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Hi my name is Carlos. I have 14 years experience in fabrication and tank repair job. I am reliable, safety focused, and available for small projects, repairs and custom welding jobs. Skills: Tank welding Structural repairs Fence repairs Handrail repairs Burglar repairs New installations Available for: Side jobs, Weekend jobs, evening gigs

Hi my name is Carlos. I have 14 years experience in fabrication and tank repair job. I am reliable, safety focused, and available for small projects, repairs and custom welding jobs. Skills: Tank welding Structural repairs Fence repairs Handrail repairs Burglar repairs New installations Available for: Side jobs, Weekend jobs, evening gigs

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Offering specialty welding and fabrication services. Custom work. Piping, structural steel, industrial commercial work and residential work. Repairs and construction. Fencing repairs architectural repairs equipment repairs. Completely mobile. With 10 years in the welding/fabrication business. Offering top quality work

Offering specialty welding and fabrication services. Custom work. Piping, structural steel, industrial commercial work and residential work. Repairs and construction. Fencing repairs architectural repairs equipment repairs. Completely mobile. With 10 years in the welding/fabrication business. Offering top quality work

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Met Company, Inc.

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Met Company, Inc.

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30 years of experience

Established in 1995, Met Company Inc. is a premier metal fabricator, specializing in a variety of commercial, residential, and industrial products.

Established in 1995, Met Company Inc. is a premier metal fabricator, specializing in a variety of commercial, residential, and industrial products.

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Texas Machine Shop

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136 years of experience

Texas Machine Shop offers forklift and hydraulic cylinder repairs, pump and gear box repairs, metal parts machining and fabrication, compactor and baler repairs, and welding repair and fabrication in Texarkana, TX and surrounding areas. You often find personable repair crews and quality service, but you don’t often find both under the same roof. In business since 1889, Texas Machine Shop has seen many changes over the years - we started working on steam engines back in the late 1800's and now we repair everything from trailers, balers, and heavy equipment to machine parts and hydraulic cylinders. We have worked with the following industries: waste management, heavy equipment rentals, aerospace technology, oil and gas industry, water companies; farmers, and many more.

Texas Machine Shop offers forklift and hydraulic cylinder repairs, pump and gear box repairs, metal parts machining and fabrication, compactor and baler repairs, and welding repair and fabrication in Texarkana, TX and surrounding areas. You often find personable repair crews and quality service, but you don’t often find both under the same roof. In business since 1889, Texas Machine Shop has seen many changes over the years - we started working on steam engines back in the late 1800's and now we repair everything from trailers, balers, and heavy equipment to machine parts and hydraulic cylinders. We have worked with the following industries: waste management, heavy equipment rentals, aerospace technology, oil and gas industry, water companies; farmers, and many more.

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Welding questions, answered by experts

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:

  • Fire-resistant

  • Unaffected by pests

  • Longer-lasting

  • Stronger against water damage (when galvanized against rust)

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.

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.

Using a steel frame may raise the value of your home. Steel is more heat resistant, has better longevity, and doesn’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—which have trouble bending and adapting to renovations.

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.

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