Chinese Drywall Update: Medical Fears Persist
Up to now, major court cases in the ongoing Chinese-made drywall situation have not dealt with any medical or health-related claims. But health issues are sure to come up in court eventually; and in the mean time, fears about possible health effects of the defective material are likely to impact ... more
Atlantic Hurricane Season Heats Up
Long-term forecasters have been predicting a busy Atlantic hurricane season since early spring. In recent weeks, the Atlantic has begun to prove the experts right, as a procession of low-pressure systems originating off the coast of Africa turned into a parade of tropical storms and hurricanes. Although land areas have ... more
Remodeling Show Pairs Up with Deck Expo, September 14 to 17
Next week's Remodeling Show (September 14 through 17) in Baltimore, Maryland, shares the Baltimore Convention Center venue with Hanley Wood's Deck Expo, and there are some special attractions for builders of coastal decks. Here's a link to the Exhibit Hall schedule, and here is a link to the conference schedule. ... more
Crawlspace Conundrum: Vapor Barrier Details for Flood Zones
Virginia housing official Wayne Munn has a problem. Wayne Munn is a Construction Control Officer for the Virginia Housing Development Authority (VHDA), a non-profit agency funded by bond issues, created by the state in 1972 to help support affordable housing. VHDA finances new construction as well as affordable rehab projects ... more
As Barnegat Bay Struggles, New Jersey Lawmakers Take up Environmental Bills
The New Jersey legislature is considering a broad package of legislation intended to halt and reverse decades of worsening pollution in the popular shore waters of Barnegat Bay in the center of the state's coast, reports the Star-Ledger.("N.J. lawmakers consider Barrnegat bay clean up bills," by Maryann Spoto). "The bills, ... more
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