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C&L Powder Coating, LLC

279 4th Street
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C&L Powder Coating, LLC

279 4th Street
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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

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ALWAYS AVAILABLE TOWING

32003 ATLANTIC RD
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ALWAYS AVAILABLE TOWING

32003 ATLANTIC RD
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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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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.

Using a steel frame may raise the value of your home. Steel is more heat resistant, has better longevity, and doesn’t need any upkeep compared to traditional wood. You can also customize a steel build a little easier than other materials like brick, concrete, and vinyl—which have trouble bending and adapting to renovations.

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)

Costs depend on material type, labor, design complexity, finishing requirements, and installation needs.

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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