Structural Ceiling Beams

The most basic types of ceiling beams are used only for structural support and are generally hidden from view with drywall or ceiling tiles for a more dramatic look these beams may be left exposed to create a beautiful addition to the rooms below.

Structural ceiling beams.

Long dark walnut hand hewn faux wood beam sample. Beams transfer loads that imposed along their length to their endpoints such as walls columns foundations etc. Construction beams are horizontal weight bearing supports that bridge an area. Their structural and decorative purposes are only limited by your imagination and can be used for both the interior or exterior of your home.

In this article different types of beams used in building construction. With a few details you can achieve the home design of your dreams. Free delivery with 45 order. Ekena millwork sample 6 in.

Along with posts and columns which are the beams vertical counterparts they support the structural integrity of all sorts of buildings. The installation of structural beams those that are part of a building s weight bearing design is always a job best left to the pros. Depending on the size and the material solid hardwood. Reclaimed aka antique beams are the best choice for decorative ceiling beams and structural beams in any room of the house.

Non structural or decorative timber framing is frequently timber frame trusses in a cathedral ceiling or beams on a flat ceiling. We hand select our beams to ensure their quality and appearance will be everlasting. In homes you ll find beams in walls floors ceilings roofs decks and garages. 3 sided u beam riverwood natural pine endurathane faux wood ceiling beam premium model bmrwpp sample 19 99 19 99.

Get inspiration for an architectural element of interest in an unexpected place from the ad archives. Our engineers call this timber framing non weight bearing in other words the timber isn t holding up or supporting anything above it. Structural ceiling beams that add dimension. American pro decor 5 1 8 in.

Albany woodworks has been working in the beams flooring and building materials industry since 1976. Set your store to see local availability add to cart. Builders install structural ceiling beams in parallel rows to support the roof and walls of a building. Boards beams offers a variety of real antique reclaimed wood beams and posts from century old structures.

These are horizontal structural elements that withstand vertical loads shear forces and bending moments.