Toxic Drywall In Canada?

Brenda Brincku wrote: Our home has American drywall that is causing the same problem like the Chinese drywall. About 92% is National Gypsum & about 8% is US Gypsum. We have gone through 7 A/C coils & all of our faucets have turned black & our pitted. Scientist are investigating the problem & think it could be from recycle drywall. They now know it can be nothing but the drywall but they are trying to find the root problem. (gypsum, flyash,etc.) Watch our story on
CBS Video Report: Bad Drywall

Posted on Wednesday, July 8th, 2009 at 7:06am.

Jim Sparrow wrote: @Brenda: sounds like a class action suit against Nation Gypsum / US Gypsum / Georgia-Pacific may be in the cards?

Posted on Thursday, July 9th, 2009 at 4:11pm.

Jill Swidler wrote: Jim,

My husband and I are representatives of a class-action against GP. We're looking for others with toxic American drywall. We believe that many homeowners who think they have Chinese drywall, actually have American made synthetic gypsum, but they haven't cut into their walls to see what it is. Like me, Brenda and her husband built their home on their own and know where the drywall came from.

Posted on Thursday, July 9th, 2009 at 5:24pm.

howard selinger wrote: I believe i may have this problem and are not sure how to verify

Posted on Monday, July 20th, 2009 at 8:09am.

Brenda Brincku wrote: Check all your wiring & see if the copper wires have turned black. Also check your A/C coills & see if it has turned black. The Florida Department of Health has a website with pictures & info on what to look for. I have a Facebook page with a lot of info called "American & Chinese Defective Drywall"

Posted on Monday, July 20th, 2009 at 4:12pm.

Cynthia wrote: The defective Chinese drywall debacle has been making news for months now, with homeowners plagued by sulfur fumes that smell like “rotten eggs” and cause air conditioning coils to corrode. Residents complain of sinus and respiratory ailments, eye and skin irritation, persistent runny or bloody noses, headaches, and asthma. Some situations were so severe that residents had to vacate their homes. In some cases, victims have been harassed by builders into signing unfair, one-side remediation agreements. The issues surrounding defective Chinese drywall are confusing and worrisome. Here is a good blog that has been providing emerging and valuable information on the problems: www.chinese-drywall-answers.com

Posted on Sunday, August 9th, 2009 at 12:25pm.

Madison real estate wrote: As if homeowners didn't have enough to worry about! Thank you, Jim, for bringing this important issue to light. I hope that the people whose homes are affected can diagnose their defective drywall quickly before it affects their health, and that the companies who distributed these defective and dangerous products step up to the plate and take responsibility for their actions. It is unthinkable that companies can ship such dangerous products into the marketplace. More due-diligence and testing should have been carried out. This never, ever should have happened.

Posted on Monday, August 31st, 2009 at 6:31pm.

Jim Sparrow wrote: @Jolenta - FGD (otherwise known as Flue Gas Desulphurization) appears to be the cause of this toxic drywall. As I've noted above, a number of US manufacturers use the FGD process in the manufacturing of synthetic gypsum wallboard *aka drywall*

Posted on Thursday, September 3rd, 2009 at 2:03pm.

demy wrote: How to know that our drywall is a Chinese drywall . We had our basement fully developed this year and how can we recongize it. My husband is a carpenter and he didn't knew about this thing until I read your site. Thank you very much and God Bless

Posted on Tuesday, September 8th, 2009 at 2:20pm.

Brenda Brincku wrote: Please watch this video we made. http://www.widwi.com "How To Look For American & Chinese Drywall Problems - Brincku Home". Please pass this website onto your friends as we are trying to get the word out. Thank you for your help!

Posted on Wednesday, September 9th, 2009 at 8:06am.

Roger and Molly Miller wrote: We have cause for concern that our Georgia Pacific drywass is toxic. Our home was built in 2004, and we have corroded copper electrical wiring. We are from Saskatchewan, Canada and would like to know if there is any class action suits against Georgia Pacific in Canada, and who would be knowlegable in that arena to represent us? If you can help us at all with any knoweldge , we would be greatly appreciative. Thank you

Posted on Monday, October 12th, 2009 at 10:07pm.

