Beams are essential to the construction of any house. A ceiling and a roof are not simply suspended by walls that reach their edges and corners—serious additions need to be implemented to withstand the pressure and weight that ceilings carry. Beams transfer this weight from the roof and ceiling to stronger parts of a house, such as the walls, pillars, and columns. Not all beams, however, can provide an appealing aesthetic, so people turn to faux wood beams in this instance. Faux wood beams are so sought after because their exteriors mimic the exact appearances, grains, and textures of real wood beams. It has to be seen to be believed, but distinguishing between real beams and faux beams with the naked eye is virtually impossible. Faux wood comes with a host of many other benefits that keeps it in high demand as a housing material. If you have decorated your living room, bedroom, kitchen, and other rooms with the best decorations you can find, it makes sense to extend that beauty to above. Faux beams conjure a warm, comforting feeling to any space in which they are added, which is the exact same effect that real wood has. But there is so much more to them. It is easy to see why real wood beams have been in such high demand. Their strength, sturdiness, and natural beauty make them a no-brainer for builders and installers. Unfortunately, these beams can be difficult and expensive to install, given their density and weight. And just like wood in nature, these beams are susceptible to warping and rotting, as well as the effects of moisture and excessively high or low temperatures. Faux beams are immune to these drawbacks, made out of a high-density polyurethane foam that lasts through ages without any maintenance or care. Best of all, these beams can be installed with ease, thanks to their lightweight nature. Faux beams are such practical and useful structures that there is no reason to hold off any longer on using them in your next project or home makeover. To learn more about faux wood beams, call Volterra Architectural Products at 602.258.7373 today.