CPSC continues to say there are no health effects of toxic drywall
Why? You can test a toxic house all you want but until you live on one for six plus years you will never know how sick the house will make you and your family.
If you had allergies to sulfer or lung issues when you were a child the toxic air will affect you different than other people. In fact, each family will react different to the toxic air so how can the CPSC say that there are no health effects?
They should research each house independantly and review the medical records so they can head off the sick families living on the hundreds of thousands of homes with toxic drywall.
All we ask is that you listen to the families instead of sweeping us aside.
Friday, December 9, 2011
Friday, December 2, 2011
Do you have the symptoms of Toxic Drywall in Las Vegas?
Do you have the symptoms of Toxic Drywall in Las Vegas?
Do you have constant sinus infections, red itchy eyes and headaches since moving into your home?
Does your home smell funny or have you had your home tested for a gas leak because you smelled rotten eggs?
Is your pet or children sick, irritated or show signs of a rash?
If your home was built between 2002 and 2007 you may have toxic dryall. This means get your home checked ASAP. We didn't know and lived in our home for over six years and have gotten progressively sick until finally we came across these symptoms and had our home tested by a professional.
Send us an email at toxicamericandrywall@gmail.com if you have a question. Here is the company who tested our home.
Do you have constant sinus infections, red itchy eyes and headaches since moving into your home?
Does your home smell funny or have you had your home tested for a gas leak because you smelled rotten eggs?
Is your pet or children sick, irritated or show signs of a rash?
If your home was built between 2002 and 2007 you may have toxic dryall. This means get your home checked ASAP. We didn't know and lived in our home for over six years and have gotten progressively sick until finally we came across these symptoms and had our home tested by a professional.
Send us an email at toxicamericandrywall@gmail.com if you have a question. Here is the company who tested our home.
Bradley Kempthorne, CSI, RCI
Las Vegas Division Manager
Allana Buick & Bers Inc.
2810 W. Charleston Blvd. Suite 80
Las Vegas, NV 89102-1921
bkempthorne@abbae.com
bkempthorne@abbae.com
(702) 437-3333 x 201 Office
(702) 528-2114 Cell
Monday, October 10, 2011
Many Hampton Roads families financially ruined by Chinese drywall
Many Hampton Roads families financially ruined by Chinese drywall
Posted on the Daily Press a story that hits close to home because it is
Wednesday, August 10, 2011
Why isn't Nevada getting any National Attention concerning Toxic Drywall?
We have been interviewed by the CPSC and shut down mainly because there were more homes built during the Chinese Drywall timeline in Nevada than in Florida. People are sick here because we are living on a Non-Humid environment compared to Florida so we are not having early warning AC units going out but over time with these items failing it seems more like usage than anything else. We moved in and called the gas company and they cleared the house built in 2004.
Six years later we have been battling sinus infections, brain damage, migraines, brain damage, blindness in one eye, acute skin rashes that remained for four years + so much my wife is almost anti-biotic resistant + scarred then one day we found an article about Chinese drywall and had our home tested and it tested positive. In fact we have blanks in our home with little to no writing, some from Mexico, Canada, Georgia-Pacific, National Drywall and others that have no markings. Our blog shows the health damage as well and drywall but at the ages of 45 we are left with nothing except a uninhabitable house, inability to work, no insurance, imminent foreclosure which will lead the bank to resell without disclosure and no furniture or belongings because the CPSC told us everything was toxic. http://toxicdrywalllasvegas.blogspot.com/
We tried living in our garage where we thought it would minimize our exposure but we still have migraines and still throw up every morning after sleeping in our mini-van.
We need assistance from the media to put the spotlight on Nevada because we have been frozen out locally due to the power of the developers in the courts.
Who is to blame for the toxic drywall tsunami that hit Florida and will soon reach Nevada?
- Manufacture - Yes, but they are a Chinese company so they are out of reach
- Supply - Yes, they should know the difference between grey, pink or white gypsum drywall and ask questions after all that is there business.
