Chinese Drywall - a Serious Problem

Ah, China. Giver of all things healthy and good for us. Now, the latest piece of [word redacted!] to come from China is bad drywall. Not only will Chinese drywall corrode your pipes and wires and coils, but it may give you lung cancer.

Nasty Chinese drywall can manifest in any number of ways. Not just corroded pipes, but appliances and electronics failing for no apparent reason (they have copper wiring, which is affected by a substance that contains radium). Radium is really bad news for your health, too, as you might imagine. Radium increases your risk for lung cancer. Find out if you have Chinese drywall in your house and what to do about it.

Image of Shut Off Valve Corrosion Caused by Chinese Drywall - Public Domain: FL Dep't Health