Natural Series Ceiling Beams provide a real wood option for projects that call for natural grain and character. Browse the frequently asked questions below for useful information about selecting the product and preparing for your project. If you need an answer specific to your plans, call (800) 396-6410, submit your question through the Contact Form, or contact the team by Email.
Superior Alder combines warm natural grain, subtle knots, and tonal variation with a smoother, more refined appearance than heavily rustic wood species. In a 3-sided exposed-beam layout, it adds authentic real wood character and architectural depth without making the ceiling feel overly distressed.
Yes. The hollow 3-sided box-beam profile can wrap compatible existing framing while leaving the bottom and two sides finished and visible. This makes it possible to transform framing into a finished architectural feature with the appearance and character of real Superior Alder.
Yes. Superior Alder beams can add architectural definition to an open-concept space without constructing walls or visually closing off the room. A planned beam layout can help distinguish living, dining, and kitchen areas while carrying the same real wood character across the larger interior.
Yes. Superior Alder real wood beams are available with factory-applied stain and clear-coat finishes in addition to unfinished wood. Factory finishing provides a controlled application before installation and eliminates the need to complete the primary staining process after the beams are mounted.
Yes. Superior Alder is a natural wood product, and its box-beam construction can include butt joints and edge-grain seams. Their quantity and location can vary with the lumber available for an order, and these characteristics should be expected as part of real wood beam construction rather than the uniform appearance of a synthetic material.
