Faux Wood Beams Offer the Look of Real Wood at a Fraction of the Price

April 9, 2014 - PRLog -- Wooden beams add a dramatic touch to just about any home, lending a feel that can be rustic, classic, or modern, depending on the homeowner's unique design preferences. Unfortunately, however, real wood beams are very heavy and very expensive, which can complicate design plans for homeowners on a budget. One great option is to install foam wood beams from Volterra Architectural Products (http://volterraproducts.com/), which can duplicate the look of natural wood for a much lower price.

Unique Materials

Although foam may not sound like the most durable wood substitute, it’s actually a great option. High-density polyurethane foam is light, strong, and sturdy, which means that it can be used both indoors and outdoors to create faux wood beams and other architectural details. Innovative new technology and old-fashioned molding techniques can be used to create a rustic “wood” beam out of foam.

Imitating Wood

Faux wooden beams can be created with a variety of surface textures and wood grains, ranging from smooth softwood to rough-sawn beams. They may be painted or stained just like real wood, or can even be ordered in ready-to-install finishes that match certain types of wood, such as oak, maple or pine. These beams can be manufactured in virtually any size and many different shapes, from arched roofing beams to straight mantels, to fit any room and complement any décor.

Wooden beams can create a warm and comforting ambiance in just about any room and give a house old-world character when used on the exterior of the home. Their inherently light weight, wide variety of styles, and low price make foam wood beams a great choice for homeowners who want to update their interior décor without spending a small fortune to do it.

About Volterra Architectural Products, LLC

Volterra is a manufacturer and distributor of fine architectural elements and finish products including natural hardwood moulding and millwork products, faux wood beams and corbels, decorative HDF shutters and accessories, columns, cast limestone elements and trim pieces, custom interior plasters and specialty exterior stucco systems. Call 602.258.7373 or visit http://www.volterraproducts.com to learn more about the products and services we offer.