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COMPARISON CHART - Molded vs Artisan Series Beams

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  MOLDED SERIES BEAMS ARTISAN SERIES BEAMS ARTISAN SERIES BEAMS - SMOOTH
DETERMINE WHICH FAUX WOOD CEILING BEAM TYPE IS BEST FOR YOUR PROJECT
ALL MOLDED & ARTISAN SERIES BEAM OPTIONS FAUX BEAM OPTIONS CHART FAUX BEAM OPTIONS CHART FAUX BEAM OPTIONS CHART
PRICING $ $ $ $ $ $ $ 
PRICE & PURCHASE ONLINE YES  
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SAMPLES AVAILABLE YES  
GET A SAMPLE
YES  
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MATERIAL TYPE High Density Urethane (HDU) Foam High Density Urethane (HDU) Foam High Density Urethane (HDU) Foam
APPLICATIONS Decorative
(Non-Structural)
- Interior
- Exterior
- Residential
- Commercial
Decorative
(Non-Structural)
- Interior
- Exterior
- Residential
- Commercial
Decorative
(Non-Structural)
- Interior
- Exterior
- Residential
- Commercial
MANUFACTURING PROCESS Cast in 1-Piece from a Mold Custom Fabricated (w/ Mitered Corners) Custom Fabricated (w/ Lock-Miter Corners)
MANUFACTURING LEAD TIME 4 Weeks 
- Select Varieties In Stock
10 Weeks 4 Weeks
BEAM WALL THICKNESS Varies Consistent Consistent
AVAILABLE PROFILES 3-Sided 2-Sided
3-Sided
4-Sided
2-Sided
3-Sided
4-Sided
SIZING (W x H x L) Standardized Customized Standardized
INTERIOR DIMENSIONS Irregular Uniform Uniform
AVAILABLE TEXTURES - Douglas Fir
- Hand Hewn
- Old World
- Rough Sawn
- Rustic Timber
- Douglas Fir
- Hand Hewn
- Rough Sawn
- Sandblasted
- Tuscany
- Smooth
FACTORY FINISHES - Primed 
- Stained
- Primed 
- Stained
- Painted (White)
- Painted (Custom Color) 
AVAILABLE WITH END CAPS NO YES YES
AVAILABLE FIRE RATED NO YES YES
WEIGHT 1.4 lbs per Sq Ft of Beam 
(Approximate)
1.4 lbs per Sq Ft of Beam 
(Approximate)
1.4 lbs per Sq Ft of Beam 
(Approximate)
HOW TO INSTALL Installation Video
Installation Manual
Installation Video
Installation Manual
Installation Video
Installation Manual
CAN BE USED TO WRAP EXISTING STRUCTURAL BEAMS YES YES YES
CAN BE USED TO COVER ELECTRIC & PLUMBING YES YES YES
CAN MOUNT LIGHT FIXTURES IN THE BEAMS YES  
- Additional Support Blocking Required for Fixture
YES  
- Additional Support Blocking Required for Fixture
YES
- Additional Support Blocking Required for Fixture
CAN BE INSTALLED ON A CURVED CEILING NO YES  
- Custom Curved Beams Available
NO
DECORATIVE HARDWARE AVAILABLE YES  
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MATCHING PLANKS AVAILABLE YES  
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NO  
SHIPPING METHOD LTL Freight 
(Residential & Commercial)
LTL Freight 
(Residential & Commercial)
LTL Freight 
(Residential & Commercial)