 Abatement, "Partial" Remediation, Air-Out, "AS IS," Clearance Testing, All Chinese Drywall Terms ???Information and other Terms concerning scope and details of corrective work associated with Chinese Drywall varies based on group, individual, industry posting information, political agenda, financial settlement, transactional disclosures, and numerous other factors. Consumers require knowledge based on factual information, reports, field findings, ASTM, and Government Standards, that simply and frankly DO NOT exist that clearly define a guaranteed Standard Protocol or Scope of Work ... PERIOD!
SARASOTA, Fla. - Sept. 24, 2013 - PRLog -- Abatement, "Partial" Remediation, Air-Out, "AS IS," Clearance Testing, and numerous other words or phrases are all Chinese Drywall or Real Estate TERMS describing, explaining, and validating level of progress associated with Chinese or Tainted Corrosive Drywall corrective repairs or potentially SOLD or FOR SALE structures.
Consumers in Florida, Texas, and 40 other States, infected or affected with Tainted Corrosive "Chinese" Drywall (TCDW) have been bombarded by the news media, Internet, legal system, and numerous other forms of communications about Chinese Drywall (CDW) or Tainted Corrosive Drywall (TCDW) diagnosis, abatement, remediation, "partial" remediation, treatments, certifications, testing (Pre and Post), testing equipment, Clearance Testing, ASTM Chamber Test of materials, personal property cross-contamination tests (furniture, toys, clothes, linens, mattresses, etc), and other issues just to numerous to list. Chinese Drywall (CDW) or Tainted Corrosive Drywall (TCDW) remediation or abatement of the structure (house, condo, office, shopping center) requires specific construction activities, protocols / scope of work, and treatment systems to correct the known existing issues and future unknown residual issues, not to mention Health issues and future unknown Health issues from exposure, both long and short term. Consumers, both Buyer or Seller, Investors, Realtors, Brokers, Lenders, and other involved with Real Estate transactions obviously require knowledge and facts concerning information or terms. The following items cover a brief overview of FACTS or INFORMATION that educate or inform savvy Consumers on all levels. 1) Diagnosis - First Step Confirming and validating the structure is infected, by NDE Visual Analysis (Non-Destructive Evaluation or Examination) http://www.constructionguru.com/ 2) Abatement or Remediation ... Corrective Repairs Numerous "opinions" have recommended leaving or not replacing numerous components, but every time my clients request specifics on who backs the opinion or guarantees scope of work recommended, they are referred to the "Contractors" Removal of all electrical, copper plumbing, HVAC, HVAC duct work, insulation, drywall, wood trim, wood doors, carpet / pad, cabinets, counter tops, ceiling fans, and other wood or porous components, basically stripping the structure back to PRE-ROUGH-IN framing and structural wood, concrete, metal, windows, exterior doors and / or CMU components, is not only the right or correct Scope of Work, but also the Scope of Work recommended and discussed, during Judge Fallons Multi-District Litigation (MDL) Court proceeding per experts that testified. Several references to CPSC Report suggesting electrical wiring can be left in place need to be clarified, reviewed, and addressed simply because the CPSC Report actually states "such as in relation to a remediation, they should be replaced". Never is it stated leaving electrical wiring is endorsed, safe, or an acceptable option. Please read the attached Sandia and CPSC Reports highlighted sections, confirming these facts. http://www.constructionguru.com/ Page 77 -Highlighted section of report states as follows: While metal-to-metal contact did not appear to be degraded by the corrosion, exposed metallic parts were corroded, and this likely would render them marginally fit for service (such as in relation to a remediation, they should be replaced). My clients and savvy consumers require written not verbal guarantees or an insurance policy that covers future unknown issues and potentially unknown issues that could occur after completion of remediation related work. Not all structures remediated are owner occupied after corrective repairs, and actually most are marketed and SOLD as "partially remediated" or "remediated" per guidelines that simply follow opinions not actual abatement or remediation protocols or scope of work backed by a third party "Drywall Cleanup And Injury Insurance Policy." Foreman and Associates corrective remediation Protocol or Scope of Work is backed by a Drywall Cleanup And Injury Insurance Policy with NO pollution exclusion, fully transferable, and actually is assigned or specific to structure covered. Consumers