What Are Faux Wood Beams Made Of?
Faux wood beams are manufactured from High Density Urethane (HDU), a durable foam polymer engineered to replicate the look and texture of real wood. In density, HDU is similar to White Pine, but it offers several performance advantages over natural lumber.
HDU can be cut, sawed, shaped, routed, nailed, glued, and screwed using standard woodworking tools. However, unlike real wood, it is significantly lighter in weight and will not crack, split, flake, blister, or warp over time. It is also impervious to moisture, making it suitable for both interior and exterior applications.
Because HDU does not absorb water and resists temperature fluctuations, faux wood beams provide a low-maintenance alternative to real wood beams while delivering the same architectural character.
HDU products are also an environmentally responsible option. Every HDU beam used in place of solid timber helps reduce demand on natural forest resources.