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 fabrication costs?

• <div><p>Costs depend on material type, labor, design complexity, finishing requirements, and installation needs.</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: 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 October 2012
he had issues getting the welds to stay with the amoutn of rust but was able to get the job done with adverse conditions. They obviously know their trade well.
Olin Metal Works
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Reviewed in December 2011
Every time I have had a broken piece of metal, or a broken tool ... Mr.Davis really 'cares' to help solve your worries. Step railings were installed exactly as we wanted. He will work with customers for creative solutions. This guy loves his job
COLUMBIA WELDING CO
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Reviewed in May 2014
We needed a Wooden Privacy Fence for our new home. Scotty was prompt in providing an estimate and measuring. We requested a bid from Scotty and he answered our questions. Scotty and his crew started as soon as we had approval from the HOA. The overall fence is very nice and we have...
DECO Welding and Fabrication
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Reviewed in November 2012
I contacted Mr. Moccaldi one week and we set the appointment up the following week. He arrived promptly and looked at where I wanted a gate put in a black aluminum metal fence at the back of our patio home. He removed a a piece of the fence and was going to put something up to close of the...
John's Artistic Iron Works Inc
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Reviewed in June 2013
I have used Mike Derrick of Cayce Welding before at our old house in Cayce. He's great to work with. Very,very fair priced and does good work. He worked a total of 3 hours to install these rails. Remember in areas he was "jackhammering" or that's what I call holes into existing cement areas and...
CAYCE WELDING & ORNAMENTAL
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