Forensic Expert Investigating Chinese Drywall Issue

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Forensic Expert Investigating Chinese Drywall Issue

On Tuesday April 28, 2009, 9:46 am EDT

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Print GAINESVILLE, Fla., April 28 /PRNewswire/ -- Spiderman Mulholland, one of

the country's leading forensic experts on building envelope water intrusion and

toxic mold, is conducting investigations and working with environmental

organizations and legal experts regarding the Chinese drywall issues that have

impacted homes and buildings in more than 41 states.

" The evidence we have uncovered to date points to sulfur emissions that corrode

wires, air conditioners, electrical appliances and metal fixtures, " said

Mulholland. " Some home and property owners have also complained about health

issues. "

There are reports of Chinese drywall being installed in more than 100,000 homes

in the United States. Hundreds of millions of sheets of Chinese drywall were

imported from 2004 to 2006. Chinese drywall has also been found in homes built

or remodeled as early as 2001.

The manufacturer has acknowledged that the drywall is defective, but not all

drywall imported from China during the period in question should be considered

tainted.

Among the highly toxic compounds that have been found in drywall are hydrogen

sulfide, sulfuric acid, sulfur dioxide and carbon disulfide. Prolonged exposure

to these compounds can cause serious problems and affect the nervous system.

Symptoms included in the general health complaints are nose bleeds, headaches,

coughs, upper respiratory or sinus issues, eye irritation, fatigue, difficulty

breathing, body aches and rashes.

Some physical evidence of a problem includes failure of HVAC units or electrical

appliances, copper coils turning black, corroded electrical wiring, tarnished

silver jewelry or silver-plated utensils, light bulbs burning out at a faster

rate or the smell of rotten eggs.

" It is important for people not to overreact, " said Mulholland. " If you have any

concerns use a nationally certified and licensed environmental expert for

testing. Do not let the same company test and remediate the problem. "

Mulholland's company, USBCI, performs inspections and has an accredited testing

facility that can determine if there is a toxic-drywall problem.

To learn more about Spiderman Mulholland and USBCI, go online to

http://www.usbcinc.com, or to arrange an interview, contact Greenberg at

352/338-9978 or david@...

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