June 29, 2018 7:43 pm
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“A chain is only as strong as its weakest link” is a saying you have probably heard many times before. As steel fabricators in Indiana, we may not be experts in chains, but we do know that the same principle applies to what we do make, which is just about anything that can be made of steel. Any steel structure is only as strong as its weakest point and, for most steel structures, the perimeter of the steel is its weakest point because it has the most contact with the surrounding environment. In order to protect and ensure the integrity... View Article
June 3, 2018 10:52 pm
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The process of constructing a new building or modifying an existing one is not as simple as gathering nails, screws and four walls and erecting them. Building is a complex process that requires a lot of attention to the support and transfer of weight so the structure remains upright. One of the main ways buildings are able to sustain their shape and hold their own weight is because of a building component called a lintel. What are lintels? A lintel is a construction term that refers to a horizontal beam that lies above an archway, door, window or opening. Generally,... View Article
May 20, 2018 10:51 pm
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In today’s world, steel is everywhere. We use stainless steel appliances, use products manufactured using steel machines and walk through buildings constructed of structural steel. Despite the prevalence of this material, the concept of steel and how it is made into the many forms we find it in can be confusing. As a full-service steel contractor that offers steel fabrication in Indiana, Benchmark Fabricated Steel is well equipped to help clarify some of the more confusing aspects of the process. Read on to learn about steel fabrication and have some of your most commonly asked questions answered. What is steel... View Article
May 3, 2018 4:22 pm
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Many cities have ordinances that require the use of fences or screens around commercial dumpsters. These trash enclosure gates can help keep a friendlier, more attractive appearance around commercial properties while also providing other benefits for business owners. We are pleased to offer these trash enclosure gates among our selection of specialty steel products in Indiana. Here are a few of the benefits associated with these gates: Your customers will appreciate it: Customers can be turned off by the sight of piles of garbage and debris around your property. An attractive trash enclosure will keep your garbage out of sight,... View Article
April 19, 2018 4:22 pm
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At Benchmark Fabricated Steel, one of the specialty steel products in Indiana that we make for our steel construction clients is hollow-core slabs. Also occasionally referred to as hollow-core planks, voided slabs or concrete planks, these are precast slabs of pre-stressed concrete that are commonly used in building floors for multi-story apartment buildings and condominiums. While this sort of material can be used in just about any environment, it is especially popular in countries where there has been a major emphasis on precast concrete for purposes of home construction, including countries in Northern Europe and some of Eastern Europe’s former... View Article
