There is a possible Chinese drywall cure that may be just around the corner. New York based Sabre Technical Services, a biological hazard response company that has used chlorine dioxide to treat buildings contaminated with anthrax, may have an affordable and attractive solution to homes plagued with Chinese drywall.
Chlorine Dioxide has been known to deactivate sulfur compounds for some time. The question for Chinese drywall cleanup was if the gas would penetrate through the drywall and re-mediate the sulfur throughout structures. Recent tests in the Fort Myers area by Sabre indicate that with the proper application of chlorine dioxide gas, penetration is deep enough to neutralize the sulfur and deactivate it into sulfate, a harmless and non-toxic substance.
When applied, the gas does have bleaching effects, so residents are wise to remove all belongings from an infected house during the decontamination treatment. The estimated cost to clean up a structure is between $10-$15 per square foot. Treatment will take only a few days as compared to the previously expensive and time-consuming procedures of removing all the drywall from a structure.
This method has great promise for homeowners affected by Chinese drywall. Currently, the government as well as insurance companies are reviewing the process and its effectiveness. Hopefully, no negative issues will arise and approval for this procedure will come quickly.
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