More fun from China - drywall this time
From the Florida
Treasure Coast Palm:
Chinese drywall causes problems on the Treasure Coast
Martin and St. Lucie counties are two of nearly a dozen counties where complaints of possible exposure to the contaminated drywall in new homes have arisen.
The problem may have been sparked by drywall imported during the local construction boom of 2004 and 2005.
Some common symptoms are irritated eyes, coughing, sneezing, difficulty breathing, and symptoms similar to bronchitis and asthma.
The contaminated Chinese drywall may be emitting one of several sulfur compounds including sulfur dioxide or hydrogen sulfide. While exposure to fumes from sulfur dioxide can create irritation and breathing disorders, exposure to hydrogen sulfide can be deadly.
And of course, enough time has elapsed that the trail is cold.
As much as I am in favor of small government, some regulatory bodies are a good thing to have...
Posted by DaveH at December 24, 2008 12:05 PM