Premium “Hand Select” Appearance

Premium “Hand Select” Appearance

Western Structures’ top appearance classification; for use when aesthetic appeal is of utmost importance. All lumber used in the beam is hand selected to the most discerning standards. These beautiful beams will still exhibit the natural visual character of the lumber, such as knots and distorted grain.

  • Lumber is pre-graded for sound-tight knots and limited defect
  • Maximum open void of ¾” on either face or side
  • No wood filler unless specified
  • Narrow faces are surfaced based on Customer Specifications
  • No wane
  • Corners eased on wide faces exposed to view
Face Lamination 3-⅛″ 3-½ ″ 5-⅛″ 5-½ ″ 6-¾″ 8-¾″ 10-¾″
Maximum Void ½″ ½″ ¾″ ¾″ ¾″ 1″ 1″
Max Sound Knot ½″ ½″ ¾″ ¾″ ⅞″ 1-½″ 2″
Premium Appearance Beam
No wood filler unless specified
No wood filler unless specified
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Narrow faces are surfaced based on Customer Specifications
Narrow faces are surfaced based on Customer Specifications
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Exposed faces are sanded smooth
Exposed faces are sanded smooth
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Maximum open void of ¾” on either face or side
Maximum open void of ¾” on either face or side
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The two wide faces are floor sanded for a smooth finish for minimal to no on-site finishing
The two wide faces are floor sanded for a smooth finish for minimal to no on-site finishing
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Corners eased on wide faces exposed to view
Corners eased on wide faces exposed to view
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No wane
No wane
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