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FACTS ABOUT OUR BEAM MANTELS:
All beams are hand sanded to help prevent splinters and make them easier to clean.
All beams are treated for insects and worms.
All beams are clean and free of dust.
All beams are sound, even though they may have checks.
Some beams are sealed or lacquered and others are left unfinished. All smooth beams are lacquered with catalyzed lacquer. The more rustic hand-hewn beams are sealed with sanding sealer. Sanding sealer is a primer for varnish and can be varnished over. Our catalog will specify whether each individual beam is finished or not. If you choose to have an unfinished beam finished, you can expect the color to darken 2-3 shades.
Checks - the natural occuring cracks as the wood ages and drys over time.
Mortise - a rectangular cavity that has been chiseled into a beam to receive a tenon. Used in mortise and tenon joinery.
Tenon - the projecting end of a beam for inserting into a mortise to make a joint.
Peg - a wood dowel used to fasten the mortise and tenon joint together.
Hand-hewn - the original process used to convert a tree into a beam using a hand axe.
Sanding Sealer- a primer for varnish which is used on unfinished beams.
Vinyl sealer - can be varnished over. It protects the wood and helps keep the wood stable. Sealing the beam gives it a smoothersurface, brings out the color and makes it easier to clean.
Catalyzed lacquer - a durable topcoat finish. It is highly resistant to chemicals and to heat.
OPTIONS:
Any beam can be cut to a shorter length for no additional charge. Once a beam is cut, it is not returnable.
If you would like a beam finished that has not been finished there will be a $30 charge.
If you would like to have the back notched out for mounting purposes there will be a $40 charge.
Steel straps for mounting are $5 each.
If you would like a beam planed smooth, there will be a $40 charge.
We add beams to the site as we get them cleaned and ready to mount. If you are looking for a specific beam size or species of wood, please email me.
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We value your business. Every time you shop with Amish Wood Works we will work with you to make sure you are satisfied.
