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North East Texas Industrial Services

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North East Texas Industrial Services

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At North East Texas Industrial Services we specialize in welding and land management. At NETS we strive to bring you quality work and craftsmanship in a timely manner. With 10 year of experience in the oil and gas industry as well as structural erection we can handle any of your needs from metal fencing, custom projects to industrial piping and metal buildings. We also offer dirt work and underground construction, from trench excavation to leveling pads.

At North East Texas Industrial Services we specialize in welding and land management. At NETS we strive to bring you quality work and craftsmanship in a timely manner. With 10 year of experience in the oil and gas industry as well as structural erection we can handle any of your needs from metal fencing, custom projects to industrial piping and metal buildings. We also offer dirt work and underground construction, from trench excavation to leveling pads.



Texas Machine Shop

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Texas Machine Shop

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136 years of experience

Texas Machine Shop offers forklift and hydraulic cylinder repairs, pump and gear box repairs, metal parts machining and fabrication, compactor and baler repairs, and welding repair and fabrication in Texarkana, TX and surrounding areas. You often find personable repair crews and quality service, but you don’t often find both under the same roof. In business since 1889, Texas Machine Shop has seen many changes over the years - we started working on steam engines back in the late 1800's and now we repair everything from trailers, balers, and heavy equipment to machine parts and hydraulic cylinders. We have worked with the following industries: waste management, heavy equipment rentals, aerospace technology, oil and gas industry, water companies; farmers, and many more.

Texas Machine Shop offers forklift and hydraulic cylinder repairs, pump and gear box repairs, metal parts machining and fabrication, compactor and baler repairs, and welding repair and fabrication in Texarkana, TX and surrounding areas. You often find personable repair crews and quality service, but you don’t often find both under the same roof. In business since 1889, Texas Machine Shop has seen many changes over the years - we started working on steam engines back in the late 1800's and now we repair everything from trailers, balers, and heavy equipment to machine parts and hydraulic cylinders. We have worked with the following industries: waste management, heavy equipment rentals, aerospace technology, oil and gas industry, water companies; farmers, and many more.







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Welding questions, answered by experts

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.

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.

Yes, professional fabricators can create custom pieces, including railings, sculptures, signage, and architectural elements.

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.

Costs depend on metal type, fabrication complexity, labor, finishing, and shipping or installation requirements.

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