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By The Numbers: The Chinese Drywall Situation
Wednesday, August 19th, 2009 | Sick Building Syndrome | No Comments
Since we first brought you word of the problems associated with Chinese drywall, much has happened. The EPA, Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) and the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) are all now investigating. › Continue reading
HVAC Industry on Alert for Defective Chinese Drywall
Thursday, July 23rd, 2009 | Building Maintenance Industry News, HVAC Maintenance and Efficiency, HVAC Regulations and Standards, HVAC Video Blog | No Comments
“Copper coils in some a/c units are corroding and the HVAC industry is on alert.” That’s the lead-in to a recent story from ACHR News that probably deserves your attention if you work in any part of this industry (”Coil Corrosion May Be Result of Imported Drywall Defects,” June 22).
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