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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.

Jays Repair

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Jays Repair

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15 years of experience

Outdoor Equipment Repair And Service Mowers, Tillers, Trimmers,Snowblowers, 2and4 Cycle Engines, Some Chain Saws, and Chain Sharpening,Blade Sharpening

Outdoor Equipment Repair And Service Mowers, Tillers, Trimmers,Snowblowers, 2and4 Cycle Engines, Some Chain Saws, and Chain Sharpening,Blade Sharpening

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Welding questions, answered by experts

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.

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.

Yes, an LVL beam is more affordable than the cost of a steel I-beam, totaling between $50 and $200 per linear foot as opposed to the $100 to $400 per linear foot you’d pay for a steel I-beam. Not only is the wood material more affordable than steel, but it’s also more similar to traditional wooden beams and doesn’t require as much retrofitting to connect joists.

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.

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