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Friend Portable Welding

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Friend Portable Welding

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1 years of experience

Friends Portable Welding LLC - Expert Welding Services Across Iowa At Friends Portable Welding LLC, we provide a broad range of professional welding services and field repair solutions. Whether you're dealing with an emergency repair or need routine welding, our team is here to help. We proudly serve all areas across the state of Iowa with high-quality craftsmanship and reliable service. Our services include: -Commercial Welding -Residential Welding -Emergency Welding Repair -Agricultural Repair -Construction Equipment Repair -Hand Rails Installation -Pipe Fence Welding -Custom Fabrication -Farm Repair -Industrial Plant Work No job is too big or small for us. Whether you're a business owner, homeowner, or farmer, we provide the expertise and experience to get the job done right. Contact Us Today for a Quote or Any Questions! Email: [email protected] Phone: 641-373-5015 Thank you for choosing Friends Portable Welding LLC!

Friends Portable Welding LLC - Expert Welding Services Across Iowa At Friends Portable Welding LLC, we provide a broad range of professional welding services and field repair solutions. Whether you're dealing with an emergency repair or need routine welding, our team is here to help. We proudly serve all areas across the state of Iowa with high-quality craftsmanship and reliable service. Our services include: -Commercial Welding -Residential Welding -Emergency Welding Repair -Agricultural Repair -Construction Equipment Repair -Hand Rails Installation -Pipe Fence Welding -Custom Fabrication -Farm Repair -Industrial Plant Work No job is too big or small for us. Whether you're a business owner, homeowner, or farmer, we provide the expertise and experience to get the job done right. Contact Us Today for a Quote or Any Questions! Email: [email protected] Phone: 641-373-5015 Thank you for choosing Friends Portable Welding LLC!


Raw Metal Works

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Raw Metal Works

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13 years of experience

Here at Raw Metal Works, we specialize in custom metal fabrication project of any size. With our in-house powder coating we can offer a high durable coating for interior or exterior projects. Reach out to us at 641-895-2370 to meet with a project manager and discuss your metal fabrication project!

Here at Raw Metal Works, we specialize in custom metal fabrication project of any size. With our in-house powder coating we can offer a high durable coating for interior or exterior projects. Reach out to us at 641-895-2370 to meet with a project manager and discuss your metal fabrication project!




Stronghold Welding LLC

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Stronghold Welding LLC

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Metals and processes as follows: We specialize in stainless steel, carbon steel and aluminum MIG and TIG welding processes CNC Plasma Cutting Shop capabilities are as follows: 30x60' shop space Mobile capabilities OTC 400 MIG welder Lincoln Electric 210 mp multi process welder Lincoln Electric Squareqave TIG LDR Motion Systems CNC Plasma Table with hypertherm Plasma cutter. Rotary pipe attatchment for cnc pipe cutting applications HEM SAW metal cutting band saw Type of work we do: Outsourcing/custom fabrication and welding including mobile services. CNC plasma cutting (industrial parts, brackets, signs, etc) Backgrounds in Stainless steel food processing equiptment (food grade and non food grade) automotive aftermarket Custom jobs Repairs Custom trailer boxes, compartments, mounting weldments, etc Sheet metal welding (hoppers, bins, tanks, troughs) Certain pipe welding jobs Turn key Hunting Dog Boxes (carbon and aluminum) Frames, framework, square tube framing, etc. Hand rails Open to jobs in various industries. Company Objectives: Pursue excellence and build lasting relationships.

Metals and processes as follows: We specialize in stainless steel, carbon steel and aluminum MIG and TIG welding processes CNC Plasma Cutting Shop capabilities are as follows: 30x60' shop space Mobile capabilities OTC 400 MIG welder Lincoln Electric 210 mp multi process welder Lincoln Electric Squareqave TIG LDR Motion Systems CNC Plasma Table with hypertherm Plasma cutter. Rotary pipe attatchment for cnc pipe cutting applications HEM SAW metal cutting band saw Type of work we do: Outsourcing/custom fabrication and welding including mobile services. CNC plasma cutting (industrial parts, brackets, signs, etc) Backgrounds in Stainless steel food processing equiptment (food grade and non food grade) automotive aftermarket Custom jobs Repairs Custom trailer boxes, compartments, mounting weldments, etc Sheet metal welding (hoppers, bins, tanks, troughs) Certain pipe welding jobs Turn key Hunting Dog Boxes (carbon and aluminum) Frames, framework, square tube framing, etc. Hand rails Open to jobs in various industries. Company Objectives: Pursue excellence and build lasting relationships.





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Welding questions, answered by experts

No, beams are the primary load-bearers for flooring or roofing systems, and they distribute the weight of the structure to your foundational supports, while joists bear far less weight and distribute their loads to the beams. Beams are usually thicker and longer, and they have support posts or foundation walls beneath them for support.

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

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.

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.

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