Sheetrock/drywall WARNING!!!

[Beeman]

http://www.azocleantech.com/Details.asp?newsID=4875

This is just too incredible, sheetrock from China! Just how dumb and cheap are we to be importing this junk? Beware if you buy drywall as it might be toxic drywall from China.

[Windy_jem]

OH MY GOODNESS!! How scary is that?? Thank you for bringing it to the board!

[MELOC]

the article was a bit vague concerning the nature of the toxin and how it is doing whatever it is doing.

[arabian knight]

Originally Posted by MELOC

the article was a bit vague concerning the nature of the toxin and how it is doing whatever it is doing.

True and such a one side site as that who knows if everything is on the up and up when reporting something like this. An ALL green site like that, sure would be bias in my book. You know what I mean things like this get reported on NEWS Sites not a site such as that is.

[T-Bone 369]

My understanding is that the effected drywall is off gassing hydrogen sulfide and sulfuric acid - that would explain the tarnishing of the copper. Apparently the manufacturer was using contaminated fly ash as an additive in the product - when it comes into contact with moisture it starts off gassing.

I'm with MELOC about the mentioned site - every article they have about it trys to get you to contact another group that puts you in contact with another - want to bet if you follow it all the way to the end there's a class action lawyer standing with his hand out?

[Yvonne's hubby]

I am sure glad we didnt use any drywall while building our home. all oak and poplar boards, cept the bathrooms, those are all red cedar.

[foxtrapper]

As a counterbalance to toxic Chinese sheetrock, understand that toxic chemicals are used with enthusiasm in US made sheetrock as well.

[floridacracker]

I use to work in that industry and it's been going on for years and it was the reason I lost my job last year lol. Same thing w/ roofing shingles and other interior building componets.

[Beeman]

I used that site randomly. What got my attention was the headline in USA Today this week, I should have linked to that headline for more credibility.

Google it for yourself and read.

[chickenista]

I wonder if it applies to the 'rightnow' sheetrock? Like the sheetrock we are in the middle of putting up? or if it was just from 2001-2006?

[glenn amolenaar]

For the people who do not think this happened. This has been mainly in Florida and many of the builders and developers are already replaceing sheetrock at their own expense. This was released by a trade journal if I can find the link I will post it. I notice whatever is posted the same people seem to be the unbelievers.

Glenn

[Still Learning]

Originally Posted by chickenista

I wonder if it applies to the 'rightnow' sheetrock? Like the sheetrock we are in the middle of putting up? or if it was just from 2001-2006?

I'm wondering this too... that would stink (no pun intended).


~Ashley

[Lilandra]

Originally Posted by arabian knight

True and such a one side site as that who knows if everything is on the up and up when reporting something like this. An ALL green site like that, sure would be bias in my book. You know what I mean things like this get reported on NEWS Sites not a site such as that is.

the site wasn't biased at all... not like msnbc or cnn's reporting of things political, but that's an other argument
I found the site as very informative and gave facts about a bad situation. As with anything, you can't take one source as gospel and need to be an independent thinker and do your own research based on your own experiences.
If we take time to think of the time line they are suggesting for the period this product was used - and wasn't it in the height of our housing boom and natural disasters ie katrina and rita? soooo.... what is a home improvement store to do, not have product? NOPE, they find new sources to serve their customers. What do the get rich quick folks do, or unscrupulous (Chinese) manufacturers do to do when there is money to be made? they cut corners to turn it out quickly...

I feel bad for the folks that are dealing with these problems...

[dixienc]

Originally Posted by Beeman

http://www.azocleantech.com/Details.asp?newsID=4875

This is just too incredible, sheetrock from China! Just how dumb and cheap are we to be importing this junk? Beware if you buy drywall as it might be toxic drywall from China.

Did you see the article about Johnson & Johnson products being investigated in China? I am starting to see a "tit for tat" thing going on here.

[glenn amolenaar]

Try this link.

www.coastalcontractor.net/article/244.html

Lilandra, good post

Glenn

[where I want to]

There was a report issued by a green consumer protection group claiming that some of the ingredients in some Lohnson and Johnson products has small amounts of certain chemicals that have been tested and listed to be possibly cancer causing. J & J responded that the levels of these chemicals where so small as to be safe.
The Chinese, I'm sure, have picked up on this in self-defense. What has really bothered me is the attitude in China of buyer beware- at first I thought with exports, but with there milk scandal, their own products.
Why our govenment can show an interest in protecting it's own people? Money money money- both in business lobbiest for companies making a mint on importing cheap goods and the fact the Chinese own so much of our debt.
Why I will not be renewing my membership with Costco- I can barely find US made products there at all, even food.

[MELOC]

Originally Posted by glenn amolenaar

Try this link.

www.coastalcontractor.net/article/244.html

Lilandra, good post

Glenn

much better article.

[Ken Scharabok]

On importing sheetrock from China. I'm in West-central, TN. There is a sheetrock plant near Erin about 30-40 miles away. Local lumber yards buys Canadian-made sheetrock saying it is less expensive shipped in than sending a truck up to Erin to buy directly from that plant.

In my eBay business I use a lot of 3/4" x 1 1/2" black iron bell couplers. One manufacturer is in Jackson, TN - about 60 miles from here. Their's cost over $6 retail and come loose in a box. My supplier gets Chinese made ones. They come five to a nice display box, each individually plastic wrapped and run a bit over $2 each.

[where I want to]

Ken- I can understand the Chinese products being cheaper but why is Canadian sheetrock less?

[gunsmithgirl]

I always hated drywall anyways. We are not putting any in the new house.