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Burkholder Innovations LLC
5.0(
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Serving Oak Ridge, NC and surrounding areas

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In business since 2019

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"It went from a thought to a perfect transformation of my request. I have used them several times and I am more than pleased with his timely and perfection list work. Will definitely use again."
Custom gate add on
Custom fit gate
Stainless tig fabrication
Stainless tig repair
Stainless tig repair

+22

Response time10 hrs
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Undrfire T Welding & Fabrication LLC
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Serving Oak Ridge, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Most definitely did a marvelous job, very professional, courteous, and very knowledgeable of his skills i would highly recommend his work to anyone, he's the Best"
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Recommended by60%of homeowners
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LV Building Solutions
4.6(
21
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Serving Oak Ridge, NC and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Benito is absolutely AMAZING to work with. His team built our dream patio for our new home including pouring the concrete, building a roof and running electricity. His quote came in much better than other larger companies. His team was able to complete the project in 2 weeks. He presented ideas that helped us make the space better. I was in constant contact with Benito throughout the project via texts and in-person conversations that really made sure we were on the same page. This addition has transformed our home and we couldn’t be more happy with how this turned out."
Pergola and concrete work
Pergola on concrete slab
Pergola and concrete
Lean to metal roof
Lean to metal roof

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Welding questions, answered by experts

This all depends on the tools you have on hand and whether you’re trying to cut a straight line or shapes. 

The best tool to use for straight lines is either a circular saw or table saw. When cutting shapes, a jigsaw will be the easiest and most precise tool to use. 

The cost to weld aluminum averages about $14 to $22 per pound. The type of metal factors into the overall cost of any welding project due to the cost of the materials and the expertise required to work with it. Some of the most common metals used by welders include:

  • Magnesium alloy: $7–$16 per pound

  • Low-carbon steel: $11–$12 per pound

  • Stainless steel: $13–$15 per pound

  • Copper/brass: $24–$29 per pound

  • Cast iron: $38–$79 per pound

  • Titanium: $60–$85 per pound

Since water heaters are primarily made of metal, they’re commonly accepted by scrap yards and collectors. Don’t expect to fetch a high price, though—water heaters are mostly steel and aluminum, which aren’t high-value metals. Some components are made of more valuable metals, like brass and copper, but they’re a small portion of the heater and won’t affect the price much.

You should not do your own welding unless you have the proper training and experience. Most home electrical systems can only handle MIG welding, which creates weaker bonds than TIG welding and won’t work on certain metals or metal thicknesses. Both welding forms usually require the use of shielding gas, which can be dangerous to store at home. Additionally, welding machines create temperatures of over 3,000 degrees, and the sparks can blind you if you don’t have the proper equipment. As such, it’s usually better to hire a professional welder for your welding projects.

Welding is the process of using extreme heat—and, sometimes, pressure—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.

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