Defective Drywalls Health Risk

Officially, the levels of sulfur compounds and Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC) released into the air by Chinese or defective drywall do not meet the stat's Departments of Health and other governmental agencies such as the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) and OSHA standards to be a health hazard. Levels of these gases considered to be toxic are measured in the Parts Per Million (PPM). Homes contaminated with reactive drywall measure in the Parts Per Billion (PPB).

GOVERNMENTAL TOXICOLOGY STUDIES IN THE PAST DID NOT TAKE INTO CONSIDERATION FAMILIES AND PETS LIVING IN THESE GASES 24X7

Governmental agencies, universities and associated private laboratories recognize the urgent need and are doing extensive testing and studies to better understand the health risks associated with reactive drywall. Unfortunately, short and long term health risks will remain an open question for years to come. Homeowners exposed to Chinese Drywall are reporting the following health issues:

Complicating the situation, the above symptoms are known to be caused by previously recognized factors. There is no listed scientific proof linking reactive drywall to these ailments. However, H2S in contact with the water found in the body's membranes can produce a weak acid which could account for some symptoms.

People with weak immune systems such as children, the elderly and those with pre-existing illnesses are most susceptible to these toxic gases. Children and pets have additional risk factors due to corrosive hydrogen sulfide and other toxic sulfides such as carbonyl sulfide and carbon disulfide being heavier than air concentrating near the floor. Keep on the lookout for the above listed health issues or other unusual changes. Healthy adults living in homes having higher reactivity should exercise caution as reports of health loss are not uncommon.

Microbial tests completed on Chinese drywall by the Building Envelope Science Institute indicate the presence of bacterium normally found in untreated water which are not present in domestic drywall. See photo upper right. Additionally, a separate study by United Engineering found sulfur reducing bacterium up to 10,000 times more plentiful in Chinese drywall than in domestic board. The health effects of these bacteria are unknown. More recent studies are indicating sulfur producing bacteria are part of the mechanism of reactive drywall. Read more about Chinese Drywall Problem.

Please consult with your doctor regarding health issues surrounding Chinese drywall. For more online information visit The Florida Department of Health and the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)

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