Published on October 21, 2009.
It has been reported that many home owners – mostly in South Florida, but some in Virginia as well – have been complaining of drywall they have. Drywall, the board used to make interior walls is imported from China. Besides smelling like rotten eggs, the chinese drywall is found to emit a sulfur compound that corrodes wiring, air conditioning coils and other metals. Many home owners have spent thousands to repair or replace wiring, air conditioning units and other systems destroyed by the fumes. Many of them are also concerned that the drywall issues will affect the value of their houses, as well as their ability to sell.
Furthermore, chronic exposure to the chinese drywall may cause respiratory and other health problems as the material is emitting toxins that could be dangerous to the health of residents. According to environmental experts, exposure to 50 parts per million of hydrogen sulfide for more than ten minutes can cause extreme irritation and inhalation of 500 to 1,000 parts per million can cause unconsciousness and death through respiratory paralysis and asphyxiation. If you are experiencing similar problems with you home, you should contact chinese drywall attorney. They will help you to win your chinese drywall lawsuit. Keep in mind that as a victim, you have valuable legal rights.