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First Class Fabrication

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First Class Fabrication

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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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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

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Graceful lawn and welding

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Graceful lawn and welding

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Family operated business who invests everything they have in providing lawn care from mowing to weeding, landscaping, and other needs you might require or what for your yard .. We also do welding but at this time we can only do materials that need tig welding at this time but mig welding will come as we grow for we have many experiences in different types of welds

Family operated business who invests everything they have in providing lawn care from mowing to weeding, landscaping, and other needs you might require or what for your yard .. We also do welding but at this time we can only do materials that need tig welding at this time but mig welding will come as we grow for we have many experiences in different types of welds

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Family owned and operated serving Michigan with Quality service at affordable prices!

"Very well. Contractor was skilled at his trade, drywall was installed, taped, and mudded in a timely and skillful manner. He was/is punctual in keeping appointment and doing the work. Gave an estimate for the job that was reasonable. When done he cleaned up the work area. Jerry did such a nice job that my wife and I will keep his card and contact him in the future for home remodeling projects."

Robert D on December 2021

Family owned and operated serving Michigan with Quality service at affordable prices!

"Very well. Contractor was skilled at his trade, drywall was installed, taped, and mudded in a timely and skillful manner. He was/is punctual in keeping appointment and doing the work. Gave an estimate for the job that was reasonable. When done he cleaned up the work area. Jerry did such a nice job that my wife and I will keep his card and contact him in the future for home remodeling projects."

Robert D on December 2021

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Handyman Services & Repairs Framing & Finish Carpentry Full scale Remodeling and Renoavations Metal Work & Welding New here: I do have reviews on thumbtack and my site.

Handyman Services & Repairs Framing & Finish Carpentry Full scale Remodeling and Renoavations Metal Work & Welding New here: I do have reviews on thumbtack and my site.

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.

J Compton Welding LLC

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J Compton Welding LLC provides outstanding Welding services to the residents of Clyde, MI. Schedule an appointment now at (810) 531-4940! Stick walling, Mig welding, Aluminum welding, Welding fabrication, Mobile welding Ruby MI, Fort Gratiot Twp MI, Abbottsford MI, Port Huron Charter Township MI, Township of Kenockee MI

J Compton Welding LLC provides outstanding Welding services to the residents of Clyde, MI. Schedule an appointment now at (810) 531-4940! Stick walling, Mig welding, Aluminum welding, Welding fabrication, Mobile welding Ruby MI, Fort Gratiot Twp MI, Abbottsford MI, Port Huron Charter Township MI, Township of Kenockee MI

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Welding questions, answered by experts

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.

You should pick steel for your new support beam for a few reasons. While steel is more expensive than other materials, such as laminated veneer lumber or glulam, it offers the following benefits:

  • Fire-resistant

  • Unaffected by pests

  • Longer-lasting

  • Stronger against water damage (when galvanized against rust)

Some states require welders to be licensed and certified, while others don’t. However, it’s always a good idea to hire a licensed welder, regardless of requirements in your area, especially if you need welding for structural components of your home or gas lines. Licensed welders have gone through training and testing to prove their skills, so they’re less likely to make a mistake that could be detrimental to your home. Use Angi’s state licensing tool to determine whether your potential hire has a welding license.

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.

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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