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July 21, 2009

Drywall Problems Escalate

Problematic drywall imported from China has been making headlines since 2008, when homeowners began complaining about sulfur odors and corrosion of copper wiring. Most of the complaints have come from southern states, where high temperatures and humidity seem to aggravate the problems. The issue has grown to national proportions, spawning a class-action lawsuit and involving Congress and several federal agencies. A new lawsuit against Georgia Pacific (GP) suggests that drywall made in the U.S., not just that made in China, may have some of the same problems.


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