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Paint/Protective Coatings Engineering: smell of gas from paint

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    WE have moved into a new build property and find that when we open windows or even put them on a night-vent we get a smell of gas - this happens throughout the house (a large 5 bed property). We have found the smell is coming off the walls (a standard plasterboard construction or plasterboard lining to blockwork). The smell is stronger when it is more windy and/or if it is sunny. We think it is the airflow that causes the smell as when the windows are closed the smell disperses (slowly). The smell is coming from the walls and seems stronger where the plasterboard joints are, though we can't be 100% sure. A sample of paint from a batch used for remedials after we moved in was 'brush tested' and we were told is 'clear', however the house was originally painted prior to our move in and we don't have a sample of that to test as it was in February this year. We have tried having windows open for days on end but there has been no improvement. We are now living in a house where we cannot open the windows Any thought/suggestions appreciated to help us find the cause and a solution. The gassy smell gets so strong that w have called Transco out in the past to test for gas leaks but that found nothing. With two children under 2 in the house it is great inconvenience not to mention that we are concerned for their health. Help please!

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