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Latest UPDATE – Chinese Drywall New Remediation Protocol

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 18, 2011 Release #11-176

CPSC Hotline: (800) 638-2772 CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908 HUD Media Contact: (202) 708-0685

CPSC and HUD Issue Updated Remediation Protocol for Homes with Problem Drywall

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) are issuing an updated remediation protocol (pdf) for homes with problem drywall. Read the rest of this entry »

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Parkland Golf & Country Club in Parkland, FL

PG&CC Is Absolutely Breathtaking

Having lived in South Florida since I am 3 years old (I’m 41 now), I can without a doubt say that Parkland Golf & Country Club is, aesthetically speaking, one of the most picturesque communities, you will ever find in South Florida.

Tranquility, Florals and Italian/Mediterranean Craftsmanship

When you first drive into PG&CC, you can’t help but notice the cobblestone drives, the immense water structures/features and lush foliage that are plentiful.  While it sounds over done, it truly is unlike any other community you have ever seen, so manicured, so “old World”, something you might see in a quaint countryside in Italy or the like. Read the rest of this entry »

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Chinese Drywall Trial Starts In Miami, FL

Country’s First Trial Involving Domestic Distributor

The Chinese Drywall case against Banner Supply was underway with jury selection Monday morning in front of Miami-Dade Circuit Judge Joseph P. Farina. The suit alleges that Banner was aware of the product’s defects and never informed customers.

Determination Made Against Knauf Plasterboard Tianjin

A federal judge already decided earlier this year that the German & China-based drywall maker (Knauf) had manufactured sub-standard products which release sulfur at higher levels than normal, causing corrosion of electrical wiring and metals.  But this is the first time that homeowners are taking a building supply distributor. Read the rest of this entry »

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