Off-gassing
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Off-Gassing Worries Upends a Renovation
Conerns about flame retardants in closed-cell foam prompts a change in plans
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10 Toxic Building Material Ingredients and Recommended Alternatives
A guide for people looking to reduce the level of off-gassing from building products in their homes
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Knauf Plasterboard Tianjin Agrees to Repair 300 Homes
The agreement marks another step toward addressing litigation over Chinese drywall that off-gasses hydrogen sulfide
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The Government’s Final Word on Problem Drywall
The Consumer Product Safety Commission issues guidance for those who own homes afflicted with Chinese drywall
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The Ongoing Chinese Drywall Mess, and a Possible Remedy
Lawsuits and miseries abound as homeowners, builders, insurers, and manufacturers continue to struggle with the effects of Chinese drywall off-gassing. But at least one company says it has a viable solution to the problem
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Is Carpet a Four-Letter Word?
Stop, Look, and Read On
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The Tainted-Drywall Story’s Sturdy Legs
Why stories about tainted drywall imported from China continue to raise a big stink We’ve had months of reports about defective drywall that had been imported from China to help…