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A 4-sided beam is useful when all sides of the beam may be visible, such as with exposed crossbeams, truss components, freestanding architectural details, or certain vertical applications. Unlike a 3-sided profile that normally installs against another surface, the fourth finished face provides a complete timber appearance from multiple viewing angles.
The beam is manufactured with three sides assembled, while the fourth side is pre-mitered and fitted but left unattached. This allows the beam to be positioned during installation before the final side is secured, creating a completely enclosed appearance.
Yes. A four-sided hollow beam can be used as a decorative wrap around certain existing support columns, allowing the structural member to remain in place while giving it the appearance of a wood timber. The fourth side can be attached after the beam is positioned around the column.
Yes. A 4-sided profile is particularly useful when a beam or truss component can be viewed from several directions, including locations where the upper surface may be visible. The complete exterior provides continuous Douglas Fir grain around the beam rather than leaving one side open.
Yes. This is one of the situations where a 4-sided profile has an advantage over a conventional 3-sided beam. With a finished surface on every side, the beam can maintain a realistic timber appearance even in installations where people can see above or around it
