Douglas Fir Rough Sawn Carmel Beams present a lighter, coastal expression of Douglas Fir, defined by soft texture and a naturally weathered appearance. The Rough Sawn surface remains fully visible, preserving saw marks and grain definition. Carmel is calm and understated, designed for spaces that want material honesty without visual weight.
Carmel features pale driftwood gray, soft ash, and sun-faded tones, with subtle tonal variation across each face. The vertical grain reads clearly, while character marks add quiet character. Compared to darker profiles, Carmel feels lighter, cooler, and more relaxed, with a distinctly coastal sensibility.
These beams work especially well in coastal and contemporary interiors. They are perfect for ceilings, beam wraps, and architectural accents where lightness and texture matter. Carmel pairs naturally with white plaster, light stone, concrete, and neutral finishes, helping spaces feel open and breathable.
Carmel is available in any size, and is perfect for new installs, wrapping existing beams, used as ceiling joists, or integrating into truss assemblies. This product is ideal for projects seeking Rough Sawn authenticity, linear grain clarity, and Douglas Fir with soft, weathered character.
“Wood is universally beautiful to man. It is the most humanly intimate of all materials.” -Frank Lloyd Wright
Rough Sawn Beams Detailed Specs
Rough Sawn beams carry the marks of their history. Crafted from authentic reclaimed wood, each beam tells a story. Sourced from older structures like barns, factories, and vintage buildings, they showcase an original patina and distinctive saw marks from their original milling. Left with their original face to highlight their natural beauty, the rough sawn boards have subtle variations in texture and tone. Compared to the Hand Hewn beams, our rough sawn beams are less rustic with a surface that allows for more consistant surface and stain finishes. The lighter-weight box beams combine the beauty of the original surface with the benefit of being lighter weight to ship and install. Use box beams as a new architectural design element or to cover existing elements or beams. E&K Rough Sawn Beams deliver the presence of true vintage timber while offering flexible customization for any project.
Box Joinery: In an ideal situation, we take a single solid Rough Sawn 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 miter joint. If we cannot make the size needed from a single solid beam, we will use pieces from multiple beams and will miter them together using our proprietary techniques that mean the finished beam will read as a solid beam.
Box Length Joint: Miter joint, Lock 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, Douglas Fir, Pine, Hemlock.
Oak
Mixed Hardwood
Pine
Douglas Fir
Hemlock Mushroom Wood
Oak Threshing Barn Floor
Surface: Rough Sawn. Standard preparation includes power washing, light brushing and light sanding.
Box Face Thickness: Standard 3/4”, Engineered 4mm, Custom.
Width and Height: All Sizes.
Length: Any Length
Box Length Joint: Miter joint, Lock Miter 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.
Oversized reclaimed hand-hewn box beams offer unmatched visual impact and warmth, transforming spaces with historic character and architectural grandeur. At E&K Vintage Wood in Los Angeles, we specialize in crafting custom oversized beams that blend rustic charm with modern elegance. Each beam is tailored to your vision—sourced, finished, and built with care to become a stunning focal point in any residential or commercial space.
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Another giant Reclaimed Hand Hewn Oak Box Beam. These 3 beams go together to make one beam 10” x 25” x 39’. We took solid 200+ year old reclaimed Oak hand hewn beams and cut the faces off to make the box beam. The face is made from a single 39’ piece. #interiordesign #boxbeams #handhewnbeams #reclaimedwood #handhewnboxbeams...
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