CUSTOM FLITCH BEAMS
STEEL STRENGTH. WOOD VERSATILITY.
BUILT TO SPEC.
Structural Welders fabricates custom flitch beams for residential, commercial, and light structural projects throughout New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut.
We build each beam around engineered drawings, project specifications, and the requirements of the application.
WHAT IS A
FLITCH BEAM?
A flitch beam combines a steel plate with wood members to create a strong, durable structural assembly. The steel plate provides additional strength, while the wood members add versatility and compatibility with conventional framing.
The resulting system can provide substantial structural strength without the size or weight of some full steel beam solutions.
STEEL + WOOD
Wide-flange beams provide substantial load-carrying capacity and are commonly used in structural applications.
CUSTOM FABRICATION
I-beams provide an efficient structural profile for projects requiring strength and rigidity.
SPACE-CONSCIOUS DESIGN
Custom fabrication can include beam preparation, holes, plates, connections and other project-specific requirements.
COMMON FLITCH BEAM APPLICATIONS
LOAD BEARING WALL REMOVAL
HOME
RENOVATIONS
OPEN-CONCEPT
REMODELS
BASEMENT
RENOVATIONS
HOME
ADDITIONS
COMMERCIAL
RENOVATIONS
WHY USE A FLITCH BEAM?
Combines the benefits of steel and wood for a strong structural solution.
INCREASE STRENGTH
SPACE-SAVING
PROFILE
A useful option for projects where headroom or available space is limited.
VERSATILE
APPLICATIONS
Suitable for residential, commercial and light structural projects where a flitch beam is appropriate.
CUSTOM-BUILT
TO SPEC
Fabricated around engineered drawings, dimensions and project requirements.
GENERAL
CONTRACTORS
ARCHITECTS &
ENGINEERS
COMMERCIAL
PROPERTY OWNERS
WHO WE SERVE
HOMEOWNERS
REMODELERS
OUR FLITCH BEAM
PROCESS
REVIEW
DRAWINGS
We review your plans, dimensions and project requirements.
FABRICATE
STEEL PLATE
The steel plate is cut and prepared according to the project specifications.
PREPARE AND
ASSEMBLE
Wood members are prepared and assembled with the steel plate.
BOLT / INSTALL
FINISH
We coordinate delivery and installation when included within the agreed project scope.
FLITCH BEAM VS
STRUCTURAL STEEL
FLITCH BEAM
STRUCTURAL STEEL
Material
Best Used For
Best Used For
Combines steel and wood members
Ideal wherer existing wood framing and space constraints matters.
Project-specific, based on your drawings and requirements
All-steel members
Often consider larger-spans, and heavier loads.
Engineer provides suitability based on load, span and application
WHY STRUCTURAL WELDERS
PRECISION FABRICATION
We fabricate each beam around the drawings, dimensions and project requirements provided.
CONTRACTOR-FOCUSED
We understand the importance of clear specifications, coordination and dependable project communication.
PROJECT-SPECIFIC SOLUTIONS
CLEAR COMMUNICATION
Every structural application is different, so we focus on the specific requirements of your project.
We keep project information and next steps clear from initial quote through completion.
INDUSTRIES & PROPERTIES WE SERVE
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