Noticed an article on the CNN Webb page about imported Chinese stinking/smelly sheetrock in Florida and Alabama. Anyone having similar problems around the country. Article states that the out gassing is even corroding electronic components.
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If you fo to JLC there is an article.
It appears that it is limited to Florida and possibly Mississippi. Large demand after Katrina etc. made drywall impossible to get, so they imported. There appears to be some major problems!
this was about the time the gysum plant caught fire. we had contractor sending flat beds up to 1000 miles away to buy drywall, you could not get any, not at all for about six months.
It all ties in. It appears that the Chinese company is dening any responsibility, at least so far.
There was a discussion here a couple months ago about it.
Chinese investors are buying U.S. real estate right now - mabye they could get a deal on some of those houses??? Just saying...
"...craftsmanship is first & foremost an expression of the human spirit." - P. Korn
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It's people! The soiled/vent drywall is people!
they didn't listen to Charleton Heston either...
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Edited 3/18/2009 9:01 pm by Huck
I just heard that some chinese factories pay 7 cents an hour,, make them work 20 hours a day, with hold the first months pay! Not sure if it's real,, but wouldnt' be suprised if they became drywall!?
View Image"...craftsmanship is first & foremost an expression of the human spirit." - P. Korn
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Wow! This IS serious! Seems obvious where the smell is coming from. Wonder if it's a conspiracy?
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I'm canadian,, who's this guy? Sorry for my ignorance. (had to apoligize,, it's a canadian thing.
And sorry we hi-jacked the thread!
who's this guy?
the last guy you'll ever see if you keep talking that way!"...craftsmanship is first & foremost an expression of the human spirit." - P. Korn
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our agents are everywhere. just remember there is no conspiracy, and you'll be ok...View Image"...craftsmanship is first & foremost an expression of the human spirit." - P. Korn
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Holy crappers! I'm getting out of here,, and running for the hills with my framing chisels and my chainsaw! Later!
(and I thought my cats were on MY side!)
I'm bummed!
Huck - You got a link to that cat picture? Love it!
yeah, just highlight it and click properties,
http://bling.properkernel.com/humor/assassin.jpg"...craftsmanship is first & foremost an expression of the human spirit." - P. Korn
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And for my first major accomplishment this morning to to spit coffee out through my nose and all over my desk and clean jeans from laughing.
Great Picture!