Is a wood or steel beam better in a home?

• <div><p>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, <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-much-does-steel-i-beam-cost.htm">steel I-beams cost</a> 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.</p></div>

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Q: How long does metal fabrication take?

• <div><p>Most projects take 1-4 weeks, depending on material sourcing, design intricacy, and required finishing treatments like powder coating or galvanization.</p></div>

Q: What’s the difference between a lintel and a beam?

• <div><p>The difference between a lintel and a beam is what loads each is responsible for supporting. A lintel is a type of beam that is responsible only for supporting the load above an opening, such as a window or door, and transfers the weight to the side walls around an opening. A beam supports the slab and transfers the load to nearby columns, which then disperse the load to the ground.</p></div>

Q: Do welders need to be licensed or certified?

• <div><p>Some states require welders to be licensed and certified, while others don&rsquo;t. However, it&rsquo;s always a good idea to hire a licensed welder, regardless of requirements in your area, especially if you need welding for structural components of your home or gas lines. Licensed welders have gone through training and testing to prove their skills, so they&rsquo;re less likely to make a mistake that could be detrimental to your home. Use Angi&rsquo;s <a href="https://www.angi.com/angi-license-check.htm">state licensing tool</a> to determine whether your potential hire has a welding license.</p></div>

Q: Why choose bespoke metal fabrication for your project?

• <div><p>Custom metalwork offers durability, design flexibility, and unique aesthetics tailored to specific needs.</p></div>

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Last update on November 14, 2025

Reviewed in June 2017
Excellent. I called first for a free estimate, Someone came the next day and took photos. Next day, received a written estimate, much lower than the overpriced misguided 'other vendor.' Approved quote online and the next day, bright and early, the repairs were done. Benji replaced my bent,...
The Gatekeeper
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Reviewed in June 2015
Fantastic. Method Garage Doors and Gates personnel (project managers, welders, gate and fencing builders) were very professional in designing, fabricating, installing the wrought iron pedestrian gates, a vehicle sliding gate, and the gate operator track. On the scheduled date of...
Method Doors & Gates
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Reviewed in January 2014
Weld new hinges on gate door as the originals had broken because they were improperly mounted in the first place.
Greg's Portable Welding
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Reviewed in October 2013
PROS: I called at 3:15 to see if Cornett could send someone same-day for a pretty major pinhole leak. It was soaking the under-floor wood as well as the ground under the house (wake up, termites!). Really didn't want to have to shut off the water for the 18 hours for a next-day repair. Cornett...
Cornett Plumbing & Heating Inc.
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Reviewed in February 2013
I had a very pleasant auto repair experience with these guys. The muffler was literally falling off of my car. I looked on Angie's List and found the listing for Joe's Muffler. I pulled up to the garage and the mechanic waved me in. He gave me a really reasonable price which I accepted. He...
Joe's Muffler & Brakes
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Reviewed in December 2012
The guy who came out made a lot of mistakes and use poor (even dangerous) workmanship. After re-plumbing the hot water heater, he either didn't notice or tell me that I also had a gas leak in the gas line to my hot water heater! I noticed it two days later, on my own, after he was long gone. In...
HITT PLUMBING CO
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Reviewed in April 2011
Having work done at this shop can only be described as a bumpy ride, with one delay and lie after another right up to the very end. The final paint job on the area that needed repair was of poor quality, with a general orange-peeled appearance, some bubbles in the paint and some debris under...
HARBOR BODY SHOP
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Reviewed in April 2011
The old downspout, that burst in heavy storms last winter, was custom made of welded metal. It had a welded, angular jog to get around a plumbing access opening in the wall. The new ABS downspout has a pre-fab rounded elbow at the top and a straight pipe to the ground. The cost of a new...
Iselt Handymen Services
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Reviewed in November 2005
ON THIS PARTICULAR VISIT MY EXPERIENCE WAS VERY GOOD, I HAD A LEAK IN MY EXHAUST, THEY LOCATED IT IN A PART OF MY EXHAUST THAT WAS NOT LEGALLY REQUIRED TO BE THERE, SO THEY CUT IT OUT AND WELDED IN A NEW SECTION OF PIPE, ALL WITHIN HALF AN HOUR.
LA TORTUGA AUTO REPAIR
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