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Home Inspection

Category - Building Science

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You notice an odor that resembles rotten eggs while inspecting a home. Which of the following statements is MOST likely to be true?
  1. There is spoiled food in the refrigerator.
  2. There is a dead animal in the vicinity.
  3. There is a problem with the waste disposal system.
  4. There is Chinese drywall in the home.
Explanation
Answer: D - If you notice an odor that resembles rotten eggs while inspecting a home, it is most likely to be true that there is Chinese drywall in the home. This is drywall imported to the U.S. from China that is known to be defective. It has high emissions levels of dangerous gases that give off an odor that is similar to rotten eggs.
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