Is LVL more affordable than steel I-beams?

• <div><p>Yes, an LVL beam is more affordable than the <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-much-does-steel-i-beam-cost.htm">cost of a steel I-beam</a>, totaling between $50 and $200 per linear foot as opposed to the $100 to $400 per linear foot you’d pay for a steel I-beam. Not only is the wood material more affordable than steel, but it’s also more similar to traditional wooden beams and doesn’t require as much retrofitting to connect joists. </p></div>

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Q: How many metal sheets will I need?

• <div><p>The average roof requires about 17 metal sheets, but that varies according to house size and roof style. Each roofing sheet takes about five minutes to measure and cut, though this depends on your level of experience. If your roof has a steep slope, gables, and skylights, for example, it may require extra sheets to account for waste. Roofs with a steep slope over 3:12 typically require more sheets because the pitch adds extra inches. How much exactly you will need depends on the height versus the width of the roof. If you are unsure of the calculations, check with a local roofing professional.</p></div>

Q: What are other methods of changing stainless steel color?

• <div><p>If you don&rsquo;t want to rely on paint to change the color of your stainless steel surface, there are a few other methods, but they require specialized equipment and skills. Some examples include powder coating, applying pigmented powder via an electrostatic gun, and electrostatic painting, which uses wet paints and has a less durable finish. The <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/powder-coating-cost.htm">cost of powder coating</a> is <b>$40 to $600 per part</b>, and electrostatic painting averages <b>$60 per hour</b>.</p></div>

Q: What are the most common types of welding?

• <div><p>Welders use a variety of methods in their trade. Different types of welding are better suited for different purposes and contexts. For example, stick welding is a versatile form suitable for most metals and alloys. The most common types of welding include:</p><ul><li><p>Stick welding: $100&ndash;$1,000</p></li><li><p>Metal Inert Gas (MIG) welding: $250 and up</p></li><li><p>Tungsten Inert Gas (TIG) welding: $250 and up</p></li><li><p>Gas welding: $150 and up</p></li><li><p>Forge welding: $15&ndash;$25 per hour</p></li></ul><p></p></div>

Q: How much does it cost to hire a metal fabrication professional?

• <div><p>Professional metal fabricators usually charge around <b>$70 per hour</b>. Three of the largest cost factors are the size and complexity of the project and the price of materials. The type of metal can impact the cost as much as the intricacy of the metal fabrication you want done. Another cost factor is your geographic location, as labor and materials can vary widely depending on the cost of living where you live. </p></div>

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Reviewed in August 2023
Gabriel was very polite, and so was Ramon and the rest of the crew. Thank you
Peach State Paving & Sealcoating
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Reviewed in May 2020
Owner (Danny Renfroe) came to the house to do the estimate of the job. He was very professional and friendly to deal with and an approximate start time was established. On day of installation crew arrived about 6:30 am. They laid out tarps all around the house. The old shingles were removed in...
Danny Renfroe Roofing Co
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Reviewed in April 2017
A week later, I got a quote for just the sprinklers. I emailed back asking for the rest of the quote. Heard nothing back. We called a few days later and were reassured we would get a call back. Week later, nothing. So I call again... once again we were promised a call, never got one. So I called...
Seasonal Concepts Lawn & Landscaping Co
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Reviewed in June 2015
Most companies are quick to tell you about all of thier experince, however, the person with all of the experience is NOT the one who does the work. This is not the case, Mr Bricker who has over 42 years of experince and laid the majority of the tile and his employee who has vast experience also...
BRICKER TILE & MARBLE
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Reviewed in January 2015
Roger was the one who put the cabinets in and he was wonderful...he was punctual it was the cabinets were not. The cabinets are honey maple with special cutting and finishes requested. We did get everything we asked for. Evidently the problem , which we were unaware of for a few weeks, was...
RANDY PRATHER BUILDING & REMODEL
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Reviewed in April 2014
I found Strong Fence on the internet and Daniel, the owner, was excellent. I had 3 different people come out to provide bids for what I wanted done. Daniels was the most reasonable for even more than what I had wanted done. Our yard had been overtaken by weeds and it needed to be resodded. ...
Strong Fence
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Reviewed in January 2014
Matt and Jason are amazing. I initially had them come out to provide an estimate as the individual I had been using just quit showing up. Matt gave me a price quote, which was less than the previous person and they do far more. I hired them to come out every two weeks for regular lawn care...
Cutting Edge Lawn Care
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Reviewed in May 2013
John Moore is the owner and he was very prompt to give me an estimate for cutting down trees on my property. His professional courteous nature meant that he had a very good edge on other tree service companies that I contacted. He and his son and a helper came and cut the selected trees down,...
JOHNNY APPLESEED TREE SERVICE
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Reviewed in October 2010
They did a great job. We needed the flooring color to match what was there and it does. (It looks better than what we had in the rest of the house but we're not complaining!) Very nice job, nice people.
MCDANIEL FLOORING
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