As well as being a fire hazard this process is exacerbated if the beam is installed too close to a log burner.
Log burner oak beam fireplace.
All fireplace beams are hand crafted from scratch in our north yorkshire based workshop.
All the oak beams we supply are structural grade and most importantly we air dry our beams for at least 1 year.
When designing a fireplace consider what type of fire you want.
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During this period the beam will move and crack as it adjusts.
A sleek granite hearth and slate chamber has resulted in a clean and modern log burner fireplace.
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Oak beams work best with open fires and log burning stoves.
There is no reason why you can t fit a floating oak beam above a modern inset gas or electric fire but it probably won t look quite right.
Another use of a galley geocast beam here though this time a totally different look has been created.
We advise that oak beams are installed a minimum of 450mm above the log burner.
We stock pine and oak beams for fireplaces available in different lengths to suit your requirements all of which will help you create a cosy inviting feel in the room.
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Using the gallery contemporary natural oak shelf this is a great log burner fireplace.
Ideal for showing off photo frames vases and other ornaments or just looking great on its own our fireplace beams will inject some real rustic charm into your living room.
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