​2016 was an exciting year for Superior Faux Wood Truss Systems. Over the course of the year, Superior Building Supplies shipped over 62 fully assembled truss systems across North America.

The largest truss system that shipped fully assembled was delivered late in 2016. CVS Pharmacy in Jupiter Florida ordered a custom arch-bow truss that was over 36 feet long and just over 16 feet tall. This truss not only arched but also bowed outward.  

CVS is currently in the process of redesigning their stores and the perfect focal point to any project is a Superior Faux Wood Truss System.  In addition to the truss, over 116 custom rafter tails/corbels were used in this project.  Along the outer perimeter, a custom decorative wood grain trim was installed where most of the custom rafter tails were installed. 

Superior Building Supplies supplied worked closely with the architect and onsite installation team to make sure that everything was made to the correct requirements.  Once the architectural team approved the shop drawings of the installation, production started right away. Less than 4-1/2 weeks later the very precise truss shipped out and was installed shortly after.

No matter your requirments the Superior Building Supplies design team can turn your dreams, drawings and sketches into creations. 

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Superior panels are a great way to transform any room or project. Tim Higgins from Gilbert AZ, shared with us a video of his recent project using Superior Faux Brick Panels.

Tim created a beautiful  entertainment center with a few 2x4s, press board, and Superior Faux brick panels. 

This project transformed his living space easily in virtually no time at all.  You too can create a cozy living space just like Tim did.

We invite you to watch the video below. 

Superior Faux Wood products are a great way to dress up any residential or commercial project. 

We would like to thank OWtraditions.com for meeting the customer's needs from concept to delivery, while utilizing our custom and standard programs.   

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Featured Project:

Today's blog spotlights the Eagle Nursing Home.  This project used custom raised grain faux wood beams
throughout the facility, with very specific architectural accents custom manufactured to their specifications. The front of the building required custom made rafter tails, shutters, outlookers, and arch truss systems, which can be seen in the gable and covered entrance way.

When entering the facility a beautiful elegance welcomes you into the foyer. Superior Custom Beams  
outline the walls and line all of the hallways. A great way to tie the room together is by adding a custom 
made, matching fireplace mantel. The raised grain custom faux wood mantel is seen mounted over the 
fireplace.  All of the items in this room were made to the customer's requirements without a single 
tooling charge.

In the dining room, you can find several custom made faux wood beams.  A 20 foot plus, Superior Faux 
Beam runs along the peak of the cathedral ceiling.  Along either side of the pitched ceiling you will find 4 
raised grain faux wood beams that tie into the center peak beam.  With a little preparation two, cast 
iron chandlers hang from the center pitched faux wood beam.   

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Transform that drab cathedral ceiling into something spectacular! Our Superior Faux Wood Beams can do just that!

This beautiful truss system was created by using just 3 different contemporary (or sandblasted) beams. The STB-20 and STB 25 are three-sided beams that have square, non-rustic edges with a beautiful wood grain.

The STB-25 weighs just under 18 pounds and is the largest contemporary beam in the series. The STB 25 is used as the bottom & center chord. The STB-20 weighs just under 16 pounds and was used as the top chord. The SB 42-C is our four-sided beam in the contemporary/sandblasted series. It too, has square edges with that gorgeous, raised wood grain. The four-sided beam was used for the king post and the truss webbing. As you can see from the photo, the four-sided beam is ideal for making beautiful truss systems. This beam weighs less than 16 pounds. The STC-25 corbels finish off this elegant truss system.

Light weight, easy to install. Isn’t it time to transform your ceiling?

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Decorating your house is always a great idea but sometimes it can be a nightmare, there are many things that you have to plan and a lot of things you have to consider while decorating. You have to pick a look that you want the room to have and have to decide how you will achieve it.

While decorating, you will have to shell out a lot on different things and there are many easy cost saving solutions that can be the answer to any budget issues you may have. Simple elements add a whole new look to a space. Take for instance faux wooden beams, they can immediately give your home a rustic look while not being too heavy on your pocket and they also end up being a better choice than the real thing because they last longer. They accentuate the ceilings and give the room a cozy feeling.

