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Black Lab Fab

77 Florence Rd
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Black Lab Fab

77 Florence Rd
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•Approved Pro
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1 years of experience
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We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

"Friendly professional High quality beautiful work"

Marie B on May 2025

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

"Friendly professional High quality beautiful work"

Marie B on May 2025

Amherst Welding inc.

330 Harkness Road
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Amherst Welding inc.

330 Harkness Road
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26 years of experience

Amherst Welding, Inc. has been professionally owned and operated since 1999 with business roots in the Pioneer Valley since 1984. Originally owned by Jeff Weeks who put together a team of highly skilled and dedicated people. Two of these people, Darrin Brown and Tyler Godfrey, now own and operate Amherst Welding, Inc. Jeff is still a member of the team as Sales Manager, as well as lending his many years of knowledge and experience.

Amherst Welding, Inc. has been professionally owned and operated since 1999 with business roots in the Pioneer Valley since 1984. Originally owned by Jeff Weeks who put together a team of highly skilled and dedicated people. Two of these people, Darrin Brown and Tyler Godfrey, now own and operate Amherst Welding, Inc. Jeff is still a member of the team as Sales Manager, as well as lending his many years of knowledge and experience.

K & N WELDING AND REPAIR

22 Staford Hollow Rd
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K & N WELDING AND REPAIR

22 Staford Hollow Rd
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K&N Welding Fabricates and installs all types of Wrought Iron Gates, Interior and Exterior Railings, Fences, Balcony Rails, Partitions and Decorative Iron of all types. As well as general welding and repair of all types.

K&N Welding Fabricates and installs all types of Wrought Iron Gates, Interior and Exterior Railings, Fences, Balcony Rails, Partitions and Decorative Iron of all types. As well as general welding and repair of all types.

42 | Design Fab Studio, Inc.

34 Front St
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42 | Design Fab Studio, Inc.

34 Front St
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15 years of experience

42|DF provides custom design and fabrication services. From exhibits to custom corporate events and interiors, to off-the-wall residential, retail or restaurant / bar interiors, we deliver exceptional results. We work with a huge range of architects and designers, or we can offer our years of design/build services to provide turnkey solutions.

42|DF provides custom design and fabrication services. From exhibits to custom corporate events and interiors, to off-the-wall residential, retail or restaurant / bar interiors, we deliver exceptional results. We work with a huge range of architects and designers, or we can offer our years of design/build services to provide turnkey solutions.

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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.

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.

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.

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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