What questions should I ask a welder before hiring?

• <div><p>There are a few things you can ask welders before you hire them to get an idea of their experience and ability levels:</p><ul><li><p>Are you licensed and certified?</p></li><li><p>How long have you been in the welding business?</p></li><li><p>Do you commonly do the type of welding I need?</p></li><li><p>Do you offer any kind of warranty for your work?</p></li><li><p>Do you charge by the hour or by the project?</p></li><li><p>How long do you expect my welding project to take?</p></li><li><p>What steps do you take to minimize errors in your work?</p></li></ul><p></p></div>

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Q: Do services include welding and installation?

• <div><p>Yes, many fabricators provide welding, assembly, and on-site installation to ensure structural stability.</p></div>

Q: What household tool can cut a metal pipe?

• <div><p>Your typical household tools will not cut a metal pipe. To cut a metal pipe, you&rsquo;d need more specialized tools like a pipe cutter or circular saw. Do not attempt to use these tools without taking proper safety precautions and wearing safety gear. It&rsquo;s usually safer to let a pro cut a metal pipe, especially if you&rsquo;re not confident in your skills with a heavy-duty saw. </p></div>

Q: How many metal sheets will I need?

• <div><p>The average roof requires about 17 metal sheets, but that varies according to house size and roof style. Each roofing sheet takes about five minutes to measure and cut, though this depends on your level of experience. If your roof has a steep slope, gables, and skylights, for example, it may require extra sheets to account for waste. Roofs with a steep slope over 3:12 typically require more sheets because the pitch adds extra inches. How much exactly you will need depends on the height versus the width of the roof. If you are unsure of the calculations, check with a local roofing professional.</p></div>

Q: What's the difference between sheet metal fabrication and sheet metal stamping?

• <div><p>Also called metal pressing, metal stamping involves placing a metal sheet into a stamping press to create a desired shape using custom tooling. Ideal for mass production, stamping creates coining, embossing, and flanging effects when shaping metal. Meanwhile, sheet metal fabrication is a more cost-effective option ideal for one-off or low-volume projects because it doesn't require custom tooling.</p></div>

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Reviewed in September 2023
Mike always answered phone and came out within a very short time, answered all questions, was very patient and explained a lot. He and his crew were courteous, they cleaned up the work site, and finished in a timely fashion. They also replaced a window, a glass door and redid the upper front of...
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Reviewed in July 2022
Wendell and his crew are very professional and provided great workmanship to restore our aging basement that needed a new floor and parging of all walls. They are very neat, hardworking and delivered a product above and beyond our expectations. We highly recommend Wendell and Key...
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Reviewed in March 2020
He rigged so it would work but couldn’t do the rest as it was electrical.
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Reviewed in June 2019
I would highly recommend them to any family looking to replace their roof with a metal one. They are fast, efficient and a lot of fun to work with. They even shoveled off my roof!
American Home Improvement Group, LLC
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Reviewed in July 2017
Mike, Ryan and the rest of the crew were fantastic in every way possible. They are efficient, friendly, dedicated professionals who transformed our worn log cabin into a vibrant, beautiful home. Mike's color recommendations were perfect for us! I would hire them again in a heartbeat. They...
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Reviewed in April 2013
The quality of work is excellent. He listens well and is a great communicator. He is great at restoration and keeping the integrity or style of the home the same. The prices are very fair and reasonable. I would highly recommend them.
Nate York Construction Inc
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Reviewed in December 2010
Were over a month late to begin project - we could accept that. At the end of the second day they completed the roof except for a vertical section approximately 3 feet long and six inches high where the satellite dish was screwed in. Worker said he damaged that piece and would be back next day...
Fowler's Roofing & Construction
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Reviewed in September 2009
I have been using them for twenty years. The young man who comes in to do the work makes sure that all the pieces of furniture are padded properly under the legs so the clips of metal don't rust the carpets. He does a good job. If the carpets get dirty, we call them back and they come promptly...
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RPM Welding & Fabrication

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RPM Welding & Fabrication is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

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