Chinese Drywall Caused Homes' Woes, CPSC Finds
With "strong association" made, government now will try to figure out extent of problem, possible remedies
By Craig Webb
A "strong association" exists between homes where Chinese drywall was installed and where occupants reported smells and corroded metals, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) reported today. The finding clears the way for a federal task force to figure out how many houses have this problem and what to do about it.
The report released today (see executive summary) lends government-funded scientific support to the notion that Chinese drywall used in homes in recent years is behind complaints of rotten-egg smells, corroded metal connections, tarnished jewelry, and equipment breakdowns in homes across the United States. CPSC says it has received 2,000 reports from 32 states, the District ofColumbia, and Puerto Rico regarding problem drywall in their homes, and some liability lawsuits already have been filed.
How many homes could be affected remains uncertain, says the CPSC, which recently reached out to the governors of every state and U.S. tereritory seeking data. The agency does know that roughly 7 million sheets of Chinese drywall were imported between 2000 and 2009. What it doesn't know is how many of those sheets went into homes and what percentage of them have problems. Read more.
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Monday, November 30, 2009
Tuesday, November 17, 2009
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Wednesday, August 26, 2009
NLBMDA: CPSC Finds No Radiation Risk from Manufactured Drywall
The Consumer Products Safety Commission (CPSC) has reported that testing conducted by federal and state agency radiation laboratories found no radiation safety risk to families in homes built with manufactured drywall.
Responding to recent news accounts about the possibility of imported drywall containing radioactive phosphogypsum, federal and state agency radiation laboratories analyzed multiple samples of drywall obtained by the CPSC and the Florida Department of Health(FLDOH). Twenty-one samples were analyzed from homes and manufacturers of drywall. Seventeen were obtained by CPSC from manufacturers and suppliers in multiple states, and four were obtained by FLDOH from homes exhibiting copper corrosion, odors and occupant complaints. Results of the phosphogypsum testing showed levels that do not pose a radiation safety risk to families.
CPSC stated that federal and state scientists believe that imported and domestically-manufactured drywall associated with these samples does not pose a radiological concern to consumers. For more information, visit the CPSC website here.
Responding to recent news accounts about the possibility of imported drywall containing radioactive phosphogypsum, federal and state agency radiation laboratories analyzed multiple samples of drywall obtained by the CPSC and the Florida Department of Health(FLDOH). Twenty-one samples were analyzed from homes and manufacturers of drywall. Seventeen were obtained by CPSC from manufacturers and suppliers in multiple states, and four were obtained by FLDOH from homes exhibiting copper corrosion, odors and occupant complaints. Results of the phosphogypsum testing showed levels that do not pose a radiation safety risk to families.
CPSC stated that federal and state scientists believe that imported and domestically-manufactured drywall associated with these samples does not pose a radiological concern to consumers. For more information, visit the CPSC website here.
Wednesday, July 1, 2009
News You Can Use - Product Information
By Victoria Markovitz
Source: PROSALES Information Service
DeWalt has voluntarily recalled two models of framing nailers due to risk of serious injury. Possible incorrect assembly of the bump action trigger during production could cause the nailers to eject a fastener unexpectedly or the trigger lock-off not to function, the Consumer Product Safety Comission reported in a press release yesterday.
DeWalt has voluntarily recalled two models of framing nailers due to risk of serious injury. Possible incorrect assembly of the bump action trigger during production could cause the nailers to eject a fastener unexpectedly or the trigger lock-off not to function, the Consumer Product Safety Comission reported in a press release yesterday.
So far, no incidents or injuries have been reported. Read more.
Eco Vinyl?
Claims and counter-claims about a product that remains the market share leader in siding.
Claims and counter-claims about a product that remains the market share leader in siding.
Source: REPLACEMENT CONTRACTOR Magazine
To critics and competitors, vinyl siding is a deadly foe of the environment. Burn it, and carcinogens are released into the air. Bury it, and it lingers for millennia. Vinyl siding is the only cladding product ever to have a muck-raking documentary film, the 2002 Blue Vinyl, made about it. So who could or would argue that vinyl siding, the market-share leader in cladding both for new construction and replacement, is a green, or sustainable, building material? Read more.
