Could Toxic Drywall in Your Home Be Making You Sick?
Millions
of homes and other structures in the Unites States are built using an
interior product commonly known as drywall to create smooth walls and
ceilings that are easy to work with. The benefits of the product are
clear. Construction crews and carpenters can install the sheets of
material in far less time than performing a traditional plaster
finish, allowing them to increase business and profits. This setup is
also beneficial to home and office owners, as they can afford to have
smooth walls at a fraction of the price. This particular building
commodity also allows people to hang art and fixtures with simple
tools. However, some recent studies have shown that an influx of
cheaply made toxic drywall has come into the American market.
The
toxic drywall inquiry began after many homeowners (primarily in the
Florida area) began noticing foul smells around the house during damp
or rainy periods. Some of them became dizzy, got headaches, or became
violently ill. Others noticed that their electronics did not last as
long as they used to. They frequently had to replace radios,
televisions, and even light switches. The
Federal Government eventually stepped in, in an attempt to protect
the health of the homeowners. What they found was startling. It
appeared that certain brands contained some amount of toxic drywall,
recently imported from China. These materials were emitting
relatively high levels of a gas known as hydrogen sulfide. This is
the gas that gives swamps their distinctive "rotten egg"
odor. The reason the homeowners were feeling sick was that the
imported product was emitting these dangerous fumes. In fact,
hydrogen sulfide is widely known as a broad-spectrum poison, meaning
that it can attack almost any system within the body. Here
is a list of health-related symptoms that may indicate the presence
of sulfide gases in your home. Sore
throat and cough Nausea Fluid
in the lungs Fatigue Loss
of appetite Dizziness Headaches
If
you or anyone you know experiences any of the issues discussed above,
be sure to contact a health professional immediately, and have your
home examined. Both of these steps are vital to securing your rights
under the law. If your doctor documents your complaints and
diagnosis, and a professional finds that the kind of wallboard used
in your home is indeed the tainted Florida
drywall, you may
be due recompense.
Also
take careful note of your expensive silver, electronic and copper
items, including copper pipes in the walls. The acidic fumes that may
be causing your illness may also be damaging your expensive
electronic equipment, and putting your home at risk. As the gas
slowly destroys wiring and pipes, it increases the potential for
electrical shorts, which may lead to fires or explosions. Also,
corroded pipes may eventually burst, or cause the water flowing
through them to turn foul. Once
you have your documentation ready, contact a qualified legal expert
to see about pursuing your case for damages against the manufacturer
of the product in the proper court of law.
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