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 |
8 - 10 Weeks | 8 - 10 Weeks |
BEAM WALL THICKNESS | Varies | Consistent | Consistent |
AVAILABLE PROFILES | 3-Sided | 2-Sided3-Sided4-Sided | 2-Sided3-Sided4-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 VideoInstallation Manual | Installation VideoInstallation Manual | Installation VideoInstallation 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) |