Researching real wood beams for an upcoming ceiling project? The questions below make it easier to learn about Natural Series Ceiling Beams and understand important product considerations before making a selection. If you would like to discuss your project with the team, call (800) 396-6410, submit a request through the Contact Form, or contact us by Email.
A 4-sided Douglas Fir box beam is the better choice when all faces of the beam may remain visible, such as suspended beams, floating architectural features, or other exposed applications. The fully enclosed profile provides finished real wood surfaces around the entire beam rather than leaving one side open for mounting directly against a ceiling or wall.
Yes. Four-sided Douglas Fir box beams can be incorporated into column-wrap applications where real wood is desired around a vertical architectural element. The enclosed profile provides Douglas Fir on every visible face, allowing the column treatment to coordinate with matching overhead beams.
Yes. The fully wrapped 4-sided profile is designed for applications where the beam is exposed from multiple viewing angles, making it suitable for suspended or floating architectural designs. This allows genuine Douglas Fir grain and character to remain visible even when the beam is positioned away from the ceiling surface.
Yes. Douglas Fir box beams can add natural warmth and architectural definition to kitchens and dining areas while coordinating with cabinetry, flooring, and other wood elements. They can also help visually define an island, dining zone, or adjoining area within an open-concept layout without adding walls.
Yes. Natural Series real wood beams can be used in exterior applications when they remain in dry conditions and are properly finished and maintained for the environment. They are not water-resistant, so they should not be treated as suitable for continuously wet or directly exposed applications.
