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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>

Q: 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&rsquo;s a better option for larger structures or if you want an open space under your home that doesn&rsquo;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>

Q: Are beams and joists the same?

• <div><p>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.</p></div>

Q: 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&rsquo;d pay for a steel I-beam. Not only is the wood material more affordable than steel, but it&rsquo;s also more similar to traditional wooden beams and doesn&rsquo;t require as much retrofitting to connect joists. </p></div>

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>

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Last update on November 30, 2025

Reviewed in July 2022
My mower deck separated from its mounts on a Saturday, so I called Accurate Welding on a Sunday, and Kamron was at my place that Monday evening. He was responsive, quick. fairly priced, professional, and did good work. What else can you ask for?! He took pictures of his work as he went along...
Accurate Welding Services LLC
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Reviewed in June 2017
They provide superior service in every way. They provided great advice to improve my design; offered a couple steel choices which had different costs and advantages; took extra care with an important mounting hole, asking for the mating part to be sure it fit well, and taking good care to grind...
Mad Metal Welding and Fabrication
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Reviewed in May 2017
I'd taken it to two other places who said it was fine. When I finally brought it to them; they kept at it until they were able to fix the problem. They found out that the front axle broke. They kept the Jeep a week. They pulled the axle out, welded it, and put it back in.Since it was a 4 wheel...
Bauerle Automotive
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Reviewed in November 2016
We started using Federal Elite in 2015 and were very happy with their service. So happy that we signed up for their preventive maintenance program. After several scheduled maintenance calls we started having problems with our unit being able to cool our home in early spring 2016. They made...
Federal Elite Heating & Cooling
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Reviewed in August 2015
My experience with Magnum Heating and Cooling was horrible! They completed the installation of the ductwork, furnace and AC system however they never came back to finish the job. The AC system was never activated. They left a 5" hole in the block in the side of my house and never caulked....
MAGNUM HEATING & COOLING
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Reviewed in July 2015
The repairman, Chad, was extremely nice and knowledgeable. My dad was in the hvac business for over 50 years, but recently retired and did not have the equipment available to repair a leak, so we called Custom Air. Having an idea already of where the leak was located, Chad listened to our...
Custom Air Conditioning & Heating
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Reviewed in September 2014
On Sunday night, I realized a small glass had fallen into our garbage disposal and jammed it. I called Jack Woods first thing Monday morning, and at noon I received a call that Barry was on his way to my house. Barry fixed the garbage disposal within minutes. I asked him if he could figure out...
Jack L Woods Plumbing Co Inc
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Reviewed in May 2013
I have used Wells Plumbing several times in the past and have even consulted with them over the phone. Last project was replacing the bath and shower fixtures. They were very careful not to damage the existing tile since I replaced with a 3 handle unit like what was in the house. Had the...
WELLS PLUMBING & HEATING
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Reviewed in April 2012
Except for the loss of my expensive welder it was fine.
Leaders Moving & Storage Co of Columbus
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Reviewed in August 2007
I was treated very well, from start to finish. We talked about ways to save some money on the repair and A to Z was able to repair the quarter panel without replacing it, a much preferable approach to dealing with all of the welding needed to replace the panel with new. The paint match was...
A TO Z AUTO CARE
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