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RCH Welding and Fabrication, Inc.
5.0(
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Serving Barker, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"My dad contacted this company on a Thursday while I was on vacation, the work was completed & well done by the evening on Sunday. They were very responsive and do great work."
Response time9 hrs
Response rate93%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Alpha Alloy Fabrications
5.0(
3
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Serving Barker, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Mitch at Alpha Alloy Fabrications is awesome! My build came out better than I could've ever have imagined. His attention to detail is incredible!! I will be calling him for my next project!!"
TIG Welded Parts
Custom Trays w/ Bronze Trim
Isometric View Archway
Stainless Steel Stairwell & Railing
Custom tray w/ Bronze Trim

+27

Response time3 days
Response rate88%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
The Welding Guys
New to Angi

Serving Barker, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 2015

The Welding Guys is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests and make their concerns the basis of our business.

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Vilardo Welding And Fabrication
New to Angi

Serving Barker, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Viardo Welding And Fabrication provides all manner of custom welding, fabrication, and repair in Buffalo NY and surrounding areas. Whether you're a homeowner or a business owner count on Vilardo Welding And Fabrication to deliver the beautiful, functional and durable metalwork you need. \nWe pride ourselves in offering superb service from the moment you get in touch until the final product delivery. \n

Response time11 hrs
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Welding questions, answered by experts

While a high-speed circular saw will cut through metal, and even cut through multiple sheets at once, the fast-spinning saw blades create a lot of heat. This heat can damage paint and other protective coatings, leading to serious problems like rust over time. The cost to paint a metal roof again to avoid this damage is typically an additional $0.50 to $1 per square foot.

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.

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. 

Your typical household tools will not cut a metal pipe. To cut a metal pipe, you’d need more specialized tools like a pipe cutter or circular saw. Do not attempt to use these tools without taking proper safety precautions and wearing safety gear. It’s usually safer to let a pro cut a metal pipe, especially if you’re not confident in your skills with a heavy-duty saw.

It will likely take an experienced pro less than an hour to install a ground rod, which is another reason why letting them handle the job is such a good idea. Safety concerns aside, it would likely take you much longer to install a ground rod if you decided to take this one as a DIY job.

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