China drywall fix is major project

As investigations continue and lawsuits mount, more Floridians are learning their homes were constructed with toxic drywall imported from China. Some have nowhere to turn because their builder has gone out of business or is unresponsive. The state has received nearly 600 complaints from homeowners who think they have the tainted drywall. Meanwhile, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission is moving forward with plans to visit several sites in China where the drywall was manufactured. The agency has received 800 complaints about the product and is sampling air in homes in Florida and other states. The toxic drywall emits a corrosive gas that damages appliances. It smells of rotten eggs. The drywall was used in about 100,000 houses nationwide built during the housing boom. The health effects of the drywall are still under investigation, but homeowners have complained of headaches, dry eyes, rashes and respiratory problems.

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