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Eastern Iowa Welding Repair Services LLC

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Eastern Iowa Welding Repair Services LLC

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3 years of experience

Eastern Iowa Welding Repair Services LLC is a welding and fabrication business located just south of Marengo, IA. We put the quality of our work and our customers valuable time above all else. EIWRS specializes in equipment repair, but we are also are more than capable of handling any other metalworking project you may have in mind. Handrails, gates, fencing and custom designed signage are few of the many projects we can accomplish. We are owner operated so you will work with me from concept to finished product or repair. With ten years of experience in the field and in professional education there are few projects that cannot be done.

Eastern Iowa Welding Repair Services LLC is a welding and fabrication business located just south of Marengo, IA. We put the quality of our work and our customers valuable time above all else. EIWRS specializes in equipment repair, but we are also are more than capable of handling any other metalworking project you may have in mind. Handrails, gates, fencing and custom designed signage are few of the many projects we can accomplish. We are owner operated so you will work with me from concept to finished product or repair. With ten years of experience in the field and in professional education there are few projects that cannot be done.

Rock Road Small Engine & ATV Repair

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Rock Road Small Engine & ATV Repair

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10 years of experience

We have two certified mechanics on site. We specialize in ATV's, UTV's, dirt bikes, lawn mowers, snow blowers, scooters, mopeds, snow mobiles, generators, magnetos and anything with an engine! We also specialize in sandblasting and painting whether it be at the shop or on site. We also specialize in marine work-whether it be fixing, winterizing, or even detailing.

We have two certified mechanics on site. We specialize in ATV's, UTV's, dirt bikes, lawn mowers, snow blowers, scooters, mopeds, snow mobiles, generators, magnetos and anything with an engine! We also specialize in sandblasting and painting whether it be at the shop or on site. We also specialize in marine work-whether it be fixing, winterizing, or even detailing.

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M & M Welding

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M & M Welding

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M & M Welding has been the leading welding contractor in the Decatur City Iowa area since founded. We specialize in everything from Welding, Repairs, Fabrications, Steel Sales, Bale Rings, Gates, Hitches and Wiring. Portable Welding and Plasma Metal Art is also something that we provide. We also provide farm machinery repair, tractor repair, stainless steel welding and more. Call us today to discover why we're the area's premier welding contractor in the area!

M & M Welding has been the leading welding contractor in the Decatur City Iowa area since founded. We specialize in everything from Welding, Repairs, Fabrications, Steel Sales, Bale Rings, Gates, Hitches and Wiring. Portable Welding and Plasma Metal Art is also something that we provide. We also provide farm machinery repair, tractor repair, stainless steel welding and more. Call us today to discover why we're the area's premier welding contractor in the area!

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Choice Automotive

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Family owned & operated. Cost is determined by the job. We believe in quality vehicle repairs and reasonable prices.

Family owned & operated. Cost is determined by the job. We believe in quality vehicle repairs and reasonable prices.

Tig Artistics, LLC

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Tig Artistics, LLC

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15 years of experience

Welding and Fabrication: Tig and Mig Welding. Structural, framing, fencing, concessions, canopy units, special orders. Aluminum alloy. Experienced in Stainless Steel as well.

Welding and Fabrication: Tig and Mig Welding. Structural, framing, fencing, concessions, canopy units, special orders. Aluminum alloy. Experienced in Stainless Steel as well.

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Welding questions, answered by experts

Lally columns are named after their founder, John Lally, who owned a construction company in the 1800s. He invented the columns as a means of providing temporary support for beams and rafters in homes his company was renovating. The original Lally columns were also made of steel, although the inventory used a thicker gauge metal, which provided additional support for larger projects and long-term structural solutions.

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)

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.

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.

Beams made out of traditional lumber can often only span 8 to 12 feet without requiring vertical supports, so if you want a wider opening to create a more open floor plan, you might need an LVL beam. LVL beams can span up to around 30 feet without the need for load-bearing walls or vertical supports underneath, making them a better option for keeping your home as open and airy as possible.

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