I receive some calls lately from some of my clients that want to know if their houses had been building using Chinese Drywall. I just want to post the information that my Company Century21 City Real Estate had posted just a couple of days ago and I want to share wit all of you.
Because the problems with Chinese drywall and its area usage locations are being newly discovered as of this writing, information is sketchy at this time. However, this is what we know so far.
It is currently under testing and investigation by the Health Department and the Environmental Protection Agency. Effects are yet unknown.
Signs to look for before testing:
1- Four sulfur smell of rotten eggs or dead fish in the house
2- Cooper pipes are pitted (not tarnished). Run you finger over them - you will feel bumps
3 - Copper wiring pitted (don't touch wiring).
4 - Sterling silver is pitted (not tarnished). Again run your finger over it.
5 - Coils in the a/c system are fairly new but have been replaced due to corrosion.
6 - Go into the attic and clear away the insulation from an area of the sheetrock which is your ceiling in the rooms below. See if it's stamped 'Made in China".
Builders that used Chinese Drywall: Lennar, WCI, Centerline Homes
Benito Borrero- Your Realtor in Coral Springs, Parkland and East Broward
Century21 City Real Estate
954 -588-9978