Chinese Drywall Toxic?

The number of homeowners who have registered complaints of corrosive Chinese drywall in their homes has topped 6,300, according to the Consumer Product Safety Commission . The commission has received reports from 37 …

The Chinese Drywall Complaint Center is saying,”our number one issue right now is trying to get Chinese drywall 2005-2006 homeowners identified in Florida, Alabama, Louisiana, Mississippi, and the Houston, and Austin Metro areas of Texas, especially if they have a specific type of toxic Chinese drywall Knauf Tianjin.” They say, “Knauf Tianjin may be the [...]

Dave Dettmann takes you on an informational “need-to-know” tour of what to watch out for when buying a foreclosed home. There are many things the buyer needs to “beware” of when purchasing a bank foreclosure, and this video will answer many questions. Part 2 in a series. Dave Dettmann is a Realtor and a real [...]

Habitat for Humanity has come under fire recently for allegedly using tainted Chinese drywall as part of the organization’s aggressive rebuilding program in New Orleans.

Congressional leaders tour Chinese drywall homes

Habitat for Humanity has begun investigating around 50 New Orleans homes it built following Hurricane Katrina amid concerns that they contain potentially defective Chinese drywall. According to a report by ProPublica, the organization has already confirmed that five houses have Chinese drywall and are exhibiting problems associated with the product, such as corroded [...]

ProPublica, an investigative news web site, reported today that Habitat for Humanity homes in the New Orleans Musicians’ Village may be plagued by defective Chinese drywall.Times-Picayune Aerial view of the Musicians’ Village”A house-by-house canvas of Musicians’ Village by reporters from…

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. – James and Maria Ivorys dreams of a relaxing retirement on Floridas Gulf Coast were put on hold when they discovered their new home had been built with Chinese drywall that emits sulfuric fumes and corrodes pipes. It got worse when they asked their insurer for help – and not only [...]

Knauf Plasterboard Tianjian has settled Chinese drywall claims with Beazer Homes USA, Inc. In a statement issued yesterday, Knauf said the details of the Beazer settlement will be made public in the coming days. Knaufs statement also indicated that more settlements with builders could be in the works. According to a CBS News report, [...]

As the Herald-Tribune reported May 3, KPT has been negotiating with as many as ten home builders recently. Knauf Tianjin — commonly called KPT — initially indicated it would provide a response Thursday evening to the Herald-Tribune’s questions …