Who would have ever thought of it? Chinese Drywall? What is that? Well it is drywall that was imported from China during the drywall shortage that contains sulfuric acid that will corrode the copper wiring in your entire home, and possibly be a health hazzard by continuiously breathing this in.
Based upon estimates approximately 61,000 homes have imported this Chinese Drywall. Over 36,000 homes have been estimated to have it in Florida. The 4 communities I personally know that has this Chinese Drywall are:
- Cobblestone Creek in Boynton Beach,
- Canyon Isles in Boynton Beach,
- Parkland Golf & Country Club in Parkland, and
- Banyan Isles section of Heron Bay
This is so very unfortunate for these homeowners. Many of these homeowners have no idea that they can have Chinese Drywall in their homes. Plus to overcome the perception that every house has this type of drywall in their communities will not be easy.
To do a surface test look at your copper pipes coming from the A/C and hot water heater tanks then check the attic to see if you can find the exposed drywall with a label of where it was made. An inspection would be a little more comprehensive as they would send out lab samples of air quality and the drywall.
David Serle
Vice President/Managing Broker
RE/MAX Services
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