Chinese Drywall & Home Inspection Update 1/10/2011

Chinese Drywall Update 1/10/2011

On January 3, 2011, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) released a 56 page report outlining the study of Chinese Drywall performed by the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (LBNL).  The LBNL was directed to perform additional tests on defective drywall with different methods in order to determine if results are consistant with those of previous tests.  Please email Inspector@krossinspectors.com for a copy of this new report in PDF format. 

The CPSC has now concluded that the results do not warrant any change in guidance previously offered by their agency. 

What does this mean to you? 

This means to use EXTREME caution when investigating a home for the presence of Chinese Drywall.  Many consumers and Inspectors are still following the Interim Guidance issued by the CPSC on 1/28/2010.  The most recent updated version was issued on 8/27/2010.  If you or your Inspector are not following this new guidance, then home owners and potential home buyers may be placed at risk! 

The most significant change in the guidance issued on 8/27/2010 is that the CPSC and the Federal Interagency Task Force "do not believe strontium has a causative role in the problems reported with the problematic drywall".  Please use caution when approached by an Inspector that uses strontium detection methods. 

Kross Inspectors was following the minimum recommended guidance issued by the CPSC for over a year prior to the first guidance issued on 1/28/2010.  Our superior protocol has been utilized on over 7,000 drywall inspections and has saved consumers and Real Estate professionals THOUSANDS of dollars by making the wrong decision. 

To learn more about our inspection protocol, please visit www.krossinspectors.com/chinesedrywallinspection or call our Chinese Drywall Hotline at             1-877-496-4662      . 

$75 Professional Referral Discount Available For A Limited Time

For a limited time, Kross Inspectors is offering a $75 Discount off of all Full Home Inspection and Chinese Drywall Inspection orders! 

Our staff has worked diligently to increase efficiency and customer service in 2010.  Our hard work has paid off for consumers!  We are now able to offer our inspection services at reduced fees.  With our streamlined order process and scheduling available with only 24 hours notice, more consumers are turning to Kross Inspectors in order to obtain a Professional Inspection at the most competitive rates! 

To take advantage of this special discount, please visit www.krossinspectors.com or call our office at (239) 677-4403            (239) 677-4403       and mention "$75 OFF"!

Name That Deficiency Contest! ROLLOVER! $50 Gift Certificate This Week!

Every week, we offer consumers and Real Estate Professionals a chance to win a gift certificate.  This is our thanks for the many referrals and loyal customers our professional Inspectors have earned. 

Many consumers and Realtors attend our inspections.  During these inspections, our Inspectors always perform a thorough walk through, pointing out the deficiencies found and offering maintenance tips for new home owners.  Many of those attending our inspection often say "Wow, I never would have caught that!"

We invite everyone to participate in our weekly "Name That Deficiency Contest". 

Please take a moment to review the photo below.  You may enter your guess by emailing Inspector@krossinspectors.com or visit www.krossinspectors.com/weeklycontest.  If you would like to view a larger photo, please click on the photo below to view on our web site.  

This wee's winner will receive a $50 Gift Certificate to Royal Tee Golf Club!  Good Luck!