This Story Highlights Tell-Tale Signs of a Home Repair Scam and Tips to Protect Yourself from Dishonest Contractors By Jennifer Julian Cedar shake roofs top more and more upscale homes in the Triangle. They're expensive, unusual, and show their wear and tear. Jane Feather investigates scams for the Attorney General's office she says the latest targets are owners of these roofs.
People are in the area offering to apply a shingle oil on their roofs.
When the travelers come to your door, they'll tell you that special oil will kill algae and fungus on the cedar shakes. But the experts say there's no proof it does any such thing. In fact, manufacturers fear this shake oil could actually do more damage. While the Attorney General's office continues to track down this last home repair con, Feather offers this advice. We work hard for our money.