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I'm an mti trained welder built 10000 gallon tanks mild steel and stainless I can stick mig and tig give me a shout and I can see what I can do for you just starting out Soo equipment is limited but I wouldn't take on a job that I couldn't do to my quality specifications which is very high

I'm an mti trained welder built 10000 gallon tanks mild steel and stainless I can stick mig and tig give me a shout and I can see what I can do for you just starting out Soo equipment is limited but I wouldn't take on a job that I couldn't do to my quality specifications which is very high



Turley's Maintenance

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Turley's Maintenance

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Veteran ran Veteran owned. General Maintenance as well as all welding needs. Certified welder with mobil rig. Fence repair, maintenance repair, basic house interior/ exterior. steel repair on all garages, sheds, trailers, and heavy machinery. As well as Gate design and railings.

Veteran ran Veteran owned. General Maintenance as well as all welding needs. Certified welder with mobil rig. Fence repair, maintenance repair, basic house interior/ exterior. steel repair on all garages, sheds, trailers, and heavy machinery. As well as Gate design and railings.







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Welding questions, answered by experts

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.

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.

Professional metal fabricators usually charge around $70 per hour. Three of the largest cost factors are the size and complexity of the project and the price of materials. The type of metal can impact the cost as much as the intricacy of the metal fabrication you want done. Another cost factor is your geographic location, as labor and materials can vary widely depending on the cost of living where you live.

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.

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.

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