Brenda Brincku wrote: @Roger & Molly Miller please write me as soon as possible so I can get you help.
BBrincku@gmail.com

Posted on Tuesday, October 13th, 2009 at 7:48am.

Jill Swidler wrote: Roger and Molly Miller:
Please get in touch with me. I have GP drywall that was made in Edmonton, Canada in April 2006. (I live in FL) My email is fourswids@msn.com. I have filed a class action suit against GP in the States.

Posted on Tuesday, October 13th, 2009 at 8:10am.

Brenda Brincku wrote: @ Jill Swidler I was going to give the Miller family your info. I didn't want to post your info without your permission.

Posted on Tuesday, October 13th, 2009 at 9:05am.

Unknown wrote: I worked at the Edmonton plant when this drywall was made. I was the vein of sulfur that came from the rock in Canel flats B.C Canada. Edmonon manager knew about this at the time.

Posted on Monday, January 18th, 2010 at 10:54am.

Roger Miller wrote: Unknown, Thankyou very much for that info. Would you be willing to talk to us outside this blog? Thanks again. Roger and Molly Miller.

Posted on Monday, January 18th, 2010 at 6:07pm.

Roger Miller wrote: If anyone has any information regarding this issue our email is rogmol03miller@hotmail.com.

Posted on Tuesday, January 26th, 2010 at 10:53am.

Douglas Plummer wrote: We are a IICRC Certified Restoration & Remediation Co. serving Ontario. Water, mould, asbestos & toxic drywall. Please contact us @ http://www.service-one.ca

Posted on Saturday, January 30th, 2010 at 7:47am.

wrote: [...] problem remains to be seen. CREB® will be monitoring this issue as well.
Originally posted by  Jim Sparrow on Saturday, July 4th, 2009 at 11:32am.



Sunday, March 21st, 2010
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Posted on Sunday, March 21st, 2010 at 1:54am.

Ted/Nick wrote: We have GP ToughRock all through our home, I know for sure since I purchased this drywall specifically for its fire retardant after our burned in 2004. We rebuilt in 2005,and have weird things happen, 3 sump pumps, copper anything turning black, smoke detectors have their own minds, light switches blow up, black spots on carpets and floors, gray green dust in vacuum that is "sticky", paint peels and bubbles. We have numerous health issues, on going and prior to today, another URI. I know for sure we have "ToughRock", I hope there is something we can do about it, I can not take this health stuff anymore, and oh yeah it's great to turn on a light and have the switch litterally blow up! Any help out there? We would appreciate anything. I did file a complaint with the CPSC.

Posted on Monday, May 17th, 2010 at 5:08pm.

Julie Kong wrote: In 2005, we remodeled our garage and made it a room for our son. We used GP Tough Rock dry wall. Soon after, he became very ill. Horrible headaches, eyes were constantly irritated. He was dizzy, and had trouble breathing. We went from doctor to doctor and could not find out what was wrong. He has suffered terribly. He was once an outstanding athlete at the time but has be forced to give it all up. One of my daugthers has developed asthma at age 16. She never had it before. I have constant nose bleeds and my youngest son is always sick. I have been trying to solve this problem for years. We do have electrical problems and corriding copper. We have a house that has high hummidity and I think it has triggered to toxins in the drywall. What is the next step in confirming my suspicions?

Posted on Monday, May 24th, 2010 at 8:19pm.

Ted K wrote: I am having a modular home built for me and it is being built in the USA. We live in Ontario Canada.Would I or should I be con cerned about this sheet rock.drtwayy board or will I be ok?
Our home is being built by Hart Manufactoring and I believe they are in Indiana. I have read their standards and codes and am fairly comfortable with them ,but just a little concerned about the dry wall problem. Could you let me know what you mthink.
Thanks Ted

Posted on Friday, July 9th, 2010 at 7:32pm.

Brenda Brincku wrote: Ask them what brand of drywall they are putting in. I would stay away from all Chinese drywall & ask them about the American drywall what brand they are putting in. It should be fine but it never hurts to ask a lot of questions. Watch our Youtube videos "Brincku House" & "A Cry for Help". Our drywall was 100% American drywall that caused our problem.

Posted on Tuesday, July 13th, 2010 at 6:04pm.

