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D Odom Jr Welding & Equipment Repair

11003 US Highway 190 E
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D Odom Jr Welding & Equipment Repair

11003 US Highway 190 E
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3 years of experience

We provide both shop and on site welding. We specialize in repairing logging equipment but can repair most equipment types. Custom fabrication to simple welding repair. We also do engine and transmission installs on most semi trucks.

We provide both shop and on site welding. We specialize in repairing logging equipment but can repair most equipment types. Custom fabrication to simple welding repair. We also do engine and transmission installs on most semi trucks.

Texas Machine Shop

1316 Phenie Ave
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Texas Machine Shop

1316 Phenie Ave
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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.

Cole's Mobile Welding Services

9 Hill Dr
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Cole's Mobile Welding Services

9 Hill Dr
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10 years of experience

Cole's Mobile Welding Services offer a wide variety of services that range from custom built BBQ pits to metal buildings. This is just a small range of the services that are offered. We have certified welders readily available that are not only efficient but also work quickly to complete the job in a timely manner.

Cole's Mobile Welding Services offer a wide variety of services that range from custom built BBQ pits to metal buildings. This is just a small range of the services that are offered. We have certified welders readily available that are not only efficient but also work quickly to complete the job in a timely manner.

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Welding questions, answered by experts

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.

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

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.

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.

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