WHY CHOOSE IT
Benefits for your home
- Conceals the unfinished appearance of a suitable existing beam.
- Adds natural grain and color to the porch’s horizontal trim.
- Can coordinate with cedar post wraps and a wood ceiling.
When is it a good fit?
Choose cedar beam wrapping when the beam is suitable to keep but you want to change how it looks. The final dimensions and corner details help give the beam a balanced appearance.
How does it compare?
A cedar wrap is decorative cladding around a beam; it does not increase the beam’s structural capacity or repair damaged framing. Compared with replacing a beam, wrapping focuses on the visible finish. If the beam itself needs attention, that work should be identified before it is covered.
Care & installation considerations
Cedar is natural wood, and its color and finish change with exposure. Maintain the chosen coating and inspect joints and areas where water could collect. Details should allow water to drain rather than become trapped behind the wrap.
Planning your project
We can review the beam length, depth, exposed faces and how it meets the posts. We will discuss the desired corner treatment and finish as part of the scope.