Why should I pick steel for my new support beam?

• <div>You should pick steel for your new support beam for a few reasons. While steel is more expensive than other materials, such as laminated veneer lumber or glulam, it offers the following benefits:<ul><li>Fire-resistant</li><li>Unaffected by pests</li><li>Longer-lasting</li><li>Stronger against water damage (when galvanized against rust)</li></ul></div>

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Last update on March 04, 2026

Reviewed in March 2026
I was so pleased with the excellent service Kyle from Tree Walker provided me in trimming 5 huge trees. I was needing a knowledgeable arborist in addition to general tree work and Kyle was perfect for the job. Really amazing to see how his whole crew worked together. Kyle listened and...
Tree Walker
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Reviewed in February 2026
Chris was extremely professional from the first correspondence, quick responses. Costs explained upfront!! Quick turnaround time for the complete installation of my new door and garage door opener. We ran into some snags that were due to my structure and he not only went out of his way to come...
Legacy Garage Door and Repair
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Reviewed in May 2025
Project: replace/remodel stairs to deck. Very responsive communications. Timely, competitive bid. Showed up when they said they would. Excellent job on some needed structural repairs. Worked with us on materials. Flexible & responsive on project design. Very professional. High degree of comfort...
Ingenuity Construction
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Reviewed in January 2024
I have contracted with Continental Concrete dozens of times over the past 10 years. Jeff and his team always deliver a quality product, in a timely fashion, at a competitive price. Whether it is decorative flat work or an engineered foundation system, Continental Concrete can complete the...
CONTINENTAL CONCRETE
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Reviewed in October 2023
In addition to replacing our wood deck with a composite Trex (structure and support beams too) Noe and his crew also did concrete work replacing pathways and steps and painted our entire house, garage and shed. His prices were fair and even when they found significant dry rot the additional...
NRC Construction
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Reviewed in August 2022
BTS Builders owner Ben is an accomplished craftsman. Ben worked with us on the planning, making suggestions that made our over 1200 Sq ft covered pavillion a work of art. Everyone who has seen it is amazed at the quality of work that was put into this structure. From the timbers used to the...
BTS Builders
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Reviewed in June 2022
The owner of Green Bee Construction needs to be held accountable for poor and faulty workmanship. The project with Green Bee Construction was for my front entry and was overwhelmed with countless errors and missteps. First, their design was flawed with incorrect structural measurements (picture...
Green Bee Construction
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Reviewed in April 2021
Great job! We had them come to clean a very oil soaked engine bay. All the oil and grease was gone and left very clean. Very impressed with the job and how clean everything turned out. Even collecting and storing the waste water. We will definitely be using SFS for other projects in the future!
Solution Facility Services
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Reviewed in December 2020
Save yourself grief and avoid this company. I am an owner-builder (36x60 shop) and was connected with Encore via the broker I used to purchase the kit (The Steel Builder, Chico California: avoid this company too). Below are a few of the issues. Promised repeatedly it would be a five- to six-week...
Encore Steel Buildings
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Reviewed in December 2020
Save yourself grief and avoid this company. I am an owner builder (36x60 shop) and was connected with Encore via the broker I used to purchase the kit (The Steel Builder, Chico California: avoid this company too). Below are a few of the issues. Promised repeatedly it would be a five- to six-week...
Encore Steel Buildings
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Structural Engineering questions, answered by experts

Precast concrete can be reinforced with rebar, wire mesh, or other materials to improve its strength and add stability. Precast concrete for large construction projects is often pre-stressed as well for greater structural strength. Reinforced concrete is durable and strong, making it an ideal choice for many construction projects.

A structural engineer evaluates any structural components, like floors, foundations, walls, and roofs, to ensure they can support the structure. They also consider the soil quality in your area, potentially extreme weather conditions, and proximity to bodies of water and groundwater to ensure your building can withstand any stresses placed on it by the surrounding environment. Structural engineers work on both new and existing buildings.

Accurate measurements, sturdy materials, and seamless integration with other structures.

You should pick steel for your new support beam for a few reasons. While steel is more expensive than other materials, such as laminated veneer lumber or glulam, it offers the following benefits:

Fire-resistant
Unaffected by pests
Longer-lasting
Stronger against water damage (when galvanized against rust)

According to the Earthquake Country Alliance—a public and private alliance in California that works to improve earthquake and tsunami readiness—reports that unreinforced masonry, such as stone, bricks, and hollow clay tiles, is more susceptible to earthquake damage. The mortar between bricks isn’t as stable as other building materials and methods.

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