need to ask ... What has changed concerning Judge Fallon's MDL testimony and facts leading to the "Global Knauf Settlement" that changed the court documented abatement or remediation guidelines that resulted with the Knauf Global Settlement? Answer ... Nothing except WHO developed the guidelines or corrective protocols ... Knauf, Moss Construction, and their legal advisers corrective protocol Guidelines required to accept the Global Knauf Settlement Agreement or funding that also included a separate payment to lawyers or attorneys was tied to a FINAL agreement being reached. Basically I'm sad to say ... Terms of the Global Knauf Settlement Agreement corrective remediation or abatement guidelines deviate significantly from MDL testimony and known facts, but did finally bring some closure and long awaited funding. 3) Treatment ... Why ? Based on the simple fact, at this time, NO ONE or NO GOVERNMENT AGENCY has determined the specific cause(s) or source of corrosive out-gassing vapors, NO ASTM Standard defines acceptable levels of copper component corrosion, and NO ONE has been able to re-create the corrosive Chinese drywall out-gassing vapors, clearly confirming the magnitude of unknown issues. With that knowledge and facts, my Firm has encouraged and recommended our clients pay for a Treatment Application that neutralizes known out-gassing vapors that have permeated or absorbed into remaining original construction materials (studs, roof deck, cabinets, etc) after the abatement process, that also includes Post Treatment testing by an ASTM Chamber Test of material samples from remaining construction materials after SNiPER® Treatment application, confirming and validating treatment protocol success. SNiPER® Treatment Application System not only eliminates and eradicates hydrogen sulfide and other out-gassing vapor(s) / residue, but also kills mold and mildew on contact, and mold spores, found in most structures during the abatement or remediation phase. SNiPER® Treatment Application Product is Eco-Friendly, safe, and EPA Registered. Foreman and Associates corrective protocol and SNiPER® treatment application qualifies structures for a property specific Drywall Cleanup And Injury Insurance Policy with NO pollution exclusion and policy is fully transferable ... protecting future buyers and sellers, as all abatements or remediation's are NOT equal. Remember, at this time, NO Government guaranteed CDW or TCDW Remediation Standard Guideline exists. 4) Testing, Post Treatment Testing, Final Clearance Testing Testing and Final Clearance Testing required per Judge Fallon's guidelines ... Fails to provide specific means and method, ASTM type test, acceptable threshold level of out-gassing, or even specific out-gassing element(s) or material(s) to be tested for. Fallon's guidelines simply require a clearance letter or document from a licensed Hygienist or Environmental Engineer, leaving a lot for interpretation - What ASTM Standard applies? Who's opinion(s)? What EPA Standard applies? What OSHA Standard applies, not to mention abuse or misinterpretations of any of the above? Please also Note: OSHA, CDC, and EPA all passed the "HOT POTATO" to the CPSC. Congress Passed the "HOT POTATO" to ASTM. http://prlog.org/ Our specific Protocol requires, Clearance Documents based on third party ASTM Chamber Test of sample construction materials, acquired after SNiPER® Treatment Application and ASTM Chamber Test sample(s) of NEW sheet-rock material prior to installation, confirming out-gassing levels, that meet our acceptable ND (Non-Detectable) 5) Personal Property Treatment - Furniture, Linens, Toys, Mattresses, etc. Treatment of personal property before relocation is important and may require re- treatment prior to occupancy or move-in of the re-constructed structure to avoid cross-contamination. SNiPER® Treatment Application avoids costly disposal of numerous items, avoiding re-placement cost, and helping control total re-construction and re-location cost. Consumers, Lenders, Insurers, Lawyers, and others looking for more answers or information concerning specific issues, need only e-mail or call to talk with a Foreman and Associates consumer advocate and tainted corrosive Chinese drywall Consultant. Foreman and Associates provides numerous options and services, custom tailored to meet your specific needs from total turn-key remediation's to project over-sight confirming, documenting, and validating the remediation or abatement and treatment have been performed correctly and cost effectively. Call - 941-955-8111 or visit our web site - http://www.constructionguru.com Educating and empowering Consumers. Thank you for your time and interest, Michael S. Foreman - President Foreman and Associates, Inc. Forensic Construction Consultants End
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