Update: Source of Rotten Egg Smell in Drywall Found

CNN is reporting that the Florida Department of Health has found trace levels of Strontium Sulfide, a material that emits corrosive gas and can cause health problems. Strontium Sulfide can react with moist air – typical in humid Florida – to form hydrogen sulfide, a gas that smells like rotten eggs. Officials say that its [...]

Chinese-made Drywall Linked to Illness?

Drywall used in new home construction has been linked to numerous problems, including possible health risks. The drywall, imported from China during a U.S. shortage, emits sulphur gas that has been corroding copper pipes, air conditioning systems and even shorting out electronics. The Florida Health Department has received 140 complaints from homeowners and is investigating if [...]