Usually, one of the following types of oak is used for oak fireplace beams:
- Air dried oak
Air dried oak beams are made from green oak beams that have been dried naturally. These beams are usually dark in colour and stable which makes them suitable for use as mantels for fireplaces.
- Reclaimed oak beams
Reclaimed beams are popular in cottages and homes with a traditional feel. These beams are reclaimed from older buildings so they usually have characterful splits and marks in the wood. Despite this, the wood is still stable and hard, making it a good choice for fireplace beams.
If you're shopping for fireplaces, oak beam suppliers will usually help you out and suggest what they think is the best type of wood for your project.
