Advantages of Cedar Box Beams
Enhance your home’s design inside and out with handcrafted cedar beams. The gorgeous wood grain texture and natural colors of our real wood ceiling beams dramatically transform the look of any room, large or small.
Our box beams are made of real cedar, then hand distressed and stained for an authentic vintage wood look. Unlike solid wood beams, our cedar wood beams are hollow, more affordable, and easier to install around existing structures like pipes, ductwork, or wires.
Cedar box beams are available in three attractive textures, making it easy to find the beam that matches the look you’re going for. The highly-distressed look of Heavy Hand Hewn Beams is the perfect match for a cozy, rustic design. Elegant Wire Brushed Wood Beams capture the character of real reclaimed barnwood without the hassle of cleaning and removing insects from real barnwood. Barn Board Wood Beams elevate your space as another option to replicate the look of real barn wood.
Our eight beam finishes are designed to fit seamlessly into any style, from classic farmhouse-inspired to bold, contemporary homes. If you don’t find the color you’re looking for, order your beams unfinished. They’ll arrive at your doorstep ready for painting or staining!
Faux cedar beam accessories like wood corbels, decorative straps, and beam plates are available to customize your look further.
How to Choose Between Box Beams and Solid Wood Beams
Box beams and solid beams are different. Deciding between a box beam and a solid beam depends on the amount of time and money you are willing to invest in beams, their installation, and upkeep. Overall, hollow box beams are cheaper, easier to maintain, and DIY-friendly.
The look and texture of our cedar box beams are indistinguishable from solid wood beams. When it comes to maintenance and longevity, cedar beams stand the test of time. With our exclusive wood treatment process, every cedar beam is less prone to cracking, warping, checking, and twisting. Solid beams tend to split and crack over time, requiring more maintenance and possible replacement.
Design Options and Customization
With box beams, your design potential is almost limitless! Install them horizontally across a room, inside a tray ceiling, or even as a vertical column wrap.
Every Barron Designs’ box beam can be customized to the length you need. Our box beams are available in custom sizes up to 48 feet long with your choice of joint configuration. Conversely, the length of solid beams is limited by the height of the trees being harvested.
Ease of Installation
The heavy weight of solid beams will likely require engineering and foundation work to ensure that the structure can handle the excess weight. Before you install lightweight box beams, you only need to ensure the installation surface is structurally sound and in good condition.
Solid beams are complicated to install, so hiring a professional is recommended. Cedar box beams are DIY-friendly, making them a more affordable choice. Just follow our detailed installation instructions, and you’ll have a completely transformed room in a matter of hours!
