Differences Between Structural & Decorative Wood Beams

Which Type Of Arizona Box Beam Is The Best Choice For Your Home

If you love the authentic, rustic, and natural look of wood beams, you’re not alone. Many homeowners find themselves deeply drawn to these rugged timbers as the perfect complement to their homes. It’s important to know that not all wood beams are created equally. There are different types of beams made with different materials, each offering its advantages and disadvantages.

Take a look at the differences between structural and decorative wood beams so you can decide which type of Arizona box beam is the best choice for your home.

Structural Wood Beams

One of the advantages of structural reclaimed wood beams is that they are made of solid wood that is of better quality than today’s new wood beams. Wood that was harvested several decades ago or longer is usually old-growth timber. In contrast, most wood that is harvested today is from younger trees. This means that the solid wood beams in old buildings have the strength and density to support the framework of modern construction projects even though they may be a century old.

If you want to use solid wood beams structurally in your construction project, you’ll need to have them professionally graded and checked to verify that they are free of checking, splitting, or warping that could reduce their strength to support your home.

Structural wood beams can be used in their original condition, but are often sawn and refinished into a smaller size that fits the needs of the new home. Many homeowners choose to have these large beams surfaced with a wire brush to freshen up their appearance. They can also be painted or weathered to match your décor style.

Solid wood beams can be used to build beautiful posts, columns, fireplace mantels, or exposed ceiling trusses. However, they are extremely heavy, and your home will need to be carefully designed to safely integrate these large pieces of wood. It can be challenging for a builder to work with wood beams that are not completely square, or in otherwise rustic and imperfect condition. Structural wood beams are only suitable for new construction and cannot reasonably be installed in most existing homes.

Decorative Wood Beams

If you want to integrate Arizona box beams into an existing home or into a design that cannot manage the added weight of solid beams, decorative wood beams made with reclaimed wood are the perfect solution. Arizona faux beams made from real wood utilize the beautiful, hand-hewn lumber that is so appealing into lightweight beams that can be easily installed into almost any home.

Decorative wood beams add unique character to your home with a rustic, classic, or elegant appeal, depending on which type of design and finish you choose. Many homeowners choose to install them as ceiling beams, but they can also be used to create a showpiece mantel over a fireplace or as an impressive column in your home.

Because Arizona faux beams are lightweight, they can be installed directly into most ceilings without remodeling or structural changes. This means that unlike the incredible weight of solid wood structural beams, decorative beams won’t compromise the structure of your home or roof. Instead, you’ll have stunning décor that is fast and easy to install and looks completely natural.

Like solid wood beams, Arizona faux beams made from real wood are made from very old pieces of wood that are usually old-growth timber, making them extremely strong and durable. They maintain their character from years of exposure and were typically crafted with hand tools, making each piece unique with years of history. Box beams can be kept in their weathered condition or freshened up and refinished to match other wood in your home.

While solid wood beams can be difficult to fit into a home’s design, decorative wood beams are carefully crafted to be square and lightweight while retaining all of the beauty from their age. Decorative beams are custom-made to fit your home perfectly. This makes decorative wood beams the ideal choice for almost every home as they integrate natural and one-of-a-kind aesthetics into your home.

Add Rustic Appeal To Your Home With Custom Decorative Wood Beams

Are you looking for the perfect way to add character and charm to your home’s décor in a way that is affordable and won’t require extensive remodeling? Woodland Beam is proud to offer faux beams made from real wood that is custom designed and finished by our master carpenters to your exact specifications. We use the highest quality materials and turn reclaimed wood into box beams that are indistinguishable from solid beams. Install reclaimed wood beams from Woodland Beam into your home and enjoy compliments from your friends and family! Contact us today to start designing your project!

