One of our clients recently had their home inspected for Chinese drywall and the report was completed this week. For those wondering what a report details, it includes Interviews of the home’s inhabitants Visual inspection of copper fixtures, air conditioning, coils, etc. for premature corrosion Inspecting unfinished drywall for known…
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News in short: WCI bankruptcy plan approved
Coming out of bankruptcy court, WCI’s plan for restructuring and settling debt has been approved. A bankruptcy judge on Wednesday approved a plan of reorganization for luxury home builder WCI Communities Inc (WCIMQ.PK), according to court documents, helping clear the way for the company to emerge from Chapter 11 bankruptcy…
Chinese drywall fund in Louisiana not enough?
Coming out of the news last week are reports that the special fund set aside by Louisiana legislatures may be incredibly inadequate and more money may be necessary. A Louisiana fund set up to help the victims of defective Chinese drywall may not be adequate, according to a report in…
Energy firms not seeking insurance against disasters
The Wall Street Journal reports that companies in the Gulf and outside of it are not seeking insurance for catastrophe this hurricane season. Citing “improved technology and increased regulations” as rationale for avoiding the provisions, these companies still stand at some peril as hurricane season escalates. The article notes Many…
Chinese drywall in Las Vegas?
A recent news piece reveals that Chinese drywall may have gotten as far as Las Vegas when it was imported and installed into new homes nationwide. Homeowners have cited the now standard signs of it having been used for the development of their dwellings and inspectors have begun investigating A…
Weather radios a safe buy while hurricane season is afoot
Just a helpful reminder that buying a weather radio may be a good idea before it is a necessity. Various sites around the internet are selling them, as are businesses in areas around the Gulf Coast, and some decent deals might be something to jump on. One site, for instance,…
Consider trip insurance this hurricane season
Virginia’s WSLS recently did a piece on traveling and the use of travelers insurance that is very relevant to anyone across the United States who may be visiting or doing business in regions such as the Gulf Coast. When visiting areas like Florida, Louisiana, Mississippi or Texas, travelers may want…
The tax debacle Chinese drywall creates
While many members of the state and federal government have been discussing tax rebates for those who have Chinese drywall in their homes, it is not an open and shut situation for those wishing to make claims. Instead, it can be a long and tedious uphill battle with mixed results.…
Hurricane Bill likely to miss
The good news for the United States is, other than a bit of rain and higher waves, Hurricane Bill will likely miss and not make landfall. This article, from Canada’s CBCNews, details the storm’s projected path Hurricane Bill will likely blow into Atlantic Canada’s waters on Sunday as a Category…
Chinese drywall not radioactive
Tests have confirmed that while the faulty Chinese wallboard may be toxic and harmful to the health of those people whose homes are lined with the stuff, Chinese drywall is not radioactive. As a precaution, the government carried out tests to insure that the material is not even more dangerous…