Here are examples of the outer side surfaces of oak beams which are sawn from beams and trusses. These examples serve as a basis for discussion. They should help you to decide on the type of finish you require and allow you to show us the lightest/darkest, roughest/smoothest finishes that you would be happy with. We can then sort the timber according to your requirements.
281410 - medium brown - original: resize | enlarge | enlarge details
281710 - dark brown - original: resize | enlarge | enlarge details
284410 - medium brown - original: resize | enlarge | enlarge details
284710 - dunkelbrau - original: resize | enlarge | enlarge details
284711 - dark brown - original - with peg-hole: resize | enlarge | enlarge details
284713 - dark brown - original - with cracks: resize | enlarge | enlarge details
medium brown - original- with cracks: resize | enlarge | enlarge details
291410 - medium brown - original: resize | enlarge | enlarge details
291712 - dark brown - original / scored: resize | enlarge | enlarge details
294410 - medium brown - original: resize | enlarge | enlarge details
294710 - dunkelbrau - original: resize | enlarge | enlarge details
medium brown - original: resize | enlarge | enlarge details
dark brown - original: resize | enlarge | enlarge details
Produced by Thomas Borghoff, with help from Ruby Kay of Salvo.