Is LVL more affordable than steel I-beams?

• <div><p>Yes, an LVL beam is more affordable than the <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-much-does-steel-i-beam-cost.htm">cost of a steel I-beam</a>, 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. </p></div>

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Q: How long does metal fabrication take?

• <div><p>Most projects take 1-4 weeks, depending on material sourcing, design intricacy, and required finishing treatments like powder coating or galvanization.</p></div>

Q: What’s the difference between a lintel and a beam?

• <div><p>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.</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: 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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Reviewed in May 2024
We have been blessed to have worked with Josh for over 20 years. In that time he has climbed and taken out multiple trees by our home and all over property. He was a MAJOR support and help to us after the 2015 fires that devastated our pines. He also was meticulous in climbing and gently...
Bastrop County Tree
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Reviewed in February 2024
I had an excellent experience. I had some issues with an aluminum boat trailer and contacted him to do the repair. Everything was done above my expectations, and fit perfectly! The communication was absolutely outstanding throughout the entire project. I would recommend this business to anyone...
Dream Big Design & Fabrication
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Reviewed in May 2023
They came out after the permit was given and got right to work the first setting all the poles and the big mister one that was going to hold the gate and got the gate frame done. The next day the same and knocked it out in a fury of nails from the one and sparks from the welding the gate opening...
TX Thunderbolt Fencing
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Reviewed in May 2020
Tommy and his team was very professional. Great communicator through emails and text, plus phone call. Was prompt and knowledgeable. He actually recommended material that was less expensive and more durable. Hard to find contractor like DT Welding. I will give them a solid %!
DT Welding Services
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Reviewed in July 2015
I am very pleased with the quality of the work performed by RWJJR construction. Bob was very professional and knowledgeable though the entire project life-cycle, from bid and proposal until final walk-through. He provided innovative solutions to the complex issues associated with...
RWJJR Construction & Consulting Services
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Reviewed in November 2014
Left my SUV at the shop for over two weeks; requested that transmission & rear end be serviced and truck inspected for anything that needed to be done as I travel and don't want to be on the road with auto problems. Neither the transmission nor the differential were serviced. On 10/23/14, the...
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