The chair of the Consumer Product Safety Commission came to Cape Coral to see problems with Chinese drywall first hand. She promised help from the federal government.

“I think it's terrible people have to live in these conditions and with these health problems,” said CPSC Chair Inez Tenenbaum. “We need to get answers for families who are affected as soon as possible.”

Tenenbaum toured the home of Richard Kampf. All the metal in the Kampf's home has turned brown, his wiring and plumbing have corroded to the point where it's usless. He believes the Chinese drywall is making him sick.

“It's worse than a nightmare,” said Kampf. “We can't live under these conditions much longer, we just can't.”

Tenenbaum told Kampf a government study on Chinese drywall should be done by October. The study will shed light on how the homes can be fixed and how the government may be able to help.

Problems with Chinese drywall have been reported in some 1,300 homes in 26 states. Federal researchers have set up tests in 50 homes. They are looking to see exactly what the Chinese drywall does and how the damage can be stopped.