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On Your Mark, Get Set, GO: Chinese Drywall

February 6, 2009

The news about Chinese drywall omiting a sulphur gas and corroding wiring in homes and making people ill is not what our industry needs. It appears the problem is confined to South Florida. My question is: Is this for real?

I am suscipicous of lawyers or unscrupulous hygienst creating work and panic at the same time. I would love to hear from some of our readers in Florida. You guys must know something about this and how real the problem is?

I would prefer not to use Chinese drywall even with no negative reports. I strongly beleive supporting American as much as possible, but this would clinch it.

Mark Fowler joined Walls & Ceilings as editorial director in 2006. Fowler grew up in the construction business and has held a number of positions in different companies and associations. He spent 11 years with the Northwest Wall and Ceiling Bureau before moving to his position with Soltner Group Architects in Seattle. Fowler is currently the executive director of the Stucco Manufacturers Association. He can be reached at Mark@markfowler.org.