Woodland Custom Beam Company – Mike Capuzzo
4107 E. Ashler Hills Drive
Cave Creek, Arizona 85331
Office: 480-575-6758
Fax: 480-575-2716
Website: https://woodlandbeam.com/

Terms and Conditions

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All of our beams are made to order, we do not stock any beams. Once you receive your custom quote with the sizes and dimensions of the beams, Woodland Beam must have the quote returned with a signature authorizing Woodland Beam to put beams into production. At this point Woodland Beam requires a 100% deposit. This is a non-refundable deposit. If we ship you a beam that is the wrong dimensions, we will replace the beam. All beam sizing is approximate, width and depth may vary up to 1” and lengths may vary up to 6”. If you need a specific or exact dimension notify Woodland Beam when you review your quote. We will make it to your specifications. Under no circumstances there will be a refund for a beam size not exactly the dimension specified. The beams will vary a little, this is wood we are dealing with.

ALL SALES ARE FINAL. THERE ARE NO REFUNDS. YOU THE CUSTOMER ARE RESPONISBLE FOR THE ENTIRE AMOUNT OF THE ORDER.

WARRANTY

We warranty our products to be free from defects in workmanship or material under normal use. All the beams leave WoodLand in perfect condition, if any item or beam has visible damage, please notify WoodLand with pictures as soon as possible. See shipping damage for further instruction. Woodland Beam make's no warranty, written or implied as to cracking, checking, or splitting, when the use of any type of exposed wood, or any wood beam. These materials have a tendency to have smaller cracks and checks. All species of wood will split and crack as it ages. This is a natural process of nature. All hewing may vary from beam to beam, if you are ordering beams off the pictures, and are unsure, you can order a sample for $30 to be refunded upon your order.

CANCELATION OF ORDER

If you change or cancel an order before we ship, we will issue you a partial refund based on how much is completed at that time.

SHIPPING COSTS

All of our beams are custom made and custom sizes, so we have to get a custom-shipping price. Always allow 1-2 week minimum for shipping. If you need it expedited, we can price that out for you.

SHIPPING DAMAGE

Consumer must be present at time of delivery to inspect all contents are in good condition. This means opening the packaging and inspecting the beams at the time the beams arrive. Consumers have a right to inspect package contents when accepting delivery from the Shipping Company and “noting” any appearance of damage when signing for shipment. All our products are shipped in perfect condition, with no signs of damage, cracks, torn, ripped and or split in the packaging and or beams. If you receive an order in poor condition, it was obviously sustained in transit and not the fault of WoodLand. In the event there is notable shipping damage, you will need to inspect each beam carefully, noting the damage with tape and quality pictures. If your freight arrives damaged, YOU MUST ACCEPT SHIPMENT EVEN IF DAMAGED then contact the shipping company immediately, in order to document the claim correctly. A claim must be filed within 24 hours of delivery, and you must contact the shipping company that is listed on the BOL or WoodLand directly. Then the freight company will act as liaison and assist the customer in processing the claim and filing all necessary paperwork, though we cannot guarantee all claims will be accepted from the shipping company. WoodLand will review the claim and may ship NEW beams after the claim is accepted. There are NO REFUNDS on any order. In the event you are not present at the time of delivery, a note stating it is “OK” to drop shipment without the consumer being present. However you will waive your rights at the inspection period. If any order is refused and sent back for any reason, they are automatically fully responsible for the return freight charges and the beams are STILL NON-REFUNDABLE and they authorize payment of fees for return shipping (including additional charges to credit cards) and will not receive any refund for returned items. New beams will only be ordered after return freight is paid + new freight charges on replacement beams if the customer did not follow the proper claims process for the freight company.

BUILD TIME

All of Woodland Beams are all made to order. Depending the size of the order, build times will always vary. We hand make all of our beams from REAL wood, so this takes extra time. At the time we receive the order allow 1-2 weeks for WoodLand to acquire materials and 2-3 weeks for build time. If you need a beam by a deadline, we may expedite for an added cost, depending on our material stock.

PAYMENT TERMS

A 100% deposit is required for us to put beams into production. Every order is a Custom order. You may pay by Check or Pay Pal. Nothing will ship until order is paid in full. When order is paid in full you will receive the shipping information. ALL SALES ARE FINAL. NO REFUNDS.[/fusion_text][/fusion_builder_column][/fusion_builder_row][/fusion_builder_container]