COMPARISON CHART – Ceiling Beams
| MOLDED SERIES BEAMS | ARTISAN SERIES BEAMS | |
|---|---|---|
| DETERMINE WHICH OF OUR FAUX WOOD CEILING BEAM TYPES IS BEST FOR YOUR PROJECT |  |  |
| PRICING | $ $ | $ $ $ |
| APPLICATION TYPE | Decorative - Non-Structural | Decorative - Non-Structural |
| MATERIAL TYPE | HDU (High Density Urethane) Foam | HDU (High Density Urethane) Foam |
| MANUFACTURING PROCESS | Cast in 1-Piece from a Mold | Custom Fabricated w/ Mitered Corners |
| MANUFACTURING LEAD TIME | 2 Weeks | 4 Weeks |
| BEAM WALL THICKNESS | 3/4" to 1-1/4" | 1" |
| CONFIGURATION OPTIONS | 3-Sided | 2-Sided | 3-Sided | 4-Sided |
| SIZE OPTIONS | Various. See Product Pages for Options | Any Combination of: 4"W to 30"W x 4"H to 30"H In 1 Inch Increments |
| LENGTH OPTIONS | - 8ft, 10ft, 12ft, 14ft, 16ft, 20ft & 22ft | 4ft to 50ft (available in increments of 1ft) |
| TEXTURE OPTIONS | - Douglas Fir - Hand Hewn - Old World - Rough Sawn - Rustic Timber | - Douglas Fir - Hand Hewn - Rough Sawn - Sandblasted - Tuscany - Smooth |
| FACTORY FINISH OPTIONS | - Primed - Stained | - Primed - Stained |
| STAIN COLOR OPTIONS | - Dark Walnut - Espresso - Chestnut - Gray - Light Walnut - Mahogany - Oak | - Dark Walnut - Espresso - Gray - Light Walnut - Mahogany - Oak |
| HOW TO FINISH PRIMED BEAMS | Paint or Stain as Desired | Paint or Stain as Desired |
| END CAP OPTIONS | - None | - Square - Angled - Chamfered - Corbel |
| FIRE RATED OPTIONS | NO | YES |
| PRICE & PURCHASE ONLINE | YES Shop Now! | YES Shop Now! |
| RESIDENTIAL & COMMERCIAL USE | YES | YES |
| NEW CONSTRUCTION & REMODEL USE | YES | YES |
| INTERIOR & EXTERIOR USE | YES | YES |
| INTERIOR DIMENSIONS | Irregular | Uniform |
| SKILL LEVEL & TOOLS NEEDED TO INSTALL | SKILL = Basic Carpentry TOOLS = Basic Carpentry | SKILL = Basic Carpentry TOOLS = Basic Carpentry |
| INSTALLATION METHOD | Wood Cleats w/ Construction Adhesive & Finish Nails and/or Screws Installation Video Installation Manual | Wood Cleats w/ Construction Adhesive & Finish Nails and/or Screws Installation Video Installation Manual |
| NUMBER OF PEOPLE NEEDED TO INSTALL | 2 Suggested | 2 Suggested |
| CUTTING REQUIRED TO INSTALL | YES - Beams are Trimmed to Length for Precise Fit | YES - Beams are Trimmed to Length for Precise Fit |
| CAN BE USED TO WRAP EXISTING STRUCTURAL BEAMS | YES | YES |
| CAN ROUTE WIRING OR PLUMBING INSIDE THE BEAMS | YES | YES |
| CAN INSTALL LIGHT FIXTURES IN THE BEAMS | YES - Additional Support Blocking Required | YES - Additional Support Blocking Required |
| CAN BE INSTALLED ON A VAULTED CEILING | YES | YES |
| CAN BE INSTALLED ON A CURVED CEILING | NO | YES - Custom Curved Beams Available |
| DECORATIVE HARDWARE AVAILABLE | YES Shop Now! | YES Shop Now! |
| MATCHING PLANKS AVAILABLE | YES Shop Now! | YES Shop Now! |
| BEAM WEIGHTS | Various. See Product Pages for Options | 1.4 lbs per sq ft of beam |
| SHIPMENT METHOD | LTL Freight | LTL Freight |