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Core Metalworks

1226 Ogden Avenue
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Core Metalworks

1226 Ogden Avenue
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We are a welding/fabrication shop located in Superior, Wisconsin. We offer CNC plasma cutting, fabrication, tube and plate bending, stainless aluminum and most processes of welding. We are an outsourcing provider.

We are a welding/fabrication shop located in Superior, Wisconsin. We offer CNC plasma cutting, fabrication, tube and plate bending, stainless aluminum and most processes of welding. We are an outsourcing provider.



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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






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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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