How do I build a wood box beam?
A wood box beam is a decorative element made up from pieces of wood trim. You can use a boxed beam to cover unwanted wires. A box beam also can be used as a decorative element that adds charm to a room. Box beams are available in almost any size or species of wood.PurposeYou can create and build a decorative box beam to cover wires, or just to add some architectural design elements to a plain room. Decide on what you want the box beam to do. Determine the size of the box beam that is needed for your project. Box beams can be made in almost any size or shape. Keep in mind the larger the size of the box beam, the harder it will be to hide the fact that the beam is not one piece of lumber.Wood SelectionWhen building a large box beams you need to select the wood carefully. Look for wood that you can match the grain patterns. For many species of wood you also have to match the color of the lumber between boards that you will glue together. Look for boards that you can group together to crea
