Is My Drywall Chinese? - HB Litigation Conferences

Is My Drywall Chinese?
b) Visual Appearance
1. Most is 1/2” not 5/8” thick-look for visual seam lines
2. Most is 4’ x 12’ as opposed to 4’ x 8’ therefore most used in
walls not ceiling areas
3. May have non-uniform surfaces/waves-may be defective.
Some sheets show ASTM-C36 label instead of ASTM C
1396 and may sag due to organic contaminants
4. May say “Made in China” or Knauf, C & K, or Taishan
Gypsum Ltd. Many other manufacturers as well but most
not identified.
5. US Drywall will have markings on the edge tape usually
saying “Made in USA”. Chinese drywall will not.
Is My Drywall Chinese?
• Chinese Takeout?
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