Ted / Nick wrote: Our drywall is definately GP Tough Rock. I am in a suit along with the Chinese Drywall complaints, I am not sure if this is the right thing to do or not? We Live in Dowagiac (Sister Lakes) Michigan, our home was rebuild in 2005 after our first home burned, we have pitting in our faucets that are getting darker by the day, light switches that are buring out (blowing up), we have copper corrosion, and several health issues. I can not take much more of this since I have systemic lupus, and other health issues, there are days I can not breathe, and having the A/C on seems to make it worse. What can we do?

Posted on Wednesday, July 14th, 2010 at 8:43am.

Brenda Brincku wrote: Ted/Nick please contact me (Brenda Brincku) Gbrincku@embarqmail.com You shouldn't be thrown into a Chinese drywall lawsuit. American drywall is having problems too. Julie Kong please contact me also. Please report this to CPSC as soon as possible. My husband & I are a head representives of a class-action against National Gypsum. I want to help you. Aaron Kessler with the Hearld Tribune, ProPublica & CBS News are doing an investigation about defective drywall. Please write me & I will give you information that could help you in your fight.

Posted on Wednesday, July 14th, 2010 at 7:18pm.

Paige Visintin wrote: Another case of National Gypsum toxic drywall....in the lawsuit with Brenda and George Brincku. Please visit www.gottoxicdrywall.blogspot.com to share your story of American or Chinese Defective Drywall.

Posted on Saturday, July 31st, 2010 at 1:58pm.

Brenda Brincku wrote: This is very important! Did anyone buy defective American or Chinese drywall from Lowes? If you did please contact me immediately. I have some very important information to send you. Please contact me Gbrincku@embarqmail.com as soon as possible.

Posted on Monday, August 9th, 2010 at 11:46am.

Brenda Brincku wrote: Please contact Joaquin Sapien at Joaquin.Sapien@propublica.org & Aaron Kessler aaron.kessler@heraldtribune.com if you are having problems with American defective drywall. They will be doing a story on American defective drywall & they need to hear from you immediately. Thank you!

Posted on Monday, August 9th, 2010 at 12:00pm.

dallas wrote: I have noticed a year ago when doing some re-wiring in my home that there was a black dust on the copper wire and dismissed it but knew it was not normal so i starting investigating and found this forum. I have all the issues people are stating here regarding rusting light fixtures, and numerous light switches failing, all of my GFI trip for no reason often.

Our household members have all been sick way too much, throat irritations, sinus issues and headaches as well, nosebleeds, and constant coughs. Please help.

I live in alberta canada and have a house that was built around 2004, can someone tell me how i should proceed in getting testing done?

Please feel free to email with your thoughts at "palmbreeze2017@hotmail.com

Posted on Wednesday, March 9th, 2011 at 9:30am.

Jim Sparrow wrote: @Dallas - It was a pleasure chatting with you this morning about your concerns. Check with Brenda Brincku (email address above) regarding drywall brand(s) that have been reported as "suspect" as well as exactly the best way to determine if you've got sulphur off-gassing in your property. All the best - Jim

Posted on Wednesday, March 9th, 2011 at 6:52pm.

Brenda wrote: @Dallas Please e-mail me @
Bbrincku@gmail.com Please watch our YouTube videos www.YouTube.com "Brincku House" & "A Cry for Help"

Posted on Wednesday, March 9th, 2011 at 7:54pm.

Matt Petersen wrote: We had our bathroom renovated in 2008 with all new drywall. In 2010 I had to replace the stainless hoses under the sink and also the chrome plated pipe covers. This was due to severe corrosion.There was black dust all over inside the vanity. All the fittings under the sink are dicoloured as well. No rotten egg smell, but there is a strong odor. The hinges on the new vanity are rusted as well.

Posted on Saturday, April 2nd, 2011 at 3:43pm.

Brenda Brincku wrote: @Matt, Could you tell me what drywall was used in your bathroom? CPSC has reported problems with 2008 & 2009 drywall. You may not be out of the clear yet. You need to check into this futher. Did you do the drywall or someone else install it. There is a huge lawsuit against Lowes for tainted drywall.

Posted on Sunday, April 3rd, 2011 at 9:21pm.

