Chinese Drywall
What You Need to Know
Chinese drywall was installed primarily in residential structures mostly in the south and parts of the western USA but commercial applications did occur
Has a distinctive odor similar to a burnt match smell
Most, if not all, Chinese drywall has been ½” in thickness
Will corrode copper, silver, aluminum, chrome, and some stainless steel but no galvanized metals
What You Need to Do
Conduct visual and/or X-Ray Fluorescence (XRF) testing to confirm presence
Remove drywall that is causing problems
Consideration should be given to removing any impacted metals and/or cleaning of porous materials
Myths and Misconceptions
Rotten egg odors are indicative of the presence of Chinese drywall-FALSE
Health complaints have been confirmed with exposure to Chinese drywall gases-FALSE
Air testing is a good diagnostic tool to confirm the presence of Chinese drywall-FALSE
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