Douglas Fir Wood Beams | Northern Timber Crafters
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Beams

Our high quality grade #1 structural wood beams are used by contractors, home builders, and timber framers nationwide. All of our beams are precision cut from kiln dried,  Douglas Fir logs to produce a beautiful finished product with minimal shrinkage. â€‹

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Beams can be highly customized with options including FOHC, FOW, S4S, KD, and more. Let our expertise help you decide what attributes are right for your project. 

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We offer sizes up to:

  • 12” x 24” rectangular

  • 18” X 18” square

  • 40 ft lengths

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FAQ: What are the finish options for beams?

Our finish options include S4S smooth planed, resawn, hand-hewn, and reclaimed imitation. Check out our photo gallery for examples of each type and a detailed explanation of each type can be read on our blog

FAQ: Are your timbers green or dry? 

We only supply kiln-dried timber beams. All of our beams are guaranteed to have 17% moisture content or less. Green timbers have a risk of warping, moving, or twisting before or after install so we do not recommend them for most projects.

FAQ: should I care about what grade my beams are?

Absolutely! There are many variables that go into grading a timber. A professional log scaler will grade a timber based on knot size and frequency, pitch pockets, slope of grain, and more. This grading is critical for structural applications and makes a noticeable difference in the look and quality of decorative projects. We typically only work with timbers that have a grade of #1 or structural select. 

FAQ: Is bigger always better when it comes to beams?

For a detailed discussion on scale and cost considerations, check out our blog post on big timber beams

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