 Furniture-grade rough-sawn wood box beams provide one of the best surfaces for simulating a solid timber look. The radial saw blade marks from the lumber company are very evident. There is a beauty in this surface which can be enhanced by using glazing techniques in the staining process. The colors are certainly visible, but the rough-sawn surface provides a warm feeling, a rustic cabin feeling, that may be the right touch for the home you are building.
For beams over 16 ft long, we use butt joint boards. We attempt to minimize the visibility of these butt joints by staggering their location along the three faces of the box beam. We also attempt to match the grain and coloration of the boards at the joint. To further stabilize the butt joint, we use bisquit joiners.
Note: Due to the irregularities in wood box beams, the inner dimensions of the box beams will vary. Please be careful when cutting through these beams. There could be nails and/or screws buried below the surface. Use caution! Barron Designs is not responsible for any bodily harm or damage to your equipment.
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