Wood Box Beams: . A Box Beam is a faux timber that is manufactured to architectural specifications. Jackel primarily fabricates these beams in a character grade Douglas Fir. They can be made from any wood specie. Once in place a Box Beam looks like a solid timber.

Box Beams can also be used solely as a design element or as a way to hide wiring, speakers, or plumbing. Once in place, Jackel’s Box Beams give the appearance of solid timbers.

Box Beams are available in a variety of textures and stains to complement and create an aesthetic element in any style of home. The standard styles include those that blend with Tudor, Mission, and Mediterranean interiors.

The drawknife surface texture particularly helps to create a Tudor feel or a natural Mediterranean villa, while a clean, vertical-grain wood gives a contemporary look. Clients can also choose paint-grade options to match more classic interiors.

Regardless of which style is selected, Jackel’s Box Beams are distinctive in how they address functionality and design alike. They enhance a well-appointed interior by blending architectural and design elements, and creating a space that blends aesthetic appeal with functional solutions. Read articles >

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Design is often about creative solutions for practical concerns. Using stylish solutions that camouflage from sight necessary structural members or create channels for unsightly wiring or plumbing while enhancing a room’s look is simply good design.

Developed specifically for such tasks, Jackel’s Box Beams offer custom options that transform these design challenges into appealing architectural elements. Tailor-made for interior spaces, Box Beams have hollow-wood frames that encase existing beams, adding an architectural element that readily disguises functional problems.

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