It amazes me that we got to the point where imported drywall was cheaper than drywall made here.
I'm glad I live in a house old enough not to have drywall at all, and it was build with old growth wood so no warpage , etc., it's great, feels like a castle compared to the newer Barbie doll construction.
It's really amazing when you consider that drywall is very heavy, and costs a fortune to ship.
Nah. There was a drywall shortage from domestic suppliers because of the building boom and hurricanes tearing up stuff. Most of the bldgs. w/ problem drywall were built 2005-2006.
I have one for ya.. It was cheaper, and quicker, for the furniture manufacturer to ship Canadian lumber to China and have it assembled there and shipped back here.
I have no problem with the quality either but knowing what I know about international transportation and fees, duties etc.. I find it difficult to believe that there is not a place in the US that can be competitive at their volume.
Low-cost shipping has made the world a global market.