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Chinese Drywall

Due to shortages in drywall products numerous American building companies in South Florida utilized drywall imported from China in the construction of homes, apartments, and buildings. This drywall, in many cases, is now believed to be defective, resulting in the stench of rotting eggs that homeowners have been unable to eliminate. Some have even been forced to leave their homes because the odor was so foul. Others have reported problems with their air conditioning and other systems that are also believed to be related to drywall imported from China.

Polybutylene Piping

Polybutylene is a form of plastic resin that was used extensively in the manufacture of water supply piping from 1978 until 1995. Due to the low cost of the material and ease of installation, Polybutylene piping systems were viewed as “the pipe of the future” and were used as a substitute for traditional copper piping. It is most commonly found in the “Sun Belt” where residential construction was heavy through the 1980′s and early-to-mid 90′s, but it is also very common in the Mid Atlantic and Northwest Pacific states.

Known fire hazards

Federal Pacific Panels are known fire hazards. When overloaded they do not trip. Also in Florida most insurance companies make the insured replace them to get insurance. These were installed in 1950’s to the early 1980’s.

A Fire Hazard Electric Panel found on an Inspection.

Knob and Tube

This is active Knob and Tube from the 1920’s. Found in a home in 2009.

Federal Pacific Panels

Federal Pacific Panels are known fire hazards. When overloaded they do not trip. Also in Florida most insurance companies make the insured replace them to get insurance. These were installed in 1950’s to the early 1980’s.