What is metal roof gauging?

• <div><p>When choosing a metal roof, consider not only the area of the roof but also the thickness of the panel, known as the gauge. Common <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/metal-roofing-gauges.htm">roofing gauge sizes</a> for metal roofs are 24-gauge and 26-gauge. The smaller the gauge size, the thicker the roof. Usually, a thicker gauge is ideal if your house is in an area that sees a lot of rain, snow, or hail, as it will be less likely to dent.</p></div>

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Q: How do size and material choices impact the expense of building a metal carport?

• <div><p>Costs depend on size, material type, and additional features like enclosed sides or storage.</p></div>

Q: What is the strongest material for window screens?

• <div><p>Pet-resistant, vinyl-coated polyester is one of the strongest window screen materials available, with some manufacturers touting a 7x increase in strength compared to standard fiberglass screens. Stainless steel security screens are also extremely strong, but they&rsquo;re not suitable for coastal areas due to the risk of corrosion from salty sea air. If sea air isn&rsquo;t a concern, stainless steel is extremely tough.</p></div>

Q: Can I do my own welding?

• <div><p>You should not do your own welding unless you have the proper training and experience. Most home electrical systems can only handle MIG welding, which creates weaker bonds than TIG welding and won&rsquo;t work on certain metals or metal thicknesses. Both welding forms usually require the use of shielding gas, which can be dangerous to store at home. Additionally, welding machines create temperatures of over 3,000 degrees, and the sparks can blind you if you don&rsquo;t have the proper equipment. As such, it&rsquo;s usually better to <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/4-things-consider-when-hiring-welder.htm">hire a professional welder</a> for your welding projects.</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>

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Brandon and his crew worked with me to build a 25 year dream I had in my head. His professionalism and fabrication skills were incredible. They installed a retainer wall, 58 yards of concrete complete with grading and base, increased my concrete front porch along with incidentals. Then Brandon...
Unique Outdoor Creations LLC
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Reviewed in September 2016
In my ten years as an Interior Designer, I have never encountered such an unprofessional business. Which unfortunately, I had to deal with during renovations to my own house First, the owner, Mojy convinced us to use metal Schluter pieces to finish our tub surround, as opposed to using a...
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Reviewed in April 2016
We replaced the roof from shingle to a metal roof that looks like Tile Roofing with the little rocks on it like a shingle and it does look amazing. Everyone involved with the job was punctual and did an awesome job. Considering I'm in the windy belt of Joshua Tree, I have not witnessed...
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Reviewed in July 2015
Called, the estimate for locate, dig and pump out septic was $360. Worker arrived next day, located tank , dug hole for cover access, and pumped tank in couple hours, he discovered cracked cover. Estimate to fabricate and replace cover was additional $100, cover was replaced, and hole fill'd in...
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Reviewed in March 2015
When I first bought my home, it was a time capsule from the 70's and 80's with wood paneling and dirty white shag carpeting wall to wall. The the vision of Peter Woodburn, his wife Sheila, Martin, and the rest of his crew, my house is slowly transforming to a modern version of its old self. The...
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Reviewed in July 2013
We don't get much rain out hear in desert, so i didn;t know till too late roof leaked in a spot that had no problems before Sundance worked on it. Eve over side of garaged leaked. At first I thought wind blew rain over so side of garage got wet. After a few years I craned my neck under and...
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Reviewed in March 2012
They do business out of an apartment complex and their only business phone is a cell phone. The stuff that they gave me was exactly the same stuff that was at the Dollar Store. The balloons weren't in an individual bag they were just thrown in with the rest of the stuff. The birthday banner...
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Reviewed in August 2011
Everything was restored to the way it was and even better. They cleaned up, I was very impressed. The price was great. Everything matches perfectly. You can not tell shingles blew off. It looks brand new.
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Reviewed in January 2011
STARTED THE PROJECT AS AGREED AND ONLY HAD A FEW ITEMS TO FINISH UP WHEN I PAID HIM IN FULL PER HIS CONTRACT, HOWEVER, THE REST OF THE WORK WAS NEVER COMPLETED EVEN AFTER FOLLOW WITH SERVICE MAGIC AND CARL. WHAT WORK WAS DONE I WOULD RATE GOOD, BUT DON'T CONSIDER HIM DEPENDABLE OR FORTH RIGHT...
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Reviewed in March 2009
Angel & his company did a fantastic job. I provided the fabric. His estimate was fair and his craftsmanship superb. The chair was done within two weeks. I would highly recommend this company.
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