Base Plates

Base plates in steel buildings at Laredo Discount Metals are not prepackaged products but fabricated components made from their stocked steel plate. Contractors purchase plate (commonly 1/4” to 1-1/2” or thicker), cut it to size, drill anchor bolt holes, and weld it to columns. These plates transfer structural loads from steel columns into concrete foundations while providing stability and alignment. They are widely used in PEMBs, carports, fencing, and signage. Because projects often require many base plates, sourcing affordable plate locally allows for cost savings through batch fabrication, making Laredo Discount Metals a practical supply source for structural steel construction in the region.