What is metal roof gauging?

• <div><p>When choosing a metal roof, consider not only the area of the roof but also the thickness of the panel, known as the gauge. Common <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/metal-roofing-gauges.htm">roofing gauge sizes</a> for metal roofs are 24-gauge and 26-gauge. The smaller the gauge size, the thicker the roof. Usually, a thicker gauge is ideal if your house is in an area that sees a lot of rain, snow, or hail, as it will be less likely to dent.</p></div>

What is the best sheet metal for outdoor use?

• <div><p>If you're choosing sheet metal for a home exterior or outdoor enclosure, stainless steel is the most popular option because of its durability, weather resistance, and affordability. At <b>$8 to $19</b> per square foot, stainless steel falls in the middle of the range for sheet metal fabrication cost while offering some of the best performance.</p></div>

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Q: What is the difference between metal casting and metal fabrication?

• <div><p>Metal casting involves creating a prototype and a mold into which metal is poured and allowed to cool and set up. Pieces are cast in molds, making the reproduction of many identical pieces more efficient for larger quantities. Metal fabrication involves creating pieces and welding them together into a larger project, involving more skilled manual labor than metal casting. Fabrication can be more cost-effective in smaller runs but can become less efficient for producing mass quantities of identical pieces.</p></div>

Q: What’s the difference between a welder and a metal fabricator?

• <div><p>Welding is the process of using extreme heat&mdash;and, sometimes, pressure&mdash;to attach two pieces of metal. In contrast, metal fabrication is a more involved process that can include welding, sheet metal work, bending, and other forms of metal manipulation. Metal fabrication is a large-scale project that may or may not involve welding, while welding is more often a step in larger fabrication projects.</p></div>

Q: What’s the fastest way to remove rust from metal?

• <div><p>The fastest and easiest way to remove small rust spots from metal is to combine lemon juice and baking soda or borax. You can mix them to make a thick paste, apply the paste to your rusted areas, let it sit for a half hour, and then gently scrub the spots with a bristle brush or old toothbrush. Finally, wipe the area clean with a lightly damp rag.</p></div>

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The staff at Benjamin Franklin were very professional and punctual. Mark and explained everything to me and he and the rest of the crew were very respectful.
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HIGHLY RECOMMENDED! Tim Waldner WAS INCREDIBLY PROFESSIONAL, PATIENT AND RESPECTFUL. AND VERY FAST. I WILL BE ASKING HIM TO REPLACE THE REST OF MY FENCE. DALLAS, THE HELPING HAND WAS VERY ACCOMODATING WITH THE WORKING IN THE COLD BUT MANAGED TO FINISH UP THE FENCE WITH A SMILE AND A VISIT...
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We had a limb break and they came out that afternoon to get it down and avoid having it fall where we didn't want it. they gave us a recommendation for the rest of the tree and some other dangerous branches and a very reasonable estimate . they cleaned up the yard, no leaves and branches...
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Mitchell showed up right on time and looked at what we thought was the problem. Seemed like the timer was the problem, so they replaced it. Fair price for parts and labor. BUT the problem continued after they finished. They came back in the afternoon and rechecked everything. Turns out that one...
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Mr Hiebert (CJ) was highly recommended by his mother, a friend for several years, as a builder who was available to replace siding on my tornado damaged house in Baker, MT. I paid him to drive there and give me a quote. Two walls needed to be done. He quoted $5500 for one, or $7500 for both. I...
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I hired them as property managers. They TALK a great game and have a brochure full of lies... reasonable repairs, property checks, great response time....none of it true. Later said it didn't work out to have the in-house repairs, never made property checks, things just WERE NOT done. When my...
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I have been working on and off with them for the last seven years. They have done a phenomenal job. I have older home with Oak doors in every room. I have been one at a time restoring those doors. The first door I thought I completely ruined the door because I used a product on the panel...
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After getting some contractors' bids on window replacement and reading a positive review from an acquaintance, we decided to use Freedom Windows to replace three windows in our home. That being said, they will not be replacing the rest of the windows in our home, nor can I recommend this...
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NEVER AGAIN!!!! I just went back over to take another look -- I realized that they didn't actually clean the bathrooms. I had left them pretty clean, so I didn't immediately notice them as being dirty. But when I looked closely, I saw that they cleaned one bathtub and didn't touch the rest of...
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Welding and fabrication of any all all materials. We have been welding since 2013. Customer satisfaction is the most important thing. Paying attention to detail is always the starting point of any job. Please contact us for all your metal needs. Additionally, we have plasma and wood CNC capabilities feel free to ask about them. Wood is another passion of mine that I love doing. From furniture to milling I enjoy it and can do it. Tree removal and trimming and all wood needs.

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