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: Does steel framing increase home value?

• <div><p>Using a steel frame may raise the value of your home. Steel is more heat resistant, has better longevity, and doesn&rsquo;t need any upkeep compared to traditional wood. You can also customize a steel build a little easier than other materials like brick, concrete, and vinyl&mdash;which have trouble bending and adapting to renovations.</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: What factors affect fabrication costs?

• <div><p>Costs depend on material type, labor, design complexity, finishing requirements, and installation needs.</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>

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Reviewed in September 2014
I had moved to Whitehall borough from a brand new home due to an auto accident and disability. I was in a full body cast and just had been diagnosed with an ovarian mass when I moved and needed to replace the old furnace in the house that was built in 1939. The owner of South Park Heating and...
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Reviewed in November 2013
UPDATE AS OF 1/8/14: Huge and commendable improvement! Saffron, a customer service top end person contacted me within one day of my 2013 Angie?s List review, and made good on their services. In light of their work, I, too, am timely in making good on my review. She sent their most...
Beverly Services
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Reviewed in September 2013
He was great, took care of it while I waited, Went out of his way to check over the other welds to make sure that they were good. Great work and great service.
Nichols Welding service
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Reviewed in November 2012
I got several quotes to replace the exhaust system. The three other muffler stores I called either had to order a muffler or could not fit into our schedule. Estimates ranged from $600-300. We took the car to a big name company and were told that the system (including the muffler) needed to be...
MARTY'S MUFFLER & WELD SHOP
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Reviewed in September 2007
I have been going there for twenty years and these guy's are top notch. They welded my muffler and didn't charge me anything for that repair as it was just temporary. They are a full service mechanic shop and do great work.
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