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Old 04-17-2014, 08:13 PM
 
Location: Port Charlotte
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Any construction during the 90s may be suspect. Easily detectable by the sharp odor.
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Old 04-18-2014, 04:27 AM
 
Location: sittin happy in the sun :-)
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yes it was Chinese Drywall....Restrain's timescale is slightly off, it started coming into the US in 2001/2 but the main part was during the boom of 2004- and to repair the damage done by Katrina

that's not to say that any homes may not have it if any remodelling was done around that time

by now any home with it should stink like rotten eggs, one of the ones we went in , you couldn't stay in for 5 minutes without your eyes streaming. there are also tell tale signs on any electric of plumbing copper/wiring.

I would think by now any home that has it, it should be darn obvious. nasty
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Old 04-18-2014, 10:30 AM
 
Location: 77450
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It's Chinese Drywall and I think I know what house the Sunshine's are talking about. LOL
What's the deal about Chinese Dry Wall? Is it really that bad? I am not very superficial person. For example, I don't believe proximity to powerline have any effect to health. However, I would never buy a property that has potential effect to health.

Anybody can suggest how to replace a broken window? I don't know how window works. Is there any standard sizes for windows so that you can just buy from HD and replace it by yourself?

Thanks and cheers!
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Old 04-18-2014, 11:04 AM
 
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is it bad..no...awful yes

it emits fumes that are so nasty you struggle to breathe, it makes your eyes stream....
it corrodes electric wiring

you have to totally remediate and replace, bill will be 1000s of $$$

I will give you the best bit of free advice ever...avoid like the plague

if you don't know how to replace a window...hire an expert . in the long run it will save you money.....
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Old 04-18-2014, 12:29 PM
 
Location: Punta Gorda and Maryland
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What's the deal about Chinese Dry Wall? Is it really that bad? I am not very superficial person. For example, I don't believe proximity to powerline have any effect to health. However, I would never buy a property that has potential effect to health.

Anybody can suggest how to replace a broken window? I don't know how window works. Is there any standard sizes for windows so that you can just buy from HD and replace it by yourself?

Thanks and cheers!
Chinese drywall out gases sulfuric gases that are harmful to your health. It is very corrosive to all metals in your hous (if you have it). It attacks fin coils in hvac units the copper wiring in your house and devices, hinges, knobs, and even nails and truss plates will begin to corrode, rust, and prematurely deteriorate. It can cause significant health - provided one can stand living in the house that has it. There are many huge law suits resulting from its use! You don't want the future liability of owning a house that had Chinese drywall - you cannot brush your hands off if someone's health is injured.

As for the windows, it doesn't sound like you have enough experience to just size a window and replace on. Some windows require tempered glass. With the harsh sun we sometimes get you may need Low-E glass or another shading coefficient, and then there are flashing concerns, anchoring, and wind requirements that are now imposed depending on where it's to be installed. Trying to save a few bucks on labor and doing a poor job on the windows is just not worth it (for the average guy). There are standard sizes, but not all windows are standard sizes, and rough opening requirements sometimes varies between different window manufactures.
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