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                       Presented beams and boards/shelves ARE characterful beams and boards, SOME contain splits and CRACKS caused by the natural drying process, most contain knots, swirls and other imperfections; EACH ONE IS DIFFERENT - some more rustic than others - the photos show typical examples in various treatment and edge profiles. If you need specific grade of your oak (cracks, knots free) or more rustic than normal, please get in touch before placing an order, otherwise we will send randomly chosen grade. 

                       As Oak is a natural product each piece may be different in appearance and slightly in colour. Our character beams may already contain surface cracks, knots, pin holes, & waney edge. Although air dried, it is not unusual for the oak to develop further shrinkage, movement, splits and cracks as it acclimatises to your properties temperature.

                        We recommend that if the beams are going above a log burner, fire or any intense heat, that the heat should be gradually increased over a period of a week or more if possible. All of the above points will not be accepted as defects, as character beams all of the above only enhance the beautiful natural characteristics of the oak.

                        Our oak beams are well seasoned, air dried oak from SUSTAINABLY MANAGED forests of Europe. Each piece is totally individual with different characteristics in every single piece, they can be used as they are or cleaned down, prepared and finished in many different ways to suit your particular taste. AS THE OAK fully dries and adjusts to your room environment more CRACKS AND SPLITS MAY APPEAR, ADDING TO IT's BEAUTY, character AND rustic appearance

                         Pictures shown are specimen only, to show the general look of the beams. Each piece of timber is totally unique with regards to grain, knots and other characteristics. We hand select our beams and try to use pieces with as much character as possible, this may include minor blemishes, pin holing, mature knots, splits, shakes, minor bends or twists. Please be aware of this before ordering. We have a wide selection of beam listings, it may be worth taking a look at some of our other listings showing finished beams to get a much better feel for the look of our beams once finished. If you have specific requirements then please contact us before placing your order to make sure we are both happy. Alternatively, please ask us for a picture to be emailed to you before dispatch