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"Defective Drywall Series: Made in the U.S.A.?"

Number 24655
Subject Building Safety
Source CBS News
State NY
Year 2009
Publication Date 3/26/2009; 11/23/2009
Summary An investigation into faulty drywall arose after "devastating" structural damage occurred in homes across the U.S. Health concerns were also called into questions as some of the drywall proved to be toxic. At first Chinese produced drywall was blamed, but further in-depth investigation revealed that in was American made drywall that was being produced at a low, almost dangerous quality.
Category Contest Entry
Pages 10
Keywords Chinese drywall; white mineral gypsum; plaster; Georgia Pacific; National Sypsum
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