Defective Chinese Drywall
US, Canada and Puerto Rico
Thousands of homes throughout the United States were built with Chinese drywall from 2005 to 2007, following a national construction boom and numerous hurricanes, which led to a shortage of American-made drywall and an increase in the purchase of drywall from China.
The drywall imported from China was found to be defective and responsible for causing property damage as well as health problems. If your business or residence contains Chinese drywall, please contact the experienced defective products attorneys at Balkin & Eisbrouch,LLC today. We are currently investigating cases of health problems and property damage as a result of the Chinese drywall that was put in thousands of homes all across the United States. It has been estimated that the cost of this disaster will exceed $25 billion.
Effects of Defective Drywall
The Chinese drywall housing crisis has spread quickly across the country. Tens of thousands of homeowners are suffering from contamination and a decline in their property value. The defective Chinese drywall can:
- Emit a horrible, dangerous sulfur odor that does not go away
- Corrode entire electrical systems, copper piping, and HVAC systems
Defective Chinese drywall has the power to destroy your home or business to the point of no recovery.
Causes of Defective Drywall
The exact cause of defective drywall problems is still uncertain, though research is being conducted by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) and numerous other agencies.
Companies that have been linked to Chinese drywall include:
- Knauf Plasterboard Tianjin Co. Ltd.
- Lennar Homes
- Taylor Morrison
Signs of Defective Drywall
In a majority of cases, the most apparent sign that defective Chinese drywall is present is a strong sulfuric odor in your home, similar to the smell of rotten eggs. Other signs include:
- Corrosion of copper coils in your air conditioning unit
- Tarnishing of silver products, like jewelry and silverware
- Blackening and corrosion of other metal components
- Problems with electrical wires and appliances, caused by the sulfur compound emitted by the defective drywall
Health Concerns Associated with Chinese Drywall
While the long-term health effects of exposure to Chinese drywall are still being investigated, some homeowners who have been victims of the defective drywall complain of various symptoms that subside when they leave their homes.
The most commonly reported short-term symptoms include:
- Irritated and itchy eyes
- Difficulty breathing
- Headaches and nausea
- Persistent cough
- Dizziness
- Skin rashes
- Runny or bloody nose
- Frequent sinus infections
- Repeated asthma attacks
If your home or business was constructed with Chinese drywall, please contact the defective products attorneys at Balkin & Eisbrouch, LLC today. Please call our law firm today. We serve clients in the United States, Canada and Puerto Rico.
