Steel Beams

     Steel beams are used extensively in the construction industry because despite their small size they are extremely strong. Home builders have recognized the benefit and have been using steel beams in new home construction for many years.

     Ardel Steel caters directly to the home building market by offering services that no other fabrication shop does so you have a truly "drop in" product to help you build faster.

• Steel beams require less teleposts than wood
• Larger living spaces
• More design freedom
• Steel beams do no shrink or swell
• Contractors prefer to work with steel beams
• Better product means better quality building
• Greater strength with small height

• 6@15/150 x 22
• 6@20/150 x 33
• 6@25/150 x 37


• 8@18/200 x 27
• 8@21/200 x 31
• 8@24/200 x 36
• 8@28/200 x 42
• 8@31/200 x 46


• 10@22/250 x 33
• 10@26/250 x 39
• 10@30/250 x 45
• 10@33/250 x 49


• 12@26/310 x 39
• 12@30/310 x 45


• 14@30/360 x 45

• Angle and Flat Beam Seats
• Filler/Stiffener Plates
• Telepost plates welded to beam
• Beam Connections
Ardel Steel has extensive fabrication capabilities - the above is merely a guideline for commonly used services.

• Ardel will cut the steel beam to the desired length, add primer and the wood plate on top as well as any other fabrication required.
• Beams need to bear a minimum of 4" on the concrete wall or pocket.
Contractors will either:
• Pour a bearing plate or angle iron into the concrete for the beam to rest on
• Anchor the beam directly to the wall with wedge anchors