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South Bay
October/November 2009
Distinctive Interiors
CCIDC
CLCA
Beam Me Up!
Add architectural flair to your home with wood box beams.
If you’ve ever looked up at a ceiling and said, ‘Oooh!’ chances are it had wood box beams. There is something utterly grand about them. With many homeowners choosing to stay put in this economic climate, adding custom touches to your house can make it feel new and luxurious.
Steve Jackel of Jackel Enterprises, Inc. in Watsonville says his company specializes in creating faux wood box beams to enhance any décor. “Faux timber has many advantages over real wood. It weighs much less, decreases labor time and can be fabricated into any length or size you need. Once installed, you can’t tell the difference between faux and the real thing,” he explains.
You may think that wood beams only lend themselves to a rustic look but that’s not the case. Jackel’s Box Beams can add drama to any space, including contemporary. “You can use a beam with a non-textured finish and
a vertical grain in a light wood such as fir. It gives a clean, linear look,” says Steve.
From a contractor standpoint, box beams are a practical and beautiful design application for a client. The hollow wood frames can be installed after walls are finished; can hide unsightly steel members; and provide a channel for electrical wiring, lighting and plumbing. New construction often has residential fire sprinklers in the ceiling, which box beams can conceal. “Contractors utilize our beams to achieve design goals for their homeowners. It’s a quick install, has high impact and the client loves that their house isn’t torn apart!” says Steve.
The style options are extensive. If you crave an Old World feeling Steve recommends a beam with a textured finish in a darker stain like Tudor Brown. You can pattern the beams to showcase high ceilings or cover them completely to bring incredible warmth to a space. A non-textured beam with straight lines dressed with molding would lend itself to a more classic look. “Coffered ceilings, which are beams arranged in a grid pattern, are a stunning effect in
a traditional home, “Steve notes. He encourages clients to visit his 20,000 square foot warehouse
and mill so they can custom treat beams to your specifications. Jackel Box Beams proudly serves the Bay Area and ships its products all over California and beyond.
“If you desire to add character and depth to a room and make a big statement, but don’t want the stress of messy construction, our affordable and high quality faux box beams are the answer,” says Steve.
To find out how you can add the dramatic beauty of Box Beams
to your space, call Jackel Enterprises, Inc. at (800) 711-WOOD (9663), visit their Showroom at 347 Locust Street, Watsonville
or visit the Web site at www.jackelenterprises.com
or www.woodboxbeams.com. THM
If you’ve ever looked up at a ceiling and said, ‘Oooh!’ chances are it had wood box beams. There is something utterly grand about them. With many homeowners choosing to stay put in this economic climate, adding custom touches to your house can make it feel new and luxurious.
Steve Jackel of Jackel Enterprises, Inc. in Watsonville says his company specializes in creating faux wood box beams to enhance any décor. “Faux timber has many advantages over real wood. It weighs much less, decreases labor time and can be fabricated into any length or size you need. Once installed, you can’t tell the difference between faux and the real thing,” he explains.
You may think that wood beams only lend themselves to a rustic look but that’s not the case. Jackel’s Box Beams can add drama to any space, including contemporary. “You can use a beam with a non-textured finish and
a vertical grain in a light wood such as fir. It gives a clean, linear look,” says Steve.
From a contractor standpoint, box beams are a practical and beautiful design application for a client. The hollow wood frames can be installed after walls are finished; can hide unsightly steel members; and provide a channel for electrical wiring, lighting and plumbing. New construction often has residential fire sprinklers in the ceiling, which box beams can conceal. “Contractors utilize our beams to achieve design goals for their homeowners. It’s a quick install, has high impact and the client loves that their house isn’t torn apart!” says Steve.
The style options are extensive. If you crave an Old World feeling Steve recommends a beam with a textured finish in a darker stain like Tudor Brown. You can pattern the beams to showcase high ceilings or cover them completely to bring incredible warmth to a space. A non-textured beam with straight lines dressed with molding would lend itself to a more classic look. “Coffered ceilings, which are beams arranged in a grid pattern, are a stunning effect in a traditional home, “Steve notes. He encourages clients to visit his 20,000 square foot warehouse and mill so they can custom treat beams to your specifications. Jackel Box Beams proudly serves the Bay Area and ships its products all over California and beyond.
“If you desire to add character and depth to a room and make a big statement, but don’t want the stress of messy construction, our affordable and high quality faux box beams are the answer,” says Steve.
