Chinese drywall

[Mr. Inspector]

My daughter is looking to buy a house in Lakeland Florida that has Chinese drywall. I herd bad things about this drywall years ago but don't know much about it. They told her that the drywall was installed in 2006 and that the bad drywall was around in 2005. The realtor said they will test for the bad drywall. Can someone tell me anything my daughter should know about this?

 

[cda]

if an attorney knows building code, it has to be right:::

http://myfloridalegal.com/__85256CC...B103852576BE00546482?Open&Highlight=0,drywall


You might talk to the local BO, and if they have been there a number of years, should be a good resource.

https://www.cpsc.gov/safety-educati...how-can-i-tell-if-my-home-has-problem-drywall

I think I would pass, and not take a chance

 

[ADAguy]

Need source info as to origin of her drywall. A lot remained on shelves until sold after 2005.
If a reputable builder did the work, maybe/or not?

 

[Mr. Inspector]

Need source info as to origin of her drywall. A lot remained on shelves until sold after 2005.
If a reputable builder did the work, maybe/or not?

She will be 3rd owner. If she could fine the source of the drywall would you know if it was OK or not? We all ready know it's from China, so do you mean manufacturer, wholesaler, or retailer?

 

[ADAguy]

yes, and if exposed can you see any markings?
Last check, have a lab test it.

 

[mtlogcabin]

Crawl up in the attic and pull the insulation back and look for the manufactures name a date of manufacture.
Then GTS for any info you can find

 

[cda]

Yea good answers good answer!!!



I am thinking find another house to buy

 

[ADAguy]

Have you had the house inspected and was this mentioned in the report?

 

[Mr. Inspector]

 

[Mr. Inspector]

From the home inspector;

 

[cda]

I like the disclaimer


I vote for passing on the house

 

[ADAguy]

So, now you "know" the rest of the story. As with asbestos, the material if removed would have to be treated as hazardous for disposal. Is the house part of a tract?
By now the state should have a list of properties known to have this material. Each is a time bomb.

 

[Mr. Inspector]

Testing is now being done. I will post results.

 

[cda]

Any electric outlets pulled to check color

And a/c coils??

 

[Mr. Inspector]

Any electric outlets pulled to check color

And a/c coils??

I don't know what the home inspector does

 

[ADAguy]

? Aren't home inspections typically performed pre-purchase as a due dilligence by the buyer in your state?
Individual performs a visual inspection of and reports as to existing conditions observed relative to age of the building and possible existence of non-permitted or poorly maintained construction or materials exceeding useful life.

 

[Mr. Inspector]

i don't live in FL where the house is

 

[ADAguy]

Still, you should pop for a H.I.

 

[cda]

Still, you should pop for a H.I.

From the home inspector;






Check thread 10


I think they only inspect the basics, what they can see

 

[ADAguy]

Yes, that's what I said earlier (smiling), no destructive testing.
Many people moving from an apartment to a SF for the first time have no idea what is involved in the construction of what they bought.

 

[Mr. Inspector]

Here is the drywall inspection report.

Any comments?

 

[cda]

Here is the drywall inspection report.

Any comments?

They only tested in one place?

I keep saying find a different house, do not take the chance

 

[Mr. Inspector]

cda do you have some kind of experience with this? I don't think I can talk my daughter out of this.

https://www.cpsc.gov/safety-educati...ow-can-i-tell-if-my-home-has-problem-drywall/

 

[cda]

cda do you have some kind of experience with this? I don't think I can talk my daughter out of this.

https://www.cpsc.gov/safety-educati...ow-can-i-tell-if-my-home-has-problem-drywall/

No but I have made mistakes buying and sale of houses


Have you talked to the building official for that city for advice or what has been going on with the dry wall???