Chinese drywall causes problems on the Treasure Coast
PORT ST. LUCIE — 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.
Exposure to 50 parts per million of hydrogen sulfide for more than ten minutes can cause extreme irritation. Inhalation of 500 to 1,000 parts per million can cause unconsciousness and death through respiratory paralysis and asphyxiation, according to environmental experts.
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has any decisions been made to what happens to the removed board, how is it safely disposed of and what are the likely cost implications, and when will be given definate guidelines to resolve.if i remove board and have insulation resistance tests carries out on cable ect and reboard who signs off job and will new guidelines come out in six months ,which would mean the work ive carried out is non compliant and my property hard to sale in future? or do homeowners sit and wait in a potentially toxic enviroment along with the worry , which is also bad for youre health decisions need to be made and stop importing sub standard chinese products
Richard, any house you look at your going to have to have it inspected for Chinese Drywall. What we are seeing that it’s not the entire community just a large percentage. When you find a house that you like Google the community to see how widespread it is.
Is there a list of developments that were affected by Chinese Drywall in the Treasure Coast Area of So. Florida, Port St. Lucie, Ft. Myers, Ft. Pierce, Vero Beach, etc.
We need to move into that area, and are looking to purchase a home. We do NOT want to get involved in something as dangerous as this dry wall issue. Can you help?