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First Class Fabrication

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First Class Fabrication

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3 years of experience
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First Class 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.

First Class 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.


Castle Metal Works

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Castle Metal Works

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3 years of experience
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Castle Metal Works 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.

Castle Metal Works 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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BURLEW FABRICATION LLC

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BURLEW FABRICATION LLC

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Burlew Fabrication LLC 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.

"Tony did a fabulous job and my chair base ended up looking amazing! Would absolutely hire him again."

Mary W on May 2025

Burlew Fabrication LLC 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.

"Tony did a fabulous job and my chair base ended up looking amazing! Would absolutely hire him again."

Mary W on May 2025


Weld repair/ Landscaping Heavy equipment weld repair Exotic materials, stainless, aluminum, steel, inconel, hastelloy. Grading Crushed concrete driveways Land clearing Handyman services


"Chris did a great job"

Tourya T on March 2025

HI! Welcome to my page. If your looking for construction, general handyman services or land clearing of vegetation specifically in or around your lagoon, contact me today for a free quote.

"Chris did a great job"

Tourya T on March 2025


Fab-Co Welding and Fabrication is a Hometown Fabrication shop specializing in Steel, Stainless Steel, and Aluminum Fabrication. We do offer mobile welding services.


Advantage Welding and Repair, LLC

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Advantage Welding and Repair, LLC

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Specializing in custom built trailers and handrails, vehicle frame repairs, farm equipment repairs, repair and installation of carport structures. Certified welders with over 20 years of experience. Owner-operated for over 10 years. Little overhead to keep costs low for customers. Portable welding available.

Specializing in custom built trailers and handrails, vehicle frame repairs, farm equipment repairs, repair and installation of carport structures. Certified welders with over 20 years of experience. Owner-operated for over 10 years. Little overhead to keep costs low for customers. Portable welding available.



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Riveer Fabrication and Paint

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Riveer Fabrication and Paint

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28 years of experience

Riveer Fabrication and Paint Division is a full-service shop with all sorts of cool equipment. We thought it would be selfish to keep it all to ourselves so we're offering our services to other businesses in the area. We can do most any type of metal working, and also provide a full range of painting services from sandblasting and pretreatment to powder coating and industrial wet paint.

Riveer Fabrication and Paint Division is a full-service shop with all sorts of cool equipment. We thought it would be selfish to keep it all to ourselves so we're offering our services to other businesses in the area. We can do most any type of metal working, and also provide a full range of painting services from sandblasting and pretreatment to powder coating and industrial wet paint.


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Welding questions, answered by experts

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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