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Ace of Trades

1416 Lee St
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Ace of Trades

1416 Lee St
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Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

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

J Compton Welding LLC

Clyde
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J Compton Welding LLC

Clyde
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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

Onsite Welding & Fabricating

Benjamin
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Onsite Welding & Fabricating

Benjamin
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17 years of experience

We offer custom metal work of many kinds. Gates, security bars, handrails, and much more. Whether you need a specific size, material, or just repaired we do that. Portable welding and plasma cutting is also available. Aluminum, Galvanized steel, mild steel and stainless steel up to 1/4".

We offer custom metal work of many kinds. Gates, security bars, handrails, and much more. Whether you need a specific size, material, or just repaired we do that. Portable welding and plasma cutting is also available. Aluminum, Galvanized steel, mild steel and stainless steel up to 1/4".

Quality Built Building QBB

300 Atlantic Street
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Quality Built Building QBB

300 Atlantic Street
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38 years of experience

Quality Built Buildings is a full service construction company, specializing in pole and steel buildings. We have crews set up for all areas that we have previously categorized in our profile. We also are licensed and insured for all jobs, small to large. We take on jobs from general contracting, commercial buildings, and all the way down to a simple residential roof. We are open to all your calls so please don't hesitate. We have been in business for over twenty-five years and are in good standing with all of our customers to date.

Quality Built Buildings is a full service construction company, specializing in pole and steel buildings. We have crews set up for all areas that we have previously categorized in our profile. We also are licensed and insured for all jobs, small to large. We take on jobs from general contracting, commercial buildings, and all the way down to a simple residential roof. We are open to all your calls so please don't hesitate. We have been in business for over twenty-five years and are in good standing with all of our customers to date.

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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.

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)

Yes, professional fabricators can create custom pieces, including railings, sculptures, signage, and architectural elements.

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.

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.

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