Steel I Beams are widely used throughout the construction industry when
supporting heavy loads is required. Commonly termed an I Beam because of
its shape, beams provide great load bearing support when used horizontally
or standing as columns. Available in two configurations, the most popular
being the Wide Flange Steel Beam aka H Beam or W Beam with non-tapered
flanges. This beam shape has a wider profile for added horizontal
strength, making it ideal for sky scrapers or as a house beam, along with
bridge beams, trailers, platforms, etc. Standard American Beams, aka
Junior Beams or S Beams, have tapered flanges for added strength when your
load is concentrated on the flanges, such as machine bases, hoists, cranes
or a trolley beam for your garage. Madar Building Materials stocks a wide
range of steel beam sizes for thousands of applications. Shop online for
standard wholesale steel beam prices. Just give us a call if you need
something special.