Box Beams

If you’re searching for faux wood beams, you probably want one thing: the look of an old barn beam across your ceiling or over your fireplace, without wrestling a solid timber into place. Most comparison articles give you two choices, foam or solid wood, and most of them are written by companies that sell foam.

Some beams are heavy hitters, and some are smart hitters. Box beams fall in the second camp. They give you the solid look of timber without the weight, and they do it with clean lines that make a room feel grounded. Built hollow, they’re easier to lift, easier to hang, and strong enough to handle

A plain structural beam can do its job without drawing attention, but wrapping it changes the whole feel of a room. When you learn how to wrap a beam with reclaimed wood, you add warmth and character while giving that span the look of solid timber. The weathered boards bring knots, saw marks, and history

Using reclaimed timber in your next project is an easy way to add strength, character, and a little history to your space. These boards have weathered decades in barns, homes, and industrial buildings, and once they are in your hands, they bring natural durability that freshly cut wood simply can’t match. Before selecting boards for

When people start planning an exposed beam ceiling, the first question is usually pretty simple: what size beams should I use, and how far apart should they go? Simple question. Not always a simple answer. Read: Faux wood beams vs real reclaimed box beams — which one belongs in your room. Beam size depends on