Before finalizing your real wood beam selection, use the answers below to learn more about Natural Series Ceiling Beams. This FAQ collection offers practical information to help you evaluate the product and prepare for your project. Need more details? Call (800) 396-6410, send your question through the Contact Form, or connect with the team by Email.
A 3-sided Douglas Fir box beam provides the authentic grain, knots, and tonal variation of real wood while reducing unnecessary weight compared with a solid timber. Its hollow construction also makes handling and installation easier while maintaining the substantial appearance of an exposed wood beam.
Yes. The hollow, three-sided box construction can be installed over compatible existing structural beams, headers, or similar framing while creating the appearance of finished Douglas Fir timber. The existing structure and installation conditions should be evaluated before ordering to ensure the selected beam configuration will work for the project.
These box beams are installed using a concealed cleating system that provides attachment points while keeping the mounting hardware out of sight. The lighter box-beam construction simplifies positioning and alignment compared with heavy solid timber, while precision lock-mitered corners create clean finished edges.
Yes. Three-sided Douglas Fir box beams can add depth, shadow lines, and natural wood character to vaulted ceilings while avoiding the unnecessary weight of comparable solid timbers. They can be incorporated into ridge-beam and other decorative vaulted-ceiling layouts to emphasize the architecture of the room.
Yes. The hollow interior of a 3-sided box beam can provide space to conceal compatible wiring and other ceiling elements while preserving a finished real wood appearance. Utilities and required clearances should be planned before installation, and electrical work must comply with applicable codes.
