Welcome once again to the Terrazzo Restoration Blog. Often we provide homeowners with useful information even if it is not directly related to terrazzo restoration. We believe all aspects of home renovation are important parts of creating a healthy, green home. As such, whenever we come across information that is useful for South Florida homeowners, we will pass it along. We hope it helps and we hope it makes clear our dedication and commitment to helping you create the best home possible.

Today we will be discussing the much talked about Toxic Chinese Drywall that has so profoundly impacted South Florida. In a press release entitled Toxic Chinese Drywall News”, Americas Watchdog issued a statement saying ” the toxic Chinese Drywall issue will eclipse any product defect, or liability issue in US history. The imported Chinese construction product not only corrodes or discolors copper or silver in a house, much more importantly, the product is making homeowners sick.

This product was first introduced into the US in 2001, and at its peak was used from 2003–2007. Symptoms include upper respiratory problems, nose bleeds, copper and silver that turns black, combined with “I leave the house and I feel better, I come home and I get sick again.”

If you are a homeowner and are concerned that your home might contain the toxic Chinese drywall,.

As always, we at Colonial Floor Care encourage you to create a healthy, green home. Restoring your terrazzo floors can be an important part of green home renovation. Call us if we can help.