How Much Does a Structural Steel Beam Cost

TypePer Foot InstalledTotal Cost InstalledLVL Beam$50 – $200$800 – $2,500Steel I-Beam$100 – $400$1,200 – $4,200Steel I-Beam (Complex)$500+$6,000 – $10,000

How much does a 40 foot I-beam cost?

Installing steel I-beams costs $100 to $400 per square foot for labor and materials. Materials alone will be less expensive, so if you have the time and skills for a major DIY project, that can help to cut costs. A 10-foot steel I-beam alone will cost $60 to $180, while a 40-foot beam will cost $240 to $720.

What size steel beam do I need to span 24 feet?

For 24 foot span, size of simply supported beam for 2-3 storey residential building, using thumb rule, is about 15″×18″ in which beam width is 12″ and beam depth is 15″, if width will be kept 12″, depth should increased, then beam size 12″×24″ can be used, providing with 4nos of 16mm bar at top, 4nos of 20mm bar at …

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