Amana Tool, manufacturers of industrial-quality carbide-tipped, solid carbide and replacement carbide cutting tools, today announced the new Black Mamba™ saw blades as part of its A.G.E.™ saw blade offerings. Black Mamba blades are ideal for use in portable saws, either on the job site or in the shop, giving contractors access to industrial-quality cutting materials regardless of location. The new blades feature a thin-kerf design and hollow ground teeth that provide sharper cuts and help extend blade life. Black Mamba blades are designed for general rip and cut applications such as framing and decking where fast, efficient cuts are needed, even in wet lumber. Read more.
Advanced Environmental Recycling Technologies (A.E.R.T.), Inc., a plastics recycler and manufacturer of Green building products, now offers MoistureShield® composite decking in a solid board profile. Using new and improved manufacturing technology, MoistureShield Solid provides the strength and beauty of MoistureShield decking with a new profile option. Featuring a deep-embossed wood grain texture on both sides, MoistureShield Solid gives builders the flexibility to install the boards either side up, making deck and dock construction faster and easier. Read more.
KraftMaid Cabinetry ranks highest among cabinet manufacturers in satisfying customers, according to the J.D. Power and Associates 2009 Cabinet Satisfaction Study(SM) released today.
The study, now in its third year, measures customer satisfaction with cabinets based on evaluations in five factors (in order of importance): ordering and delivery; price; operational performance; design features; and warranty. Customers may have installed the cabinets themselves or with help from family and friends; hired an independent contractor or remodeler; used an installation service provided by a home improvement retailer; or used an installation service provided by the product manufacturer. Read more.
Tuesday, June 9, 2009
News You Can Use - Product Information
PRODUCT INFORMATION
Product Monitor: Siding
Accentuate the Positive: Pairing inexpensive siding with accents and unique materials can boost curb appeal.
Source: PROSALES MagazinePublication date: June 10, 2009
By Victoria Markovitz
When customers want siding on the cheap, it's difficult to persuade them that paying more can bring worthwhile results. There's an alternative, however. Some manufacturers and dealers are seeing builders pair basic siding choices, such as lower-end vinyl and fiber cement, with exterior accents to create a higher-end look. Read more.
Accentuate the Positive: Pairing inexpensive siding with accents and unique materials can boost curb appeal.
Source: PROSALES MagazinePublication date: June 10, 2009
By Victoria Markovitz
When customers want siding on the cheap, it's difficult to persuade them that paying more can bring worthwhile results. There's an alternative, however. Some manufacturers and dealers are seeing builders pair basic siding choices, such as lower-end vinyl and fiber cement, with exterior accents to create a higher-end look. Read more.
News You Can Use
TRENDS, NUMBERS, REGULATORY ITEMS
AP Stress Index confirms easing of recession
Source: Associated Press/AP OnlinePublication date: June 8, 2009
By MIKE SCHNEIDER and JEANNINE AVERSA
The recession's grip appears to be loosening as seasonal hiring picked up this spring. That's the conclusion of the Associated Press' monthly analysis of the economic pain in more than 3,100 U.S. counties.
The latest results of the AP's Economic Stress Index show the free fall that marked the autumn of 2008 and winter of 2009 gave way in April to a more controlled descent, possibly even a bottom. Still, the analysis found that pain remains high compared with year-ago levels. Read more.
Builders Fear Consequences of New Appraisal Law
Source: BIG BUILDER NewsPublication date: June 8, 2009
By Sarah Yaussi
It's been little over a month since the switch was flipped on the Home Valuation Code of Conduct (HVCC), and many builders are still unsure as to what the new rules mean for their business. However, many believe any regulatory change spells disruption.
