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Claxton Fireplace Center, Inc.

3125 Oak View Drive Suite 103
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Claxton Fireplace Center, Inc.

3125 Oak View Drive Suite 103
5.00(
3
)
Approved Pro
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Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
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At Claxton Fireplace Center we believe in providing the residents of Omaha, NE and surrounding areas with the most complete service possible from design to completion all from one company. We are committed to our customers by offering superior knowledge of not only our products but those of our competitors along with the unique ability to listen to the needs of our customers and make our priority meeting their needs. We truly care about doing what is best for you. Dan Claxton, owner and operator of Claxton, personally visits your home to give you an upfront and honest estimate for your project. Our mission is to exceed your expectations and take the difficulty of putting a beautiful fireplace in your home. Let us be your one stop shop. Call or stop by today!

"job not completed yet"

Jay G on June 2025

At Claxton Fireplace Center we believe in providing the residents of Omaha, NE and surrounding areas with the most complete service possible from design to completion all from one company. We are committed to our customers by offering superior knowledge of not only our products but those of our competitors along with the unique ability to listen to the needs of our customers and make our priority meeting their needs. We truly care about doing what is best for you. Dan Claxton, owner and operator of Claxton, personally visits your home to give you an upfront and honest estimate for your project. Our mission is to exceed your expectations and take the difficulty of putting a beautiful fireplace in your home. Let us be your one stop shop. Call or stop by today!

"job not completed yet"

Jay G on June 2025


Chimney Sweep questions, answered by experts

It is not advisable to use salt on your roof to prevent or remove ice dams. It’s not only mostly ineffective but can also cause serious damage to your roof itself. Salt can rust metal, damage masonry, pit shingles, and cause runoff that’s damaging to plants and animals. 

The best way to clean a roof without damaging it is to opt for soft washing, or better yet, leave it to a professional roof cleaner. Soft washing involves a biodegradable cleaning solution being sprayed on the roof and gently rinsed away after it dissolves built-up residue on your shingles. 

Removing snow from your roof can help prevent ice dams, but the best thing to do is address insulation issues in your attic. If you do decide to remove the snow manually, you should always use a roof rake rather than a shovel. You shouldn’t climb your snowy roof in any circumstance, and roof rake allows you to remove the snow from the ground or a ladder. For the best results, remove snow as soon as possible after it falls.

Ideally, you will tackle removing algae from your roof during spring or summer when the weather is drier and warmer. Because algae tends to grow during the colder and wetter months, you want to tackle this project before the temperature drops to hopefully keep it from coming back at all.

You may become so frustrated with the look of moss on your roof that you contemplate whether to clean or replace your roof. Fortunately, you don’t have to go as far as replacing it. After cleaning the moss, you can use a chemical solution to keep it away. For further protection, trim branches that overhang the roof, as fallen seed pods and leaves on the roof allow moisture to collect, encouraging moss growth. Consider adding zinc-coated flashing to the roof, too. As rain washes across the zinc, it leaves zinc particles behind that inhibit moss growth.

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