Steel Beams
The Ardel Advantage
Professional home builders have long relied on steel beams. Ardel Steel takes that benefit further by catering specifically to the residential market with exclusive fabrication services you won’t find elsewhere.
We deliver a truly "drop-in" product, to reduce field adjustments and accommodate your build schedule.
Benefits
- Steel beams require fewer teleposts than wood or Laminated Veneer Lumber (LVL)
- Design freedom to reduce obstructions
- Steel beams do no shrink or swell
- Many contractors prefer to work with steel beams
- A superior product translates to a better quality building
- Greater strength while reducing clearance / headroom concerns.
Beam Stock Sizes
- 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
Fabrication Extras
- 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
Ordering & Installation Notes
- 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.
Contractor guidelines:
- 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
Let’s Work Together
Ready to start your next project? Work with a steel partner you can trust.