Should I order an end cap when the end of a 4-sided White Oak beam will be exposed?
An end cap is appropriate when a beam terminates in an open area and the end will remain visible rather than meeting a wall or another architectural element. Finishing the exposed end gives the 4-sided beam a more complete appearance and maintains the real wood detailing at the termination point. White Oak box-beam manufacturers commonly offer finished-end or end-cap treatments for this type of installation.