Reactive drywall, more commonly known as Chinese drywall, was imported from China between 2001 and 2009 due to an American shortage of material. It contained extraneous materials such as sulfur, strontium, and iron. In warmer and more humid climates, this drywall emitted various sulfur gasses that caused copper and other metal surfaces to become black and powdery.
Odorox® Hydroxyl Group, a leader in odor removal in the disaster restoration industry, is mobilizing their Odorox® equipment and consulting services to the East Coast in preparation for Hurricane Florence.
Odors emanate from a variety of sources: the off-gassing of incomplete combustion, decomposing organic matter, building materials, water intrusion, etc. There have been many articles written regarding various odors and the products or equipment to resolve these odors.
Odorox Hydroxyl Group continues supporting restoration companies of all sizes through educational opportunities as well as attending most industry events.
With the legalizing of marijuana for recreational use in many states and more coming on board, as restorers we can expect to see more cleaning jobs that involve this type of residue, especially in rental situations.
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