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The Contemporary Clean Lined Natural Oak Fireplace Beam
Current lead time 5-10 working days to dispatch
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If you’re looking for a smooth, polished finish for your new fireplace centrepiece, then our Contemporary Clean Lined Range is for you.
This range incorporates a sense of symmetry with perfectly square edges and a bright and even look throughout the grain. Aptly named, the beams from our Contemporary Clean Lined Range undergo a process of kiln drying which creates a clean finish with the absence of cracks and minimal knots which are contrastingly characteristic of natural, air dried oak. There’s a reason why hardwood oak remains a classic choice when it comes to furniture and beams. We have put a contemporary twist on this traditional, durable wood by giving it a clean, smooth finish which makes for a stunning, sleek mantel within your living space.
Our oak beams are both beautiful and hard wearing, meaning that once you choose a beam from the Contemporary Clean Lined Range, it’s yours for life. We source all of our timber from FSC protected forests, meaning that your new beam originates from a sustainably managed forrest.
Choose from warm or dark oak to add a statement to the centrepiece of your room. You can place your ornaments on these beautiful, contemporary oak fireplace beams with pride and keep them looking pristine by dusting them with ease due to the high quality polish and sheen.
Current Lead Time
5 - 10 Working Days
Beam Fixings & Installation
- All standard products are supplied with fixing for masonary walls. Please see our plasterboard section for dot-dab and plasterboard walls.
Oak Charateristics
The air dried oak we use has some natural characteristics. These are due to the oak responding to environmental forces and changes over time. These natural characteristics give the oak a unique look and adds “personality” to all the products we produce. Due to this each beam / shelf is unique in its characteristics and will vary from piece to piece. Below are the characteristics you will find naturally occurring in our products:
Checks (Cracks)
Checks are the formation of cracks in the wood normally caused by tension stresses. They often develop early in drying because the lumber surfaces dry too quickly as a result of low relative humidity. Air dried oak can have surface checks which adds character.
Knots
Knots are usually with a darker coloured centre, outlined with resin and standing out from the grain. They give wood special character and make timber boards look more authentic as no two knots look the same.
Medullary Rays
These marks are a naturally occurring finish called "medullary rays" and are something which add a rich character and beauty to all of our oak products:
Our oak is sourced from well managed forests. We buy all PEFC & FSC certified timber. Our air dried oak is typically 2-5 years air dried.
Each Handmade Beam Is Unique
It's important to keep in mind that since every one of our oak fireplace beams are crafted by hand, there will be differences between each piece. Each oak beam or mantel will have its own individual cracks, knots, and splits that contribute to its natural characteristics. Please anticipate that these cracks may become more prominent after you receive your beam as it's a natural part of the acclimation process. We advise all customers to let the beam settle into its environment before beginning the installation.
Product dimensions
We handcraft all our products to order in our Yorkshire workshop. If you require a length size which is non standard but still within the dimensions on the website, please choose the higher dimension closest to your size listed and state in the notes section at the checkout your actual required length. Please note other thickness dimensions will need to be quoted on a bespoke basis.
All of our products are made from kiln dried or air dried European oak which is PEFC certified. All our products are unique, displaying their own individual beauty through cracks, knots and splits. We use only the highest quality oak to try minimise any further movement as it acclimitalises to its new surroundings, however please allow for further movement as it settles into your home.
Shelf sizes may vary due to the machining and sanding process. Please allow for a 1.5cm difference. These differences will not be classed as a defect.
All fixtures are supplied ready for installation on our standard sized products.
If you have a plasterboard wall please add specialist plasterboard fixings from the fixing dropdown.
If you require a bespoke size made to your specific specifications then please call us. With custom orders you will need to provide your own fixings.
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