Faux wooden beams are generally made from polyurethane and so they are cheaper than actual wooden beams, they are also better for the environment because they save trees from being cut. The material is also safe for nature which means that you are making the right choice. Faux wooden beams have to look of timber but are easier to work with; they are lighter and can be moved whenever needed. Since they are just decorations and not really load bearing beams, they can be placed wherever you like to suite your room. Faux wood beams are not affected by adverse weather conditions or termites and other pests because of their durable material. They are made to mimic different kinds of wood and can be accurate to the grain that can fool anyone into thinking that it is real.

Installation of the faux wood beams is also pretty easy, you just have to mount it onto wooden blocks and make sure it is secured with wood screws which means that anyone can do it and you don’t have to hire professionals to come do it for you but you can do it yourself

Faux wood beams give you realistic looking beams for a fraction of the cost and have so many other advantages. They can be found at your hardware or decoration stores and can even be ordered online as per your specifications so if you want to give your house that rustic look why not give them a try.

Article submitted by Arizona Faux Beams a distributor of Superior Building Supplies Products

Residential builders have known for sometime how Superior Faux Beams can transform their projects and as you can see from the above photos, commercial  builders and designers are eagerly jumping to add these products to their projects as well.

This and nearly all installations do not require reinforcement of the ceiling, using cranes or lifts. All that is needed is a couple of people, a couple of ladders, and the desire to change ordinary to extraordinary.

No matter what you call them, faux, false, foam or imitation beams… These products can transform a room or entire buildings with very little work into something uniquely special.   Every beam is light weight, easy to install,  and best yet, brings affordable options to any project.

Next time you’re enjoying the atmosphere of a restaurant, casino or just a day trip to the store…. Take a moment to look around at the decorative features….It’s very likely that the mood was set by Superior Building Supplies Products.

No matter if your needing  1 beam to cover a cracking ceiling or 500 beams for a commercial project, the Superior Customer Care Team is here to help you through the entire process. Call 888-328-9232

We would to thank our distributor AZFauxBeams.com for working with the client on this project.  Also, we would like to thank Robin McKerrell Photography for taking the photos. Whenever we have a project in Ohio or Northern Kentucky, Robin always provides spectacular photos for our projects. Robin can be contacted at www.robinmckerrell.com

Several months ago a new clothing chain approached us with a concept of what they wanted for their new surf inspired stores. The faux wood beams had to be white, very light grain and be easy to install. 

We were excited to work with them on their new concept and help to develop their vision into reality.   

Our solutions was to use our custom raised grain material and paint it in a custom flat white finish for the store.  The beams shown in the above picture are the main center beams shown in the concept photo above. The beams are 24" wide x 12" high x 20' long. 

The inside of the beams have a specially designed mounting system that will allow for the contractors to quickly and easily suspend the Superior Custom Beams from the ceiling.   

The above photo shows a close up of the Custom Raised Grain Faux Wood Beam. The beams were finished in a flat white finish. 

Once the installation is complete, we will post finished images of the project. 

Today’s installation tip will be focusing on installing faux wood ceiling beams along the peak and rise of a cathedral ceiling.

The below video will walk you through the step by step installation instructions for installing faux wood beams along the peak of the ceiling.

For step by step printable instructions for the peak, please click here.

Now that we have the faux beam installed along the peak, it is now time to install the beams along the rise. This can be accomplished easily by utilizing a piece of cardboard that is a 1-1/2 to 2 feet long and a utility knife.

Step 1:  Hold the cardboard along the ceiling starting where the ceiling and wall join together.

Step 3: Place the cardboard onto the end of the faux beam and trace the pattern.

Step 4: Cut the beam along the traced marking, using a saw or utility knife.

Step 5: Install the beam along the rise as a standard installation.

Needing to make a visual impact? Look no further, Superior Faux Products can bring visual authenticity to your next project!  

In the recent