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Custom Fabrication, Patios & Shade Covers, Steel Erection/Framing, Metal Repairs, Gates, Fences, Equipment Repairs, Mobile Welding, Landscaping


Sam Weathers Welding

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Sam Weathers Welding

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I have been in the Welding industry since 2016. I was certified through the Butte Welding Technology Program and the PowerPathway Gas Pipeline Program, well regarded as the premier welding programs in the United States. In addition to being a Licensed, Bonded, Insured, and a Certified Welder, I have extensive industrial and residential construction and fabrication experience ranging from government construction projects to serving the residential and agriculture needs of Northern California. I have a true passion for the art of welding. When I started Sam Weathers Welding, my goal was and always will be to provide my customers with exceptional service.

I have been in the Welding industry since 2016. I was certified through the Butte Welding Technology Program and the PowerPathway Gas Pipeline Program, well regarded as the premier welding programs in the United States. In addition to being a Licensed, Bonded, Insured, and a Certified Welder, I have extensive industrial and residential construction and fabrication experience ranging from government construction projects to serving the residential and agriculture needs of Northern California. I have a true passion for the art of welding. When I started Sam Weathers Welding, my goal was and always will be to provide my customers with exceptional service.


Drake Co. Structural Steel

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Drake Co. Structural Steel

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Drake Co. is full service steel fabrication company. Specializing in custom home structural and architectural steel. anything from gate and railings, to stair stringers and house framing. the Drake family has been building homes in the Tahoe-Truckee area for the past 40 years.

Drake Co. is full service steel fabrication company. Specializing in custom home structural and architectural steel. anything from gate and railings, to stair stringers and house framing. the Drake family has been building homes in the Tahoe-Truckee area for the past 40 years.



Wood splitting services

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Wood splitting services

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Clean up down trees/log rounds on properties and split them into firewood at half the cost of delivered seasoned firewood. Chainsaw work if needed. Wood splitter owner and operator for hire. Reliable, affordable, competent, and family oriented.

Clean up down trees/log rounds on properties and split them into firewood at half the cost of delivered seasoned firewood. Chainsaw work if needed. Wood splitter owner and operator for hire. Reliable, affordable, competent, and family oriented.




Macomber metalworks

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Macomber metalworks

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I am US Army Vet that stared my own welding Service. With more than seven years in the trade I assure You together we can make your dreams come true

I am US Army Vet that stared my own welding Service. With more than seven years in the trade I assure You together we can make your dreams come true


Golden standard construction

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Golden standard construction

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Exterior home remodeling I am fast efficient and fairly reasonable priced Not long in the business but my team and I have navigated large companies working the trades including solar and roofing and general carpentry we are dedicated to create the home you choose to live in

Exterior home remodeling I am fast efficient and fairly reasonable priced Not long in the business but my team and I have navigated large companies working the trades including solar and roofing and general carpentry we are dedicated to create the home you choose to live in


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Welding questions, answered by experts

A steel beam is stronger than a wood beam and requires fewer vertical supports underneath, which means it’s a better option for larger structures or if you want an open space under your home that doesn’t have posts as obstructions. However, steel I-beams cost more than wood ones, and they can be difficult to install retroactively, as getting them into the basement area can be challenging, if not impossible.

Steel I-beams are an increasingly popular choice for supporting a structure because they support a large amount of weight with a small profile and without the need for load-bearing walls or supports underneath. This allows for more open floor plans, which most people tend to prefer. They also resist fire, pests, and rot and last for the lifetime of your home.

Costs depend on material type, labor, design complexity, finishing requirements, and installation needs.

Using a steel frame may raise the value of your home. Steel is more heat resistant, has better longevity, and doesn’t need any upkeep compared to traditional wood. You can also customize a steel build a little easier than other materials like brick, concrete, and vinyl—which have trouble bending and adapting to renovations.

Yes, professional fabricators can create custom pieces, including railings, sculptures, signage, and architectural elements.

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