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C&L Powder Coating, LLC

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C&L Powder Coating, LLC

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16 years of experience

We are a Powder Coating shop located in Southwest Minnesota, offering the latest in technology, machinery and innovations. Being a family owned and operated shop, we quote realistic services, times, and unmatched customer service at a fair price. Business Hours: 8am - 5pm Monday - Fridays Forms Of Payment Accepted: Business / Personal Check, Paypal , Credit Cards

We are a Powder Coating shop located in Southwest Minnesota, offering the latest in technology, machinery and innovations. Being a family owned and operated shop, we quote realistic services, times, and unmatched customer service at a fair price. Business Hours: 8am - 5pm Monday - Fridays Forms Of Payment Accepted: Business / Personal Check, Paypal , Credit Cards

KB RV Services

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KB RV Services

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14 years of experience

KB RV Services is a mobile RV service located in Bemidji MN. We are 100% Mobile so we come to you to repair or service your RV. Mobile RV Repair, RV Service Center,

KB RV Services is a mobile RV service located in Bemidji MN. We are 100% Mobile so we come to you to repair or service your RV. Mobile RV Repair, RV Service Center,

BOAT DOCK

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BOAT DOCK

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34 years of experience

Automotive, Marine, Trailer, Welding, anything mechanical and will travel to repair site. All boat repair from minor to major overhauls.

Automotive, Marine, Trailer, Welding, anything mechanical and will travel to repair site. All boat repair from minor to major overhauls.

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ALWAYS AVAILABLE TOWING

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We are a full service auto repair facility servicing all makes and models. 24 hour roadside assistance/towing services. Used auto sales, and consignment sales.

We are a full service auto repair facility servicing all makes and models. 24 hour roadside assistance/towing services. Used auto sales, and consignment sales.

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ALLTECH ENGINEERING CORP

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ALLTECH ENGINEERING CORP

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52 years of experience

Highly-skilled millwrights providing service to a wide range of industrial clients from food processing and packaging facilities to auto assembly plants to medical device manufacturers to hydropower plants. Millwrights specialize in Rigging, Heavy Equipment Moves, Crane Services, Crane Maintenance and Inspections. Other Material Handling Equipment Installations (including Conveyors Installations, and Conveyor Maintenance). Custom metal fabrication, manufacturing equipment installations, robot maintenance and robotics installations, plant maintenance, plant shutdown support.

Highly-skilled millwrights providing service to a wide range of industrial clients from food processing and packaging facilities to auto assembly plants to medical device manufacturers to hydropower plants. Millwrights specialize in Rigging, Heavy Equipment Moves, Crane Services, Crane Maintenance and Inspections. Other Material Handling Equipment Installations (including Conveyors Installations, and Conveyor Maintenance). Custom metal fabrication, manufacturing equipment installations, robot maintenance and robotics installations, plant maintenance, plant shutdown support.

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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.

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.

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.

Steel I-beams are an increasingly popular choice for supporting a structure because they support a large amount of weight with a small profile and without the need for load-bearing walls or supports underneath. This allows for more open floor plans, which most people tend to prefer. They also resist fire, pests, and rot and last for the lifetime of your home.

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.

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