The Rustic Reclaimed Style Natural Oak Fireplace Beam

d Fireplace Beams are the striking notches and cracks which add to the beauty and personality of each individual beam. This distressed, rustic style is both distinctive and eye-catching and adds an authentic farmhouse presence to the home. 

If you want to make an impactful statement and elevate your living space, the Rustic Reclaimed Fireplace Beam is an excellent choice. Integrate an integral, aged homeware piece to create a balance of a cozy, stylish ambience by your fireside. The deep cracks, unique knots and medullary rays all add to the reclaimed feel of these beams. We source all of our timber from FSC protected forests, meaning that your new beam originates from a sustainability managed area. 

A deep and rich commitment to the traditional era of farmhouses, this weathered beam will strike the perfect balance of beauty, style and practicality within your home. The Rustic Reclaimed Fireplace Beam doesn’t pretend to be anything that it’s not and that’s why we love it so! It harkens back to a period of interior design which was built around elegance and warmth. We think you’ll love these highly individualised, rugged pieces as much as we do! Please be mindful that due to the nature of picking a unique beam, each mantel will be original and display its own beauty as well as features of age individually. Allow for some further cracking as this beam becomes accustomed to its new home.

At Cottage Beams, we prioritise sustainability by sourcing oak from responsibly managed forests certified by PEFC.
We are proud to collaborate with two tree planting partnerships, one being the Goosemoor Nature Reserve and the other is called One Tree Planted.

Oak Characteristics

The oak we use, which is either naturally air-dried or kiln dried, possess certain inherent traits. These are the result of the oak's reaction to environmental shifts and forces over time. These traits lend a distinct appearance to the oak and infuse a sense of "character" to every item we manufacture. As a result, each beam or shelf possesses its own unique set of traits and there will be variation between individual pieces. The following are the traits that are naturally found in our products:

Cracks (Checks)
Checks, or cracks that form in the wood, are typically the result of tension stress. These are less common in our kiln dried products and smaller cracks may have been filled.

Knots
Knots, often distinguished by a darker centre and a resin outline, stand out from the grain. They add unique character to the wood and lend authenticity to the timber boards as no two knots are identical.

Medullary Rays
These markings, known as "medullary rays", are a natural feature that enhances the rich character and beauty of all our oak products.


HANDCRAFTED AND UNIQUE

It's crucial to understand that since each of our products is handcrafted, there will be variations between each piece. Each beam or shelf will have its own unique grain pattern, cracks, knots, and splits that add to its natural traits. Please expect some further movement if placed above a heat source.

ITEM DIMENSIONS


Beam sizes might vary slightly due to the machining and sanding process. Please allow for a 1.5cm variance. These minor differences are not considered defects.

Weight Guidelines

We recommend that each concealed rod fixing for solid walls can hold approximately 15kg; however this will depend on the depth of the shelf purchase and the integrity of the wall which it is installed on. We may use 12mm round bar for any beam over 14cm in depth and 200cm in length

Plasterboard fixings can be installed onto standard12mm to 16mm plasterboard

PRODUCT COLOURS AND FINISHES

We offer a variety of colours however our most common colours are Natural, Warm, White and Dark. Please note colours may have slight differences from one piece to another. Although we try our best to match all colours and finishes, these variations are normal and not considered manufacturing defects.