With the building number of reports involving health problems and building defects relating to Chinese Drywall, it is becoming more and more obvious that there is a serious problem with this imported wallboard and that it is most definitely in the homes of New Orleans and Louisiana residents. While many people are aware of this
In breaking news, Democratic Senators Bill Nelson of Florida and Mary Landrieu of Louisiana have called for initiating recalls on drywall originating in China. The South Florida Business Journal reports Two U.S. senators are calling for a recall of high-sulfur Chinese drywall that is believed to be causing metal corrosion and an odor of rotten
WWL TV released a news bit last week that shows Louisiana is well aware of the Chinese drywall threat and are keeping track of complaints as they come in. Of note, the article quantifies just how much drywall may have come into the state for use in building homes to the tune of 60 million
A YouTube video, embedded below, gives a quick two minute run-down of the Chinese Drywall issue and how it can effect homes and their residents. While it has a Florida focus, the same effects and problems are being reported in Louisiana and elsewhere. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wM0NK-M3A0QVideo can’t be loaded because JavaScript is disabled: Chinese drywall fears widen
While it’s hard to tell what type of drywall was used in your home after everything is painted and the home is officially a “home,” there are various health problems and symptoms that homeowners with drywall from China are experiencing. These symptoms include: Nose bleeds Breathing problems Allergy-type symptoms Nausea Headaches According to a home
The Florida Department of Health issued a report on Monday that confirmed what the media and homeowners have known for months: Chinese drywall is toxic. Chinese drywall samples give off a sulfur odor when exposed to heat and moisture, according to a 66-page report released Monday by the Florida Department of Health. The findings of
Residents of the Gulf Coast region are finding a new danger, this time in their homes. Chinese-made drywall is reportedly causing damage to health and property that the public at large, and Louisiana residents in particular, needs to be well aware of.
Starting today and running through Friday, this blog will run through the emerging dangers coming up about Chinese drywall. Suddenly popping up on the news, this drywall is believed to emit gas that damages homes’ wiring and foundation while at the same time causing negative health effects to residents. With experts believing that tens of
Jeffrey Berniard is a specialized injury attorney with over 21 years of experience fighting for Louisiana families.