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Q: 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>

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: 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: Why should I pick steel I-beams?

• <div><p>Steel I-beams are an increasingly popular choice for supporting a structure because they support a large amount of weight with a small profile and without the need for load-bearing walls or supports underneath. This allows for more open floor plans, which most people tend to prefer. They also resist fire, pests, and rot and last for the lifetime of your home.</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>

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Last update on November 22, 2025

Reviewed in June 2021
Best customer service in Harrisburg Pennsylvania. If you’re not using Gary you’re not with the right guy. Gary goes above and beyond what is necessary for customer service and quality work. I would highly recommend Him to anyone. Don’t go anywhere else give McCall and you’ll be happy
Coke's Auto Repair
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Reviewed in October 2007
Excellent! Highly recommended! The job was completed in the amount of time quoted for the price quoted.
STARRY SERVICES
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Reviewed in June 2012
Dropped the cart off at Ferguson's shop on Tuesday around noon for a simple welding job. The owner told me they were quite busy so weren't sure how soon they would be able to get to the job. As I wasn't in a hurry to get the cart back, that was ok. Two days later, they left a phone message...
Ferguson Welding Inc
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Reviewed in September 2013
Did a great job fixing the problem. Have used this service several times and have always been happy with their service.
NEIDERER'S WELDING & FAB
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Reviewed in July 2020
HARKINS services has worked on every car ive owned since 1992. I have used Rick's services when he was just a one man operation. Now he has several well qualified and certified technicians/mechanics and office personnel. The work is done in a timely manner with the latest top notch equipment....
Harkins Service Center LLC
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Reviewed in September 2013
I called the day before when my exhaust came apart and they were able to get the car in the next dayand fix the problem by noon.
DON'S PERFORMANCE CORNER, Inc.
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Reviewed in June 2013
They did a wonderful job. They came up with a better solution than I originally intended, and it looks great! The amount I paid was worth it. The $94 I paid was for parts and labor, and the price was actually less than they originally quoted me.
Eshenaur & Son, Inc.
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Reviewed in January 2020
Very quick response, quality work at very reasonable prices. Very knowledgeable and friendly. Wide range of skills in many fields. I will definitely be a repeat customer, great experience
General Construction Services
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Reviewed in October 2010
After months of being unable to find anyone to make the custom aluminum horizontal picket railings we wanted for our new AZEK porch/deck and for our foyer staircase, we found Scott's website and our worries were over. Scott understood exactly what we wanted and gave us lots of good advice to...
Hess Ornamental Iron, Inc.
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Reviewed in October 2012
For those who are considering,"Shearers Welding" for some work, please consider the following.I essentially hired Mr Shearer to construct a set of indoor metal railings. He came to my place of residence to discuss my options.He took the measurements,we discussed the style and cost.I ask the...
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