News on Chinese Drywall March 9, 2010

Day in and day out, Chinese drywall stories are published online and read by thousands upon thousands of people. It can be difficult to keep up with all of them. That being said, there are some that you absolutely want to read. Those listed below should be on your “do not miss” list:

1. More Chinese Drywall Lawsuits Set for Trial

Next week starts the trial for a lawsuit involving several Manatee County homes. Taylor Woodrow and Taylor Morrison Homes are suing Scottsdale Insurance Co. declaring that the insurance company should cover the cost of replacing Chinese drywall.

2. Drywall evidence presents dilemma for Lennar Corp.

Florida-based home builder, Lennar Corporation, began remediating homes about a year ago claiming that they had found a way to fix the homes that contained the defective Chinese drywall. However, two factors during the trial could present a dilemma — insulated electrical wiring and the ineffectiveness of vacuuming to remove drywall particles.

3. How to Take the Stress Out of Replacing Chinese Drywall

So your home has tainted Chinese drywall and you are not sure what the next step is? Environmental Protection Online has a few tips to help you get started.