Matt Petersen wrote: I am in Toronto. We had a reno company do the work. I have just contacted the company. I asked Home Depot about my corrosion problems, was told they had never seen that before.The drywall was installed in 2007 not 08. It looks like that is the problem. I will have this checked out. I understand that there are also problems with other brands

Posted on Monday, April 4th, 2011 at 10:55am.

Matt Petersen Toronto Ontario Canada wrote: I have contacted the copany who supplied and installed the drywall, representative came, he has never seen anything like this. They told me to contact CSA and ask for info. I will remove some of the drywall because i do not believe that I will get much assistance from either.

Matt

Posted on Wednesday, April 6th, 2011 at 11:25am.

Sam wrote: I recently moved in a totally renovated home in Toronto. The previous owners renovated the home around 2008 and lived there for two years before selling it. I heard about the Chinese drywall problem, but just became aware of the GP ToughRock drywall issue. I found the drywall in our basement furnance room has GP ToughRock drywall, but not sure about the rest of the house. I checked the copper wirings in the house and exposed copper, but see no signs of corrosion. Just wondering how long does it take to see corrosions if I have the 'bad' drywall in my house? Is there a way to tell whether or not I have the bad toughrock drywall in my house?

Thanks...

Sam

Posted on Sunday, May 8th, 2011 at 1:15pm.

Matt Petersen Toronto wrote: I have just received the results from my drywall test from our bathroom, and it is found to be giving off toxic gasses. I am not sure of the name or brand. Still waiting to here back from the contractor who instaled it in 07.
Matt Petersen

Posted on Sunday, May 8th, 2011 at 3:49pm.

dallas wrote: Matt Petersen, who did you have run tests on your drywall? please email me at palmbreeze2017@hotmail.com and let me know so i can have some tested. Thanks!

Posted on Sunday, May 8th, 2011 at 9:08pm.

Colleen wrote: The Victims of Chinese Drywall in the United States have joined together to work to obtain assistance with this toxic import. Please check out our website. This is a purely victims run website.

Posted on Thursday, May 12th, 2011 at 1:04pm.

Ken Porter wrote: Matt Petersen, I also am interested in where you had the tests for drywall. We finally had the ceiling installed in our basement in 09 and finding a rotten egg smell on high humid days. please email me at Portekg@yahoo.ca. Thanks inadvance.

Posted on Saturday, June 25th, 2011 at 7:33am.

Jason schulder wrote: We have purchased toughrock from lowes in corpus christi texas and are having all the problem that the china made sheet rock are having .My house is an older house that iam remoldeling and i dont have all just toughrock sheetrock but we are still having problems .

Posted on Tuesday, July 19th, 2011 at 5:41pm.

Colleen wrote: Jason, you should contact our group. We have families with both Chinese and American drywall. Feel free to contact me at chinesedrywallva@yahoo.com

Posted on Wednesday, August 3rd, 2011 at 8:00pm.

Concernd wrote: Forgive me for my ignorance. I never knew there was such a huge problem.
I'm in Southern Ontario Canada just about to finish a basement with new "drywall"
after reading most of this i think i may not want to.
How can i tell what is good? What is bad?
Just because it comes from Home Depot and I ask them if it' s safe, ofcourse their reply is gonna be yes if it wasn't they wouldnt be selling it.
But is that true what does the guy selling it know he didnt make the stuff, he isnt a scientist that does the testing, he is just the guy selling it.
What the heck can I do now the basement is getting finished for my son to have his own place.
I don't wanna make him sick or worse.
Is there a site that can tell me what drywall is good and what is bad, as in name brands and even still how can those sites be sure the drywall wasn't in a warehouse somewhere for 10 years?
Wow maybe my kid wont get his own place after all

Posted on Monday, January 2nd, 2012 at 11:28am.

Matt Petersen wrote: I would not be concerned with the drywall that is purchased from Home Depot. However if you get it from an unknown source could be different. I have had the people from CGC and UGC come to my house to inspect the problem in my home. They will not openly do anything even with a test that shows high levels. Ps this drywall was manufatured in Hagersville Ontario. I am in Toronto

Posted on Monday, January 2nd, 2012 at 1:13pm.

susan goldenberg wrote: We have had a problem with a sulphur smell- at first I thought it was our plumbing now I am wondering if it is drywall that is toxic we have had some health issues from the house too-who does assessments of drywall toxicity in southern canada?

