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″ |
No wood filler unless specified
Narrow faces are surfaced based on Customer Specifications
Exposed faces are sanded smooth
Maximum open void of ¾” on either face or side
The two wide faces are floor sanded for a smooth finish for minimal to no on-site finishing
Corners eased on wide faces exposed to view
No wane