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July 16--MANATEE -- Lawyers for homeowners suing over defective Chinese drywall want a federal judge to set some rules on a manufacturer's efforts to settle with homebuilders, saying it could put homeowners at risk.
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No details about the settlement with the Atlanta-based builder were released.
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All the science isn't complete, but government agencies say drywall, electrical components, and fire and carbon monoxide alarms should be replaced in homes with the problem drywall.
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Builders had to deal with new appraisal rules, limited lending, Chinese drywall, and more.
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With "strong association" made, government now will try to determine extent of problem and find possible remedies.
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The company that killed anthrax in government buildings says the same solution fixes caustic Chinese drywall.
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Reports will likely elaborate the hazards of the problematic drywall and offer potential remedies.
Gator Drywall Hook & Loop Sandpaper system makes paper replacement fast and easy.
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Proposal has not been endorsed by committees representing the company's creditors.
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President of America's Watchdog claims he’s trying to make amends for a past that includes a fraud conviction.
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Defective drywall is being blamed for copper corrosion and odors.
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Sliding door hardware tops the list.
Shower lights, primers, drywall cutters, window trim and ceramic tiles
November 2007 news and tidbits. For more product information, visit ebuild, Hanley Wood's interactive product catalog, at www.builderonline.com or www.ebuild.com.
Show houses are a great way for builders and manufacturers to showcase the latest and greatest in products, materials, construction techniques, and design. This month, the first-ever show house for mold prevention opened its doors in Chesterfield, N.H.
Hanley Wood's product editors pick standout new products from the 2007 IBS Show.
Generally speaking, market domination doesn't last for long: At some point, competition eats away share or growth simply slows.
Noise control is the next big thing in achieving optimal indoor comfort, with new solutions that make it a worthwhile investment for single-family builders.
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STRUCTURED WIRING COMPANY USTEC has a new approach to home technology that should resonate with builders. Bill Thompson, UStec's president and founder, says that in most cases, once home builders decide on a structured wiring panel, they are stuck with it.
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The New Urban Challenge could not have been built without the support of its many sponsors, a select group of building product manufacturers and suppliers that contributed to this innovative project. A list of companies, their levels of sponsorship, and the products they provided, follows ...