Is LVL more affordable than steel I-beams?

• <div><p>Yes, an LVL beam is more affordable than the <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-much-does-steel-i-beam-cost.htm">cost of a steel I-beam</a>, totaling between $50 and $200 per linear foot as opposed to the $100 to $400 per linear foot you’d pay for a steel I-beam. Not only is the wood material more affordable than steel, but it’s also more similar to traditional wooden beams and doesn’t require as much retrofitting to connect joists. </p></div>

Why should I pick steel for my new support beam?

• <div><p>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:</p><ul><li><p>Fire-resistant</p></li><li><p>Unaffected by pests</p></li><li><p>Longer-lasting</p></li><li><p>Stronger against water damage (when galvanized against rust)</p></li></ul><p></p></div>

Is a wood or steel beam better in a home?

• <div><p>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, <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-much-does-steel-i-beam-cost.htm">steel I-beams cost</a> 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.</p></div>

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Q: How long does metal fabrication take?

• <div><p>Most projects take 1-4 weeks, depending on material sourcing, design intricacy, and required finishing treatments like powder coating or galvanization.</p></div>

Q: Why are they called Lally columns?

• <div><p>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.</p></div>

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Nate did a great job. Prompt, efficient, great value. I'm a DYI-er and he even showed me the proper welding technique and what I needed to know to do it myself in the future!
NH Mobile Welding
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Reviewed in September 2014
Door needed glass panes (3) regasketed and a piece of the frame repaired. Asked them to drill and bolt the interior frame to the shell and regasket the glass and NOT regasket the door itself. Estimate was less than $100.00. They asked name of stove so I emailed it in w/no acknowledgement on...
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Reviewed in April 2014
In 2001 the upper roof on our 10-unit condo building was replaced, and within a few years it was leaking badly. It is a 30' X 40' flat roof, but poor engineering of the roof meant that it was covered by a 1-2 inch pond over half its area. We couldn't just replace the roof because the...
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Reviewed in October 2013
A welder showed up to weld custom dock holders to a boulder and then built an aluminum frame and installed it and also added custom built pallets of cedar wood. They then dug and poured concrete to hold the removal/hitching post for the dock. Terrific workers, wonderful job, extremely pleased...
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Reviewed in September 2008
Michael did a good job, but what he and I did not know is, his welding work started a fire behind the bathroom wall. He left, and about 15 minutes later my bathroom was filed up with smoke. I had to call the fire dept. They had to break the wall. Mike stated he would have the bathroom fixed, and...
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