The new code, a pet project of former HUD secretary Andrew Cuomo, was an attempt to secure the independence of real estate appraisers, who, say the code's supporters, have been under continual pressure from lenders, mortgage brokers, real estate agents, and even home builders to inflate values. Under the new code, lenders have set up firewalls between their loan departments and their either internal or third-party appraisal services if they wanted be able to sell the loans on the secondary market to either Fannie Mae or Freddie Mac. Read more.
A Housing Recovery: Not So Fast
Source: Business WeekPublication date: June 8, 2009
By David Bogoslaw
Stocks of homebuilders have had an impressive run recently, thanks to a stream of improving macroeconomic data, including home sales and consumer confidence, climbing an average of 38% since March 9. But will the recovery last? Recent gains in long-dated U.S. Treasury yields augur rising mortgage rates, while the likelihood of increasing foreclosures could further bloat the housing supply in the months ahead. Read more.
U.S. Lumber Production Falls 28% in 1Q09
Source: PROSALES Information ServicePublication date: June 5, 2009
Lumber production across the United States in the first quarter fell 28.3% from the year-earlier period to total 5.47 billion board feet, the Western Wood Products Association (WWPA) reported. Meanwhile, production in Canada slid 24.9% in the same period to total 4.64 billion board feet. Read more.
HUD revises rules for stimulus money
Source: Associated Press/AP OnlinePublication date: June 3, 2009
By KEVIN FREKING
Federal officials have lowered the threshold that the nation's public housing agencies must meet to get some of the stimulus money set aside for new roofing, plumbing and other renovations. Read more.
AP Stress Index confirms easing of recession
Source: Associated Press/AP OnlinePublication date: June 8, 2009
By MIKE SCHNEIDER and JEANNINE AVERSA
The recession's grip appears to be loosening as seasonal hiring picked up this spring. That's the conclusion of the Associated Press' monthly analysis of the economic pain in more than 3,100 U.S. counties.
The latest results of the AP's Economic Stress Index show the free fall that marked the autumn of 2008 and winter of 2009 gave way in April to a more controlled descent, possibly even a bottom. Still, the analysis found that pain remains high compared with year-ago levels. Read more.
Builders Fear Consequences of New Appraisal Law
Source: BIG BUILDER NewsPublication date: June 8, 2009
By Sarah Yaussi
It's been little over a month since the switch was flipped on the Home Valuation Code of Conduct (HVCC), and many builders are still unsure as to what the new rules mean for their business. However, many believe any regulatory change spells disruption.
The new code, a pet project of former HUD secretary Andrew Cuomo, was an attempt to secure the independence of real estate appraisers, who, say the code's supporters, have been under continual pressure from lenders, mortgage brokers, real estate agents, and even home builders to inflate values. Under the new code, lenders have set up firewalls between their loan departments and their either internal or third-party appraisal services if they wanted be able to sell the loans on the secondary market to either Fannie Mae or Freddie Mac. Read more.
A Housing Recovery: Not So Fast
Source: Business WeekPublication date: June 8, 2009
By David Bogoslaw
Stocks of homebuilders have had an impressive run recently, thanks to a stream of improving macroeconomic data, including home sales and consumer confidence, climbing an average of 38% since March 9. But will the recovery last? Recent gains in long-dated U.S. Treasury yields augur rising mortgage rates, while the likelihood of increasing foreclosures could further bloat the housing supply in the months ahead. Read more.
U.S. Lumber Production Falls 28% in 1Q09
Source: PROSALES Information ServicePublication date: June 5, 2009
Lumber production across the United States in the first quarter fell 28.3% from the year-earlier period to total 5.47 billion board feet, the Western Wood Products Association (WWPA) reported. Meanwhile, production in Canada slid 24.9% in the same period to total 4.64 billion board feet. Read more.
HUD revises rules for stimulus money
Source: Associated Press/AP OnlinePublication date: June 3, 2009
By KEVIN FREKING
Federal officials have lowered the threshold that the nation's public housing agencies must meet to get some of the stimulus money set aside for new roofing, plumbing and other renovations. Read more.
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