Post Beams
Urethane post beams
Spectis post beam is factory primed polyurethane, 12 feet long, for a beam line without a solid timber. It will not rot. It ships primed, and a specialty paint finish can make it look like a real wood beam. Pieces are made to order.
What a post beam is for
A post beam is a hollow urethane channel that makes a beam line without a solid timber. It is 12 feet long and ships primed. Paint it to look like a real wood beam. It is trim, not a structural timber, and this page does not give a load rating.
How to measure
Match the width and the height on the spec sheet to the beam line you want. Length is 12 feet. Measure the run and count how many 12 foot pieces you need, including joints. If a piece has to be shorter for shipping, ask us to cut it in half before you check out.
How it is made
These are high density polyurethane. Spectis cuts, nails, and glues like wood, and the same piece is used inside and outside. It ships double primed white, ready to paint or stain. A specialty paint finish can make a primed piece look like wood. Installed correctly, it will not rot, warp, or crack.
How to install
Use PL Premium on every bedding joint and every butt joint. Other adhesives can damage the urethane. Finish nails or screws hold the piece while the adhesive cures. Adhesive, nails, and finish are sold separately. If the product or the installation steps are changed, that is on the installer.
How long it takes
Pieces are made for the order, so they are not returnable. The order goes to the Spectis plant in Manitoba the same day. Most orders ship in 2 to 3 weeks. Larger orders can take up to 4 weeks. Confirm the SKU, the size, and the quantity before you buy.
Shipping a long piece
Anything over 72 inches ships by freight. A 12 foot piece ships in a wooden crate. On a smaller order we can cut a long piece in half. The shipping prices on the site are for a commercial address. A residence costs more after checkout. Call 800-986-1250 before a large order. Shipping is often lower, and on some orders it is free.
Use PL Premium on every joint. Pieces over 7 feet ship by freight. Shop the full post beam category or call 800-986-1250.