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Oak Hand Hewn Unfinished Beams (BM100)

Oak Hand Hewn Unfinished Beams offer a unique and timeless dimension to any interior or exterior design project. These beams were originally hand-crafted by early Americans using a tool known as an adze. The character marks left from the original hewing process give these beams a distinct and enduring charm of authentic rustic wood. Each beam showcases the natural tones and signature grain of the Oak, making them all one-of-a-kind.

We offer Hand Hewn beams in both solid and box options. Using our custom technique, Hand Hewn Unfinished Box Beams are assembled in a way that is indistinguishable from solid beams, providing a versatile alternative to cover existing beams or to be used as standalone pieces. Available in any size, hand-hewn box beams can be customized to suit your specific design needs.

Oak Hand Hewn Beams can be delivered unfinished or prepared with a range of color options to suit your project’s design. With its unique character and natural beauty, this product is the perfect addition to any space looking to add warmth and texture.

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“It comes to me every day of my life that a home spirit is being awakened amongst us, that as a nation we are beginning to realize how important it is to have homes of our own, homes that we like, that we have been instrumental in building, that we will want to have belong to our children.” -Gustav Stickley

Hand Hewn Beams Detailed Specs

Hand Hewn beams carry the marks of real history. Each piece is reclaimed, authentic, and shaped by the original adze work that gives this surface its depth and character. Hand Hewn beams are available as either solid beams or constructed box beams. The lighter-weight box beams combine the beauty of the original hewn surface with the benefit of being cheaper to ship and install. Use box beams as a new architectural design element or to cover existing beams. E&K Hand Hewn Beams deliver the presence of true vintage timber while offering flexible sizing for any project.

  • Box Joinery: In an ideal situation, we take a single solid Hand Hewn beam that is the size of the box beam we are making. We resaw the face and two sides from the solid beam and reassemble these skins with a butt joint. This allows us to retain the same irregular edges found on the solid beams. If we cannot make the size needed from a single solid beam, we will use pieces from multiple beams and will miter them together.
  • Box Length Joint: Butt joint, Miter joint.
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  • Source: Reclaimed beams taken from barns and other old structures.
  • Colors: Natural wood colors found on exterior patina. Custom staining options are available to complement your design. Reclaimed wood beams offer natural variation creating depth, warmth, and visual interest that makes every installation feel unique and authentic. Because of this natural variation, colors and stains will differ from beam to beam and may not be an exact match to samples.
  • Species: Oak, Mixed Hardwood, Pine.
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    Oak

    Mixed Hardwood

    Pine

  • Surface: Hand Hewn. Standard preparation includes power washing, light brushing and light sanding. The amount of hewing varies from beam to beam. The amount of hewing can be specified in your order either as light-to-medium, or medium-to-heavy.
  • Box Face Thickness: Standard 1”, Custom Available.
  • Width and Height: Standard 3"–12", Custom sizes as large 24”+. Widths will vary slightly based on source material and edge joint.
  • Length: 4’–50’+
    Graphic of the end of the beam, showing a butt joint
  • Box Clearance: When wrapping existing beams we recommend clearance of at least ¼” on each side, ½” total for width and ¼” height for interior dimensions.
  • Box Preparation: All box beams are shipped ready to install.
  • Other Reclaimed Wood Products: We offer reclaimed wood beams in other species and surfaces. Please see our selection of Rough Sawn Beams, Planed Beams, Resawn Beams, and Weathered Grey Beams. We also offer a selection of other reclaimed wood products including Reclaimed Wood Floors, Reclaimed Wood Wall Paneling and Siding, and Reclaimed Redwood Lumber.

Spec Sheets


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Hand Hewn Box Beams Spec Sheet

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