Chinese Drywall
Due to the recent issues with Chinese drywall, AirMD is conducting Chinese drywall evaluations to advise homeowners during these troubling times. AirMD is proud to offer its services in the South Florida region, including cities like Miami, Ft. Lauderdale, Boca Raton, West Palm Beach and Palm Beach.
Chinese drywall was imported to the United States due to increased drywall demands from both the housing boom and Hurricane Katrina. As a result, many homes have defective Chinese drywall present.
Homes with Chinese drywall have significant issues from sulfur and other compounds emitted into the ambient air. Individuals are showing symptoms including headaches, sinus irritation, respiratory problems and nosebleeds. Long term health affects have not yet been determined but governmental studies are currently ongoing. For this reason, ensuring that your home has no drywall issues must be the highest priority.
Failures of building materials are also a result of the Chinese drywall issue. Failures are being identified in air conditioner evaporator coils where corrosion on copper tubing is occurring. Additionally circuit board, electrical and appliance failures due to copper wire corrosion are also a result of contamination.
Common indicators of Chinese drywall include sulfur type odors often described as rotten eggs and matches, and black discoloration on copper tubing; however, in some cases no odor is detectable.
AirMD’s scientists conduct observations of homes with potential Chinese drywall contamination and inform homeowners of potential issues.
AirMD’s evaluation for Chinese drywall includes:
- Odor assessment – to detect odors relating to Chinese drywall.
- Volatile organic chemicals (VOCs) – chemical testing to detect VOCs from Chinese drywall measured in parts per billion (ppb).
- Sulfur dioxide testing – chemical testing to detect sulfur dioxide gas in the air measured in parts per million (ppm).
- Hydrogen sulfide testing – chemical testing to detect hydrogen disulfide gas in the air measured in parts per million (ppm).
- Oxidation and corrosion evaluation – to assess oxidation and corrosion on wiring and air conditioning.
AirMD offers specialized analytical testing that is more sensitive for reduced sulfur compounds (20 different compounds) utilizing sensitive sampling equipment and sensitive laboratory analysis measuring in the parts per billion ranges (ppb).
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Appointments
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Cancellations
Cancellations must be made at least 24 hours prior to scheduled appointments or a cancellation charge will apply. To cancel your appointment, please call us at (888) 462-4763. Any appointments not cancelled at least 24 hours in advance will result in a cancellation fee of 50% of the total evaluation cost. Cancellation charges will appear on your credit card statement. Unfortunately, no exceptions can be made to our cancellation policy.