- Builders - Yes, when they were off loading the drywall - clearly the color wasn't consistent they should have refused the product BUT they were greedy and had to make deadlines in a hot market. There are five or more different types of drywall in our home with a range of colors and smells.
Who has been let off the hook leaving the homeowners who received a finished product?
- - The Homeowners - hung out to dry with health problems with little to ZERO help from the government.
- Why? Because the exposure the Suppliers and Builders would have could put them all out of business with the lawsuits and potentially cause the government to step in and Bail them out.
Who loses?
- - The Homeowners - financial losses, bankruptcy, health issues, any nest egg, retirement plans and the loss of their primary residence leaving them homeless without possessions because all of their furniture has been condemned by the CPSC.
Saturday, June 11, 2011
Golden Goose Article : Please read
Great article written by someone who tracks the toxic chinese drywall process by phone on a continous basis.
http://blogs.tcpalm.com/dealing_with_chinese_drywall_blog/2011/06/the-golden-goose-1.html
how the lawyers are going to walk away winners and there is no mention of the homeowners.
http://blogs.tcpalm.com/dealing_with_chinese_drywall_blog/2011/06/the-golden-goose-1.html
how the lawyers are going to walk away winners and there is no mention of the homeowners.
Wednesday, May 11, 2011
American-made drywall may also be problematic: CPSC
American-made drywall may also be problematic: CPSC
Finally, they are coming out with some news but in the article it blames the chinese drywall.
Admin
Finally, they are coming out with some news but in the article it blames the chinese drywall.
Admin
Thursday, April 28, 2011
Question CPSC - When will the toxins stop affecting our lives?
The diaster in Florida and Louisana concerning the toxic drywall is horrific and the families should be compensated and don't forget those who where respondsible for putting into their homes to begin with.
When a company signs off on grey drywall when it arrives they have to know something is up?
The families we have spoken with on the east coast were in their homes from 6 months to 18 months with high humidity and a ton of household failures. They had headaches, migranes, sinus infections, rashes during that time so when they were FORCED to flee their homes how long does it take to get better if ever?
In Las Vegas, a dry enviroment we had sporatic electrical failures, AC issues and awful smells just like the East coasts folks but LIVED IN OUR HOME FOR SIX (6) YEARS. The doctors could not figure out what was wrong with us even when we found similarities to toxic drywall. We can't smell or if we do it is incredibly strong, migranes persist, bloody sinus infections continue, our blood tested at levels OSHA would cry foul.
The toxicologist found we were ingesting.exposed to 5000 times the limit of strontium than the average American. Six Years in a house that was literally KILLING us.
A question the CPSC isn't answering for us or the thousands of other families that have been exposed to toxins from their drywall. There is a big problem now and is growing. How long can they hold off assisting your average hard working American who has a house that isnt worth anything? How long?
When a company signs off on grey drywall when it arrives they have to know something is up?
The families we have spoken with on the east coast were in their homes from 6 months to 18 months with high humidity and a ton of household failures. They had headaches, migranes, sinus infections, rashes during that time so when they were FORCED to flee their homes how long does it take to get better if ever?
In Las Vegas, a dry enviroment we had sporatic electrical failures, AC issues and awful smells just like the East coasts folks but LIVED IN OUR HOME FOR SIX (6) YEARS. The doctors could not figure out what was wrong with us even when we found similarities to toxic drywall. We can't smell or if we do it is incredibly strong, migranes persist, bloody sinus infections continue, our blood tested at levels OSHA would cry foul.
The toxicologist found we were ingesting.exposed to 5000 times the limit of strontium than the average American. Six Years in a house that was literally KILLING us.
A question the CPSC isn't answering for us or the thousands of other families that have been exposed to toxins from their drywall. There is a big problem now and is growing. How long can they hold off assisting your average hard working American who has a house that isnt worth anything? How long?
Thursday, March 17, 2011
So when you are out of the house for 30 days why do you start to feel better?
So when you are out of the house for 30 days why do you start to feel better?
The builder "Lennar" is adamant that we do not have "Chinese" or "Toxic" drywall but will not release air quality report to us. In fact, they told the company who did the test not to talk to us or release any info and refused to comment on the report any further in writing. Just like it never happened.
