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>

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Q: What factors affect custom metalwork costs?

• <div><p>Costs depend on metal type, fabrication complexity, labor, finishing, and shipping or installation requirements.</p></div>

Q: How much does it cost to hire a metal fabrication professional?

• <div><p>Professional metal fabricators usually charge around <b>$70 per hour</b>. Three of the largest cost factors are the size and complexity of the project and the price of materials. The type of metal can impact the cost as much as the intricacy of the metal fabrication you want done. Another cost factor is your geographic location, as labor and materials can vary widely depending on the cost of living where you live. </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>

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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Last update on October 04, 2025

Reviewed in June 2015
Mr. Schaffer is worth the wait. You may need to contact him a couple of times, but he always responds, and the quality of his work is unsurpassed. I would not think of using anyone else. He installed double railings at the front door of my parents' new home to help my mother enter the front...
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Reviewed in October 2012
My mother had an old chair that was a favorite of hers. The chair rested on a metal pedestal and the chair separated from the pedestal. I did not think it could be fixed, but since it was her favorite I decided to give it a try. When I took the chair to Schaffer's he looked at it...
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Reviewed in November 2013
Performed State Inspection. I've always received friendly, professional, and flexible terms of service from Hermansader mechanics. I've literally taken all my vehicles of various makes here for 35 years and rarely questioned the fairness of charges or integrity of repairs no matter which...
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Reviewed in October 2016
Maria was very helpful in designing our railing. Her brother came & did the work. The railing turned out awesome! We are super happy with it & will defiantly use them in the future.
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Reviewed in January 2010
Although it took a bit long to have the work done, Gary performs quality work at a very reasonable price. I would highly recommend him.
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Reviewed in February 2013
called mr. shaffer about the job i needed done and spoke to him. he told me to give him my name, phone # and address. he told me he would look at the job that needed to be done. as of today i still have not heard or seen the man. i do not need this kind of service so i will not call again.
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Scheidler Fabrication, LLC

Scheidler Fabrication, LLC

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Scheidler Fabrication 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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