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Gopher Metal Fabrication

1010 2nd St SW
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Gopher Metal Fabrication

1010 2nd St SW
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10 years of experience

Our goal is to provide you the best quality iron railings at the best price in the area. We offer many different designs and styles to best match your needs and all of our railings are hand-made right here in Madelia, Minnesota. Our rails and other metal products are powder coated for a durable and flawless finish, with multiple color options available (including hammered finishes) that can stand up to the toughest conditions. All railings are delivered and installed by our team of professionals. We take pride in our work and ability to satisfy all of our customers. Something else in mind? We are also general metal fabricators and would like a chance to make what you need. For a free quote, questions or comments, please contact us.

Our goal is to provide you the best quality iron railings at the best price in the area. We offer many different designs and styles to best match your needs and all of our railings are hand-made right here in Madelia, Minnesota. Our rails and other metal products are powder coated for a durable and flawless finish, with multiple color options available (including hammered finishes) that can stand up to the toughest conditions. All railings are delivered and installed by our team of professionals. We take pride in our work and ability to satisfy all of our customers. Something else in mind? We are also general metal fabricators and would like a chance to make what you need. For a free quote, questions or comments, please contact us.



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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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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.

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.

Costs depend on metal type, fabrication complexity, labor, finishing, and shipping or installation requirements.

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.

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