Almost all construction professionals understand the value of welding.

The process of fusing two metals together has countless applications in almost every aspect of residential construction—from creating household furniture to the foundation of the house itself.

In fact, metalwork is slowly overtaking woodworking as the most efficient way to customize a home. It can be used to create staircases, beams, columns, and various items of furniture, increasing the value of a property.

At the same time, it can be used for various home improvement projects as a more durable solution than wood. Let’s take a closer look at the ways in which a home can be customized with welding.

Furniture

While DIY enthusiasts still prefer wood as a material for furniture, metal is increasingly becoming a popular option. Laser welding has proven to be invaluable in this regard, allowing even those with little experience to create structurally sound furniture. 

Some of the most popular pieces of furniture that can be made with this type of welding include bed frames, chairs, and coffee tables. With laser welding, construction enthusiasts are only limited by their creativity. 

Permanent Fixtures

It can be hard to find items such as shelves, towel hangers, or even fireguards that match a home’s styles and preferences. And once they are found, they can be expensive to purchase.

By mastering simple welding processes, however, homeowners can customize their homes by building a number of permanent and semi-permanent fixtures that don’t just last long, but look good as well.  

The materials used in creating these household items could also be customized according to preference. Fixtures that go into bathrooms, or other moisture-prone parts of the house could, for instance, be made with stainless steel, a favored material due to its anti-corrosive properties.

Lighting/Aesthetics 

Welding can also be used to create a number of lighting fixtures, from lamps to casing for ceiling lights. Once again, the welding processes available as well as the options of materials make this process highly customizable.

The metal gives homes a more rustic look. Such projects require little to no investment, provided you have some knowledge of basic welding processes and scrap metal lying around.

More creative welders could even create art pieces, flower vases, jewelry stands, or photo frames, which add great aesthetic appeal to a home. 

Security Features 

If safety is a homeowner’s main priority, they could also take advantage of metalwork to create some basic security measures for the home. Window grills, for example, are a popular choice for windows on higher stories, or houses that have small children or pets. With the help of a professional welder, it’s also possible to create a custom gate that protects flower beds in the backyard. 

The Bottom Line: Forge Forward with Creativity 

Welding processes are used in almost every industry, making it an invaluable skill to master for professionals and DIY hobbyists alike. 

And most of these welding journeys begin with nexAir.

Since the 1940s, nexAir has supplied welding supplies and equipment to industries and hobbyists across the Southeast. We don’t just help our clients Forge Forward with their respective projects but we also share our KnowHow with them to help them unleash their creativity.