COMPARISON CHART – Molded vs Artisan Series Beams
| MOLDED SERIES BEAMS | ARTISAN SERIES BEAMS | ARTISAN SERIES BEAMS - SMOOTH |
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| ALL MOLDED & ARTISAN SERIES BEAM OPTIONS | FAUX BEAM OPTIONS CHART | FAUX BEAM OPTIONS CHART | FAUX BEAM OPTIONS CHART |
| PRICING | $ $ | $ $ $ | $ $ $ |
| PRICE & PURCHASE ONLINE | YES SHOP NOW! | YES SHOP NOW! | YES SHOP NOW! |
| SAMPLES AVAILABLE | YES GET A SAMPLE | YES GET A SAMPLE | YES GET A SAMPLE |
| MATERIAL TYPE | High Density Urethane (HDU) Foam | High Density Urethane (HDU) Foam | High Density Urethane (HDU) Foam |
| APPLICATIONS | Decorative (Non-Structural) - Interior - Exterior - Residential - Commercial | Decorative (Non-Structural) - Interior - Exterior - Residential - Commercial | Decorative (Non-Structural) - Interior - Exterior - Residential - Commercial |
| MANUFACTURING PROCESS | Cast in 1-Piece from a Mold | Custom Fabricated (w/ Mitered Corners) | Custom Fabricated (w/ Mitered Corners) |
| MANUFACTURING LEAD TIME | 2 - 4 Weeks - Select Varieties In Stock Now | 8 - 10 Weeks | 8 - 10 Weeks |
| BEAM WALL THICKNESS | Varies | Consistent | Consistent |
| AVAILABLE PROFILES | 3-Sided | 2-Sided 3-Sided 4-Sided | 2-Sided 3-Sided 4-Sided |
| SIZING (W x H x L) | Standardized | Customized | Customized |
| INTERIOR DIMENSIONS | Irregular | Uniform | Uniform |
| AVAILABLE TEXTURES | - Douglas Fir - Hand Hewn - Old World - Rough Sawn - Rustic Timber - Douglas Fir | - Hand Hewn - Rough Sawn - Sandblasted - Tuscany - Smooth | |
| FACTORY FINISHES | - Primed - Stained | - Primed - Stained | - Primed |
| AVAILABLE WITH END CAPS | NO | YES | YES |
| AVAILABLE FIRE RATED | NO | YES | YES |
| WEIGHT | 1.4 lbs per Sq Ft of Beam (Approximate) | 1.4 lbs per Sq Ft of Beam (Approximate) | 1.4 lbs per Sq Ft of Beam (Approximate) |
| HOW TO INSTALL | Installation Video Installation Manual | Installation Video Installation Manual | Installation Video Installation Manual |
| CAN BE USED TO WRAP EXISTING STRUCTURAL BEAMS | YES | YES | YES |
| CAN BE USED TO COVER ELECTRIC & PLUMBING | YES | YES | YES |
| CAN MOUNT LIGHT FIXTURES IN THE BEAMS | YES - Additional Support Blocking Required for Fixture | YES - Additional Support Blocking Required for Fixture | YES - Additional Support Blocking Required for Fixture |
| CAN BE INSTALLED ON A CURVED CEILING | NO | YES - Custom Curved Beams Available | YES - Custom Curved Beams Available |
| DECORATIVE HARDWARE AVAILABLE | YES SHOP NOW! | YES SHOP NOW! | YES SHOP NOW! |
| MATCHING PLANKS AVAILABLE | YES SHOP NOW! | YES SHOP NOW! | NO |
| SHIPPING METHOD | LTL Freight (Residential & Commercial) | LTL Freight (Residential & Commercial) | LTL Freight (Residential & Commercial) |
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