Oak Hand Hewn Natural Beams (BM100NAT)

Oak Hand Hewn Natural Beams have a finish that showcases a clean, natural finish that mimics the traditional sandy browns of unfinished beams. Soft undertones bring clarity to the grain without altering the wood’s character. The result is a historic tone that preserves the texture and hand-tooled surface, offering a timeless, contemporary look.

When preparing Oak Hand Hewn Natural Box Beams and Solid Beams, E&K preserves the authentic markings left by pioneer craftsmen. These features reveal a story that makes every beam unique. At E&K we fabricate our box beams with quality standards that allow us to maintain the appearance of solid timber while allowing us to make beams of any size.

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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.
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.

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’+
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.

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What Makes Hand Hewn Beams Unique?

In a world filled with replicas, true authenticity stands apart. It has a weight, a texture, and a story that cannot be manufactured. Hand-hewn beam are artifacts of a bygone era, carrying the marks of skilled hands and the patina of ages. Each beam is a unique piece of history, ready to bring unparalleled character to spaces.

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