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Q: Why are they called Lally columns?

• <div><p>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.</p></div>

Q: What’s the difference between a lintel and a beam?

• <div><p>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.</p></div>

Q: Is a wood or steel beam better in a home?

• <div><p>A steel beam is stronger than a wood beam and requires fewer vertical supports underneath, which means it&rsquo;s a better option for larger structures or if you want an open space under your home that doesn&rsquo;t have posts as obstructions. However, <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-much-does-steel-i-beam-cost.htm">steel I-beams cost</a> 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.</p></div>

Q: Are beams and joists the same?

• <div><p>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.</p></div>

Q: Can I request a custom metal design?

• <div><p>Yes, professional fabricators can create custom pieces, including railings, sculptures, signage, and architectural elements.</p></div>

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Reviewed in September 2018
Sadly it looked nice at first; however, my AC never blew cold. I had a second company come in to inspect his work and they questioned if JDL understood what he was doing. The weld were he attached the line was leaking. Also he didn't correctly remove the old refrigerant. As a result the system...
JDL HVAC & Plumbing Services
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Reviewed in October 2016
The Homeowners Associations for my rental townhouse told me I needed to get my concrete steps replaced. All Ready Finished had done a good job on the next door neighbor's steps a year or so earlier, so I sent them an email on 8 Jul 2016, asking them for an estimate. On 11 Jul they sent an email,...
All Ready Finished Inc
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Reviewed in May 2013
Plumber found the leak, but not until after he used bare channel grip pliers to remove a $50 shower arm from my bath that I had purchased and installed to gain a rainshower function. Left the chrome shower arm damaged and in need of replacement. What careless, completely unacceptable...
Sobieski Services Inc
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Reviewed in June 2011
These guys were awesome. The owner came to my house to assess job and give his estimate. Due to my VERY vertical house layout, recommended removing a railing outside my house to save time and money. He personally came out on move date to remove railing and weld it back after move was...
Top Notch Moving, LLC
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Reviewed in September 2009
So we were having our brick stairs redone out front of the house and we wanted to find someone to replace the two broken railings. Because only the top-cap of each railing was broken, our contractor for the brick work suggested that a repair could be performed. One fellow quoted $1000.00 per...
Baltimore Wrought Fence & Rail
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