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  1. 03-10-2009, 06:10 PM #1
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    Post Toxic Chinese drywall accused for health problems in Canada, US - Ottawa Citizen

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    Toxic Chinese drywall accused for health problems in Canada, US
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    "This type of drywall was produced with materials that emit toxic hydrogen sulphide gas and other sulphide gases," says a copy of one home inspection report obtained Canwest News Service on an affected Florida home where Chinese drywall was installed. ...


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    Default Re: Toxic Chinese drywall accused for health problems in Canada, US - Ottawa Citizen

    Quote Originally Posted by Jason Hobbs View Post
    If you think you may have chinese drywall in your home, or just aren't sure and would like to find out, there is a cheap and easy to use test kit at www.chinesedrywalltesterkit.com

    It's pretty simple, and can be reused to test all over the house. Also, it doesn't require cutting holes in your drywall, which is a plus.

    www.chinesedrywalltesterkit.com
    Scam Artists Prey On Chinese Drywall Fears

    Con Artists Sell Bogus Testing Kits, Officials Say

    POSTED: Thursday, April 23, 2009
    UPDATED: 4:33 am EDT April 24, 2009


    Florida Attorney General McCollum said Thursday at least two types of fraudulent activity involving the defective drywall have been reported. Fraudsters are marketing supposed test kits, which cost thousands of dollars but are mostly ineffective, and other purported quick fixes.Cold call inspectors claiming to be experts have also been reported.

    Officials said tainted drywall can be found only through visual inspection. The attorney general's news release said homeowners should ask the home builder whether the drywall is present or have an air conditioner technician conduct an inspection.

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    Default Re: Toxic Chinese drywall accused for health problems in Canada, US - Ottawa Citizen

    Quote Originally Posted by Jason Hobbs View Post
    If you think you may have chinese drywall in your home, or just aren't sure and would like to find out, there is a cheap and easy to use test kit at www.chinesedrywalltesterkit.com

    It's pretty simple, and can be reused to test all over the house. Also, it doesn't require cutting holes in your drywall, which is a plus.

    www.chinesedrywalltesterkit.com

    Charlatan posted the same message all over - DO NOT WASTE YOUR MONEY.

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