But we are still sick. Every morning or at night our sense of smell is so screwed up and our sinus infections are so bad we would throw up. In the kitchen, walking towards the bedroom or sitting in the office working. We would start gagging, our throats would close then puke.
I really want to know if my wife's or my olfactory senses will every work again.
The builder "Lennar" is adamant that we do not have "Chinese" or "Toxic" drywall but will not release air quality report to us. In fact, they told the company who did the test not to talk to us or release any info and refused to comment on the report any further in writing. Just like it never happened.
But we are still sick. Every morning or at night our sense of smell is so screwed up and our sinus infections are so bad we would throw up. In the kitchen, walking towards the bedroom or sitting in the office working. We would start gagging, our throats would close then puke.
I really want to know if my wife's or my olfactory senses will every work again.
Builders' study of Chinese drywall criticized
Check out this article by Aaron Kessler on The Herald Tribune
After ready the article and if you have a lab test specifically the way you tell them you will probably get the results you did during the previous test. So much for independant 3rd party testing companies.
After ready the article and if you have a lab test specifically the way you tell them you will probably get the results you did during the previous test. So much for independant 3rd party testing companies.
Sunday, March 13, 2011
What happens to the toxic houses when they are foreclosed on?
Has anyone asked "What happens to the toxic houses when they are foreclosed on?"
The answer is yes, and there are groups fighting to get the banks to stopped patching the testing holes, painting and putting them on the market with NO DISCLOSURE. Most states don't require the banks to disclosure anything about the home because they did not live in it. They do a home inspection but do not make the info available to the prospective Buyers especially if it includes mold or toxic drywall.
As-Is is the phrase and you will sign a waiver or rights relieving the bank of any liability concerning the home moving forward. You buy it, you get sick, your problem.
In Nevada, the banks are not required to fill out a SRPD or a Sellers Real Property Disclosure and force Buyers to Waive their rights by Notarizing a NRS 113. When I say force, I mean if you want to buy the property you have to sign it. You can walk away so technically you are not forced to sign it but you are not allowed to any "destructive testing on the home" but can have a home inspector. Most home inspectors are not "Acredited Toxic Drywall" Experts. Getting the home tested will cost you more money but when you are considering a purchase in the hundreds of thousands is a $500 test out of the question?
If you are buying a house in foreclosure in Nevada that was built between 2002 - 2008 knowing what we know now have it tested..
The answer is yes, and there are groups fighting to get the banks to stopped patching the testing holes, painting and putting them on the market with NO DISCLOSURE. Most states don't require the banks to disclosure anything about the home because they did not live in it. They do a home inspection but do not make the info available to the prospective Buyers especially if it includes mold or toxic drywall.
As-Is is the phrase and you will sign a waiver or rights relieving the bank of any liability concerning the home moving forward. You buy it, you get sick, your problem.
In Nevada, the banks are not required to fill out a SRPD or a Sellers Real Property Disclosure and force Buyers to Waive their rights by Notarizing a NRS 113. When I say force, I mean if you want to buy the property you have to sign it. You can walk away so technically you are not forced to sign it but you are not allowed to any "destructive testing on the home" but can have a home inspector. Most home inspectors are not "Acredited Toxic Drywall" Experts. Getting the home tested will cost you more money but when you are considering a purchase in the hundreds of thousands is a $500 test out of the question?
If you are buying a house in foreclosure in Nevada that was built between 2002 - 2008 knowing what we know now have it tested..
Tuesday, March 8, 2011
I read in a recent on drywallfacts.com by National Gypsum...
I read in a recent on drywallfacts.com by National Gypsum about decay rates and the higher the humidity the faster these toxins disappear. What if you have 10% or 15% humidity not 50% or 90% humidity like Florida does?
Where does that leave homeowners in Las Vegas during the summer when it is 115 degrees outside, dry and baking the drywall inside the ceiling board where our Georgia Pacific ToughRock is located or our wall board made by National Gypsum that tested positive. What about the decay rates?
