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Reynolds mobile welding services

181 Schoffers Road
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Reynolds mobile welding services

181 Schoffers Road
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Specializing in heavy equipment, tractor trailer, tri-axel welding repair, farm equipment, one off parts. Hand railings, running boards, bumpers, Stainless steel or aluminum. Available 24/7, 7 days a week with a Competitive hourly rate. Located in the reading area but service any surrounding county and more

Specializing in heavy equipment, tractor trailer, tri-axel welding repair, farm equipment, one off parts. Hand railings, running boards, bumpers, Stainless steel or aluminum. Available 24/7, 7 days a week with a Competitive hourly rate. Located in the reading area but service any surrounding county and more



Elverson Fabrication

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Elverson Fabrication

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Owner operated certified welder in the industry for 4 years. Offering mobile repair and fabrication. Can repair equipment, vehicles, railings, etc. also offering custom fabrication such as railings and truck parts. Open to anything no job too big or small!

Owner operated certified welder in the industry for 4 years. Offering mobile repair and fabrication. Can repair equipment, vehicles, railings, etc. also offering custom fabrication such as railings and truck parts. Open to anything no job too big or small!

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Welding questions, answered by experts

Some states require welders to be licensed and certified, while others don’t. However, it’s always a good idea to hire a licensed welder, regardless of requirements in your area, especially if you need welding for structural components of your home or gas lines. Licensed welders have gone through training and testing to prove their skills, so they’re less likely to make a mistake that could be detrimental to your home. Use Angi’s state licensing tool to determine whether your potential hire has a welding license.

The difference between a lintel and a beam is what loads each is responsible for supporting. A lintel is a type of beam that is responsible only for supporting the load above an opening, such as a window or door, and transfers the weight to the side walls around an opening. A beam supports the slab and transfers the load to nearby columns, which then disperse the load to the ground.

A steel beam is stronger than a wood beam and requires fewer vertical supports underneath, which means it’s a better option for larger structures or if you want an open space under your home that doesn’t have posts as obstructions. However, steel I-beams cost 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.

Beams made out of traditional lumber can often only span 8 to 12 feet without requiring vertical supports, so if you want a wider opening to create a more open floor plan, you might need an LVL beam. LVL beams can span up to around 30 feet without the need for load-bearing walls or vertical supports underneath, making them a better option for keeping your home as open and airy as possible.

Yes, an LVL beam is more affordable than the cost of a steel I-beam, totaling between $50 and $200 per linear foot as opposed to the $100 to $400 per linear foot you’d pay for a steel I-beam. Not only is the wood material more affordable than steel, but it’s also more similar to traditional wooden beams and doesn’t require as much retrofitting to connect joists.

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