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Exposed Beams: Structural vs. Decorative (And Why It Matters)

  • Writer: James Sterling
    James Sterling
  • 1 day ago
  • 1 min read

Not all exposed beams are equal.


Structural beams carry load. Decorative beams carry expectations.

Confusing the two can lead to:

  • Cost overruns

  • Structural redesigns

  • Compromised aesthetics


The best results come when framing, engineering, and design are aligned from the start.

 
 
 

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