Tainted Chinese Drywall Concerns Went Unreported for Two Years

A leading East Coast homebuilder learned four years ago that the Chinese-manufactured drywall it had installed in several Florida homes was emitting foul odors, according to documents obtained by ProPublica and the Sarasota Herald-Tribune.
The company, WCI Communities, was so concerned that it started planning to tear out the material and rebuild the houses. But it [...]

Virginia Announces Taskforce on Defective Drywall

Virginia Secretary of Commerce and Trade Jim Cheng today announced the formation of a taskforce concerning defective drywall that has affected homeowners in the Hampton Roads region of the Commonwealth as well as nationwide. The genesis of the taskforce is a result of Secretary Cheng’s visit to Newport News in early February, organized by [...]

Corrosion in Homes and Connections to Chinese Drywall

Results from a major indoor air study of 51 homes are being released today along with initial reports from two studies of corrosion in homes with Chinese drywall. We now can show a strong association between homes with the problem drywall and the levels of hydrogen sulfide in those homes and corrosion of metals in [...]

How to detect problem drywall from China

Question: How can I tell if my home has problem drywall?
Answer: We are currently not aware of any definitive test to determine if a home has problem drywall. Nevertheless, you might consider contacting your homebuilder to ask about the materials used in construction.
Consumers raising concerns about drywall have typically identified a “rotten egg” [...]

Initial Findings in Chinese Drywall Studies

Since the early spring, the federal government has dedicated significant resources to  helping families affected by the drywall issue in their homes.  The government has been  and continues to be committed to providing answers and solutions to these homeowners.  The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), U.S. Environmental Protection  Agency (EPA), U.S. Department of Housing [...]

Tax Credits for Home Builders

Eligible contractors need to fill out IRS Form 8908 to get the tax credit. The IRS has provided the following guidance regarding the tax credits for constructing energy efficient new homes available under the Energy Policy Act of 2005:

IRS Notice 2006–27 provides guidance for the credit for building energy efficient homes other than [...]