Posted on Saturday, January 14th, 2012 at 1:38pm.

Colleen wrote: Susan, I know of testing labs in the United States that can test the drywall for you but first there are some things you can do yourself. Take out the outlets in your house and look at the copper ground wire. This wire should be shiny copper not black. If it is black then you, more then likely, have a CDW (Chinese Drywall) problem. The one thing to know in looking at the outlets is that you have to take out ALL of the outlets. In our home not every room was built with CDW. In certain rooms the wires look like copper while in other rooms they are completely black. If you do find black on your wires then you should take the next step of getting the drywall tested by a professional firm just to have it in writing. If you have any questions please feel free to contact me at chinesedrywallva@yahoo.com and check out our website at www.victimschinesedrywall.com. There are pictures on the website so you can see what the wires look like. I hope you find that you do not have CDW in your home. This has created a nightmare for my family and tens of thousands of American families all across our country.

Posted on Sunday, January 15th, 2012 at 6:51am.

Jones Ford wrote: I hope this toxic drywall cannot cause victims.

Posted on Monday, January 30th, 2012 at 4:19pm.

Laurie wrote: I am an electrician and shortly after we bought our house in Alberta I was changing outlets when I discovered the black coating on the wires. The fixtures and hinges had the same corrosion issue. We have also suffered from health issues. I'm not sure where to turn for appropriate testing and solid information.

Posted on Monday, February 27th, 2012 at 1:05pm.

Loretta wrote: I have AMERICAN MADE DRYWALL, CENTAINTEED GYPSUM , I only have 6 mths till my statue of limation is up, my lawyer just drop my case , I need a lawyer now .I've called many, Know one will help.

Posted on Saturday, July 28th, 2012 at 7:50pm.

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Posted on Tuesday, August 28th, 2012 at 11:25am.

Brenda Brincku wrote: Loretta, Where do you live? Why did your lawyer drop you?

Posted on Wednesday, August 29th, 2012 at 4:17pm.

Colleen wrote: Loretta, Did you find an attorney? If not email me at chinesedrywallva@yahoo.com

Posted on Wednesday, August 29th, 2012 at 9:19pm.

Loretta wrote: Hi Brenda , I live in Loxahatcheee,Florida , USA. My lawyer was involed in the National Gypsum case. The court informed my lawyer it would enter summary against our theory for lack of admissible scientific support, thereby ending the case. My lawyer intended to use the same scientific basis in my case against Certain Teed Corporation. He also said that this does not mean I do not have a claim , Should I chose to proceed I should seek other counsel immediately, the STATUTE OF LIMITATIONS may expire as soonas 60 days from 7/30/12 . I've called many attorney's NO one will help. I've called and email news stations, NO ONE WILL HELP. Sorry I havn't answer sooner , I've been very sick , just found out I have COPD and a spot on my lung. GOD BLESS US ALL !!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Posted on Sunday, September 2nd, 2012 at 10:05pm.

Loretta wrote: Hi Colleen , I found a attorney that is sueing the company I have , I send my paper to him on July 30 2012 , Don't know haven't heard anything yet ,I called and ask if my paper work was received , still waiting to hear. Help please , I 've been really sick . Just found out I have COPD and a spot on my right lung . GOD BLESS US ALL!!!!!!!!!!!!!! My statute of limitations is up in about 3 weeks .

Posted on Sunday, September 2nd, 2012 at 10:19pm.

Eric wrote: I built a house in 2004 with drywall purchased from Carter lumber. The drywall is stamped made in Canada. The house has an unusual smell, I would not say it is rotten eggs, but I can not describe the smell. Also I do not see discoloring of copper or metal fixture.
We thought it would go away after some time but it has not. How can I get it tested? I am in West Branch. Michigan .

Posted on Saturday, November 17th, 2012 at 8:01pm.

Samwise Gamgee wrote: I just bought my first house and the drywall was ripping and I found out it was because my pipes had burst inside of the wall. I had to call a <a href="http://www.knightplumbing.ca/index.php/plumb/plumbing">calgary plumbing</a> company to take care of it.

Posted on Thursday, September 26th, 2013 at 9:17am.