tests air in house with Chinese drywall – Gainesville Sun

PARKLAND, Fla. — The Florida Department of Health has completed air-quality tests at a home built with Chinese drywall. Officials collected air samples from the Parkland home over three days through Wednesday. The samples were sent to laboratories in Lakeland and Atlanta for analysis. The homeowners had complained about coughing and feeling dizzy. A state [...]

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Sam’s drywall story June 09

mommaswids asked: Sam wrote 3 pages in his journal last night about how he was feeling about having toxic American drywall in our home. He did a great job. Perhaps someone from Georgia Pacific will see this and understand how it affects the whole family. We want people who think they have Chinese drywall to [...]

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Stinking Chinese Drywall

mongrelhead1 asked: Stinking Chinese drywall may be affecting your health. If your drywell smells like rotten eggs, have it removed right away (even if you do like the smell).

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ABC WPBF TV25, West Palm Beach, FL: Cathleen O’Toole discusses Chinese Drywall

RobertsandDurkee asked: WPBF TV25-Cathleen O’Toole discusses concerns of Chinese Drywall with Congressman Robert Wexler. … Cathleen O’Toole Chinese Drywall Congressman Robert Wexler

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Is Your House Making You Sick? Tests and Tips!

AirQualityAirMD asked: Simon Hahessy, AirMD’s scientific director, takes you on an evaluation of a home for indoor pollutants. Mr. Hahessy also provides tips that you can try at home to reduce your exposure to mold, dust mites, airborne particle and more. … “sick home” “simon hahessy” “indoor pollutants” “indoor pollution” mold “dust mites” allergy allergies [...]

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Chinese Dry Wall Failures

LBFGPresentations asked: Liberty Building Forensics Group presents a short film on the Chinese Drywall/Imported Gypsum Drywall failures that are occurring all over the United States. Liberty Building Forensics Group is dedicated to helping educate, diagnose, and remediate these and other building forensics issues that are facing architectural, engineering, and construction businesses. … Chinese “dry wall” [...]

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CBS WINK News, Ft. Myers, FL: Learning legal options with Chinese drywall (5-20-09)

RobertsandDurkee asked: David Durkee discusses Chinese Drywall concerns on Wink News in Ft Myers, FL.

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Is drywall making you sick?

WCNCVideo asked: Is the drywall in your home or apartment making you sick? A senate subcommittee in Washington, DC, is investigating the issue. … wcnc “charlotte news” drywall “chinese drywall”

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