Looking for ways to boost curb appeal and elevate your outdoor spaces? Look no further than the natural charm of faux wood beams. Faux beams are versatile, easy to install, and have the same look and feel as a solid wood beam.
Exterior beams offer endless possibilities for creating spaces that align with your style. From traditional rustic designs that create a cozy cabin atmosphere to more contemporary options; faux beams can serve as an accent to your home’s exterior design, or can stand out as a dramatic focal piece.
Whether you want to add a touch of elegance to your patio, deck, or outdoor living area, faux wood beams can turn it into a relaxing retreat. In this blog, we explore the benefits and design possibilities of faux wood beams for exterior use.
Table of Contents
- The Advantages of Faux Wood Beams
- Exterior Faux Wood Beams: Before and After
- Outdoor Faux Wood Beam Ideas
- Elevate Your Outdoor Spaces With Faux Wood Beams
The Advantages of Faux Wood Beams
When it comes to adding a little character to your outdoor spaces, faux wood beams are a smart solution. Compared to solid wood beams, faux wood beams offer several advantages, without compromising looks.
Realistic Appearance
Our collection of faux wood beams is designed to mimic the rustic appeal of real wood, down to the nicks, notches, and grain texture. Each beam is handcrafted by experienced craftsmen, and then hand-painted by skilled artists. To the eye, you won’t be able to tell the difference between faux wood beams and solid wood beams.
Cost-Effective
Solid wood beams are expensive and require ongoing maintenance, such as staining, sealing, and periodic refinishing. Faux wood beams, on the other hand, provide a cost-effective alternative without compromising on aesthetics. They are more affordable to purchase and install, eliminating the need for expensive maintenance over time.
Easy, DIY Installation
Unlike solid wood, faux wood beams are lightweight, easy to handle, and easy to install. Installation only requires basic tools and materials (most of which you may already have at home).
By following our detailed faux wood beam installation instructions and installation video, you can complete your project over a weekend, without the expense of hiring a contractor.
Suitable for Outdoor Use
Faux wood beams are perfect for both indoor and outdoor use. Each beam is meticulously handcrafted from high-density polyurethane, making them resistant to damage from pests and fading in the sun. Even better, exterior faux wood beams won’t crack, chip, or warp.
Low Maintenance
One of the most significant advantages of faux wood beams is their low maintenance requirements. They don’t require staining, sealing, or repainting. Regular cleaning with mild soap and water is usually sufficient to keep faux beams looking their best.
We recommend re-applying a UV topcoat every 3-5 years to maintain an additional degree of protection. See our full UV protection information in our terms and conditions.
Customization Options
Faux wood beams are available in a wide range of sizes, textures, and finishes. Whether you prefer a rustic, traditional, or contemporary look, there are faux wood beam options to suit your preferences.
Before you commit to one beam style and color, we recommend ordering samples of your favorite styles and colors. We deduct the cost of up to five samples from your total cost. If your project requires beams of a different color than what is offered, order your beams unfinished. Unfinished beams arrive at your doorstep ready to be painted.
Versatile Design Possibilities
Faux wood beams can instantly elevate the charm of your porch or patio. Install them across the ceiling to create a warm and inviting atmosphere.
With their natural wood-like textures and grain patterns, faux wood beams bring a touch of organic beauty to your outdoor living space. Choose a beam style that matches your existing design, or experiment with contrasting colors to add dramatic visual interest.
They can be used to accentuate entryways, cover unsightly structures, create focal points, or frame outdoor spaces.
Exterior Faux Wood Beams: Before and After
This is a great example of how outdoor wood beams can dramatically improve curb appeal.
As you’ll see from the before photos below, this customer’s home lacked functional outdoor living space. The existing deck, although large, left something to be desired. In an attempt to completely transform the rear exterior of his home, the homeowner decided to tear down the deck.
Once the bones of this project were complete, the homeowner left no stone unturned. Faux wood beams were put up to cover existing LVL beams—an easy step in light of the overall project scope. The homeowner also installed recessed lighting in the faux beams to illuminate the entire space.
The finished result includes two fully functional outdoor living spaces including a kitchen, dining area, living area, hot tub on the upper deck, and pool access from the lower patio. Talk about a complete transformation!
Outdoor Faux Wood Beam Ideas
Just like our faux wood products are used in a multitude of indoor applications, they’re all suitable for outdoor use as well. This opens up the possibilities for creating the unique outdoor designs you’ve always wanted but never thought possible.
Use Outdoor Beams to Add Character to Your Outdoor Covered Porch
Looking to add a rustic ambiance to your home’s exterior? Use this porch beam idea to transform your covered porch, patio, or balcony into an inviting entertainment area.
This covered porch uses outdoor beams two ways! First, the homeowner installed Old Tuscan Faux Wood Beams in Brunette across the vaulted ceiling.
Then, the same outdoor beams were used to wrap the columns for a warm, cohesive look.
Old Tuscan Faux Wood Beams in Brunette
Hewn Faux Wood Mantel in Cappuccino
Make Your Outdoor Fireplace a Stunning Focal Point
If your outdoor living space has a fireplace, attach a faux wood mantel to it for a touch of timeless elegance.
Here, the stone fireplace is the perfect backdrop for the distressed texture of the Hewn Faux Wood Mantel in Cappuccino.
Install Beams Over Your Shiplap Patio Ceiling
Perhaps you already have the structure but want to enclose it entirely, or simply add a roof.
Decks, patios, and porches, both screened and open, are great places to expand your home’s usable square footage.
This patio beam idea features the authentic wood look of Magnolia Faux Wood Beams in Espresso Brown installed over a gorgeous shiplap ceiling.
Magnolia Faux Wood Beams in Espresso Brown
Old Tuscan Faux Wood Beams in Fresh Coffee
Use Faux Wood Beams to Wrap Your Columns
There’s nothing more inviting than the nicks, notches, and texture of wood.
If your home’s porch or patio has columns, use hollow faux wood beams vertically to cover them for a more charming entryway.
Old Tuscan Faux Wood Beams in Fresh Coffee brings visual interest and cozy vibes to this home’s front porch.
Adorn Your Home’s Exterior with Faux Gable Trusses
The gable truss reminds us of European "half-timbered" buildings and is a beautiful blend of style and function.
Unlike their robust wooden counterparts, faux wood beams embrace their role of simply looking good rather than bearing burdens.
This Old Barn Faux Wood Truss system in Sable is an exquisite embellishment, creating a cozy atmosphere, and enhancing the home’s architectural details.
Old Barn Faux Wood Truss in Sable
Elevate Your Outdoor Spaces With Faux Wood Beams
Adding faux wood beams to your home’s outdoor spaces is an easy way to infuse your home with charm and character.
The versatile design options, various sizes, shapes, and finishes make it easy to blend these architectural elements into your unique outdoor style.
These beams replicate the rustic allure of authentic wood but also bring forth many benefits. Beyond their affordability and low maintenance, they serve as transformative pieces that bridge the gap between nature and design.
When you choose faux wood beams, you not only enhance the look of your outdoor haven but also improve your home’s curb appeal. Embrace the elegance and practicality of faux wood beams. To get started, view our collection of faux wood beams or explore our exterior design ideas for more inspiration.
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