It wasn’t actually only a matter of cost it was due to supply. After Katrina, U.S.A. supplies of building material were is short supply, drywall, concrete, etc. Also, U.S.A supplies increase drastically in price…concret per yard doubled, etc. Recent test show that U.S.A. drywall produces the same toxic byproduct..just in slightly small amounts…not a fan of chinese imports but if we are going to import we need to imspect more carefully.
Georgia Pacific manufacturer of drywall products uses the same fly-ash responsible for the issues with the Chinese imported product – ASTM standards are set for US gypsum wallboard for strength acoustical properties, water resistance and fire retardant properties – however there is nothing in ASTM C1396 that addresses chemical composition. US just uses less as Reason W indicates
anybody catch where these wonderful @#$%$*
filed their lawsuit.if they build in New york and the firm is in New York,why didn’t they file in New York. It is just the same old legal crap that goes on day after day.
I wonder how many agents who manuscripted language that was not carrier approved on certs for WCI’s subs are wondering when the hammer is gonna fall on them as the subs’ policies are dragged into this mess.
After all, these claims never happen… Give the AI whatever they ask for. As someone who used to have to deal with that garbage day in and day out, all I can say is “BWAHAHAHAHA!”
Ok guys, each of you have a good grasp on this thing.
To me; the essence of the failure of this & other Chinese goods is a real lack of care, and a deliberate program to willingly place dangerous & inferior ingredients in products destined for the USA, or other Western countries
I’m not anti-Chinese,,-I like their food & people, but whether it’s powdered milk, childrens & babies toys, OR sheetrock..LEAD always seems to end up as an ingredient.
Question: Do the children in China have to deal with lead-laced toys & powdered-milk ?
I think not.
Go ahead: tell me I’m wrong.
But buy a newspaper first
Jeff, you are so right. USA has worked for decades to protect children, workers, citizens, etc. from faulty goods. Why are we letting these products into our country? If an American company did this, they would be heavily fined. 2009 has marked the downhill slide of the USA. Can you guess who is not smart enough to lead this country?
If the U.S.A. is doing such a good job protecting us how about the peanut butter incident?….I don’t think there are enough inspectors in the world to protect the public from greedy manufacturers who do not care about the public…but only the almighty dollar…regardless if American, Chinese or other.
?
Buy American.
AMEN Mr USA! by the time they process and ship it over here isn’t it cheaper to buy american anyway?
It wasn’t actually only a matter of cost it was due to supply. After Katrina, U.S.A. supplies of building material were is short supply, drywall, concrete, etc. Also, U.S.A supplies increase drastically in price…concret per yard doubled, etc. Recent test show that U.S.A. drywall produces the same toxic byproduct..just in slightly small amounts…not a fan of chinese imports but if we are going to import we need to imspect more carefully.
Georgia Pacific manufacturer of drywall products uses the same fly-ash responsible for the issues with the Chinese imported product – ASTM standards are set for US gypsum wallboard for strength acoustical properties, water resistance and fire retardant properties – however there is nothing in ASTM C1396 that addresses chemical composition. US just uses less as Reason W indicates
One to watch as more information from firms such as Navigant Consulting (just one of many) offering White Papers on the subject – Read: Chinese Drywall Issue and Litigation – http://www.navigantconsulting.com/search/results/ed933827b2966d0d58d9135131f0ab12/
Can’t wait to see how the standard Total Pollution Exclusion holds when it is put to test –
One word – unions
anybody catch where these wonderful @#$%$*
filed their lawsuit.if they build in New york and the firm is in New York,why didn’t they file in New York. It is just the same old legal crap that goes on day after day.
On an aside…
I wonder how many agents who manuscripted language that was not carrier approved on certs for WCI’s subs are wondering when the hammer is gonna fall on them as the subs’ policies are dragged into this mess.
After all, these claims never happen… Give the AI whatever they ask for. As someone who used to have to deal with that garbage day in and day out, all I can say is “BWAHAHAHAHA!”
Ok guys, each of you have a good grasp on this thing.
To me; the essence of the failure of this & other Chinese goods is a real lack of care, and a deliberate program to willingly place dangerous & inferior ingredients in products destined for the USA, or other Western countries
I’m not anti-Chinese,,-I like their food & people, but whether it’s powdered milk, childrens & babies toys, OR sheetrock..LEAD always seems to end up as an ingredient.
Question: Do the children in China have to deal with lead-laced toys & powdered-milk ?
I think not.
Go ahead: tell me I’m wrong.
But buy a newspaper first
Jeff, you are so right. USA has worked for decades to protect children, workers, citizens, etc. from faulty goods. Why are we letting these products into our country? If an American company did this, they would be heavily fined. 2009 has marked the downhill slide of the USA. Can you guess who is not smart enough to lead this country?
Republicans?
If the U.S.A. is doing such a good job protecting us how about the peanut butter incident?….I don’t think there are enough inspectors in the world to protect the public from greedy manufacturers who do not care about the public…but only the almighty dollar…regardless if American, Chinese or other.
Why is there no suit filed against the manufacturer of the defective product? Seems like that is the most cuplable party.
Equally obvious answer: because the manufacturers are suit proof sitting across a wide pond with obscure finances.
The builder/US insurer is the sitting duck here and there should be no coverage under a variety of defenses.
Sue a Chinese company ? Ha,ha,ha,ha,ho,ho,ha.
You better grasp reality, if you can.
O.k. I just have to ask. The comment on 2009 being the downslide? This drywall was imported in 2006. So, who was at the helm?