Concerns about toxic drywall manufactured in China are growing among homeowners throughout the United States.

Drywall is a common manufactured building material used throughout the world in the construction of interior walls and ceilings. However, Chinese drywall, which was used largely during the housing boom between 2004 and 2007, has been found to emit dangerous toxic chemicals that can harm your home and your family.

The defective drywall, which gives off a sulfur-type smell like rotten eggs, emits toxic chemicals that are linked to respiratory ailments, headaches, nosebleeds and dry eyes. In addition, the toxic material corrodes metals within a building, causing damage to electronic equipment, wires, pipes and air conditioning systems.

Florida is considered to be one of the states most heavily impacted by the use of Chinese drywall, but at least 12 other states have reported the material in newer homes. It is suspected that more than 550 million pounds of the defective drywall were imported into the United States — enough to build 60,000 average-size homes — during the most recent housing boom.

In February 2009, a class action was filed by the law firms of Higer Lichter & Givner, Podhurst Orseck and The Blumstein Law Firm on behalf of a Florida couple who purchased a new home constructed with the defective drywall, as well as any other homeowners similarly affected.

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