No humidity, we had sporadic electrical failures over six years, lighting issues and other wiring related issues and we got sicker and sicker leaving doctors baffled. Undiagnosed Hives for 5 years? Lost your voice, growths on your vocal cords, surgery, massive sinus infections, bloody noses day after day. Gold turning your fingers black mid air as well as your ears.... soot like.
Decay rates.... CPSC isn't going to to pursue any more health studies concerning toxic drywall because there are no health related effects. Are you kidding me?
A expert that has been testing homes in Las Vegas, NV for the past two years said that 70% of all homes are testing positive. That will topple any numbers Florida is putting out if those peoples claims are taken seriously and the builders are put on notice. There were more new homes built in Las Vegas during the shortage years and they did bring in a lot of materials in. The builders do have allot of clout in Las Vegas and in the court system. Attorneys will not take on cases against builders or banks just because they won't take on cases they know they can't win.
Where does that leave homeowners in Las Vegas during the summer when it is 115 degrees outside, dry and baking the drywall inside the ceiling board where our Georgia Pacific ToughRock is located or our wall board made by National Gypsum that tested positive. What about the decay rates?
No humidity, we had sporadic electrical failures over six years, lighting issues and other wiring related issues and we got sicker and sicker leaving doctors baffled. Undiagnosed Hives for 5 years? Lost your voice, growths on your vocal cords, surgery, massive sinus infections, bloody noses day after day. Gold turning your fingers black mid air as well as your ears.... soot like.
Decay rates.... CPSC isn't going to to pursue any more health studies concerning toxic drywall because there are no health related effects. Are you kidding me?
A expert that has been testing homes in Las Vegas, NV for the past two years said that 70% of all homes are testing positive. That will topple any numbers Florida is putting out if those peoples claims are taken seriously and the builders are put on notice. There were more new homes built in Las Vegas during the shortage years and they did bring in a lot of materials in. The builders do have allot of clout in Las Vegas and in the court system. Attorneys will not take on cases against builders or banks just because they won't take on cases they know they can't win.
Friday, February 25, 2011
Potential Short Term Solution for People who Cannot Move from their Toxic House
Potential Short Term Solution for People who Cannot Move from their Toxic House
Found this company in Florida who claims to have a solution to rid homes of the toxins put off by the drywall making the home livable. Check them out. We have not used them but found it interesting based on families we know who cannot leave their homes due to children or other matters.
Since most home owners insurance companies are denying claims both on the home and it's contents leaving the occupants out in the cold if there is a solution to live in the home without getting sicker - it seems like a good idea.
http://www.risssystem.com/
Found this company in Florida who claims to have a solution to rid homes of the toxins put off by the drywall making the home livable. Check them out. We have not used them but found it interesting based on families we know who cannot leave their homes due to children or other matters.
Since most home owners insurance companies are denying claims both on the home and it's contents leaving the occupants out in the cold if there is a solution to live in the home without getting sicker - it seems like a good idea.
http://www.risssystem.com/
Wednesday, January 26, 2011
Where is the CPSC in Las Vegas, NV?
We filed their online form multiple times to no avail. By a random event we were able to contact someone high enough to reach out to a local investigator.
We had an appointment, submitted our paperwork and he submitted it to the powers that be. That was months ago.
We have not heard when or if they are coming out to test our home. We have submitted our 3rd party tests but in almost all of the maps that I have seen where toxic sheetrock is shown to have been found Nevada is blank. 40,000 homes were built a year plus since 2002 all the way to 2007... materials were short.
The problem is developers and builders have so much power in Nevada they are keeping an air-tight lid on any compliaint concerning chinese or and especially American Toxic Drywall.
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We had an appointment, submitted our paperwork and he submitted it to the powers that be. That was months ago.
We have not heard when or if they are coming out to test our home. We have submitted our 3rd party tests but in almost all of the maps that I have seen where toxic sheetrock is shown to have been found Nevada is blank. 40,000 homes were built a year plus since 2002 all the way to 2007... materials were short.
The problem is developers and builders have so much power in Nevada they are keeping an air-tight lid on any compliaint concerning chinese or and especially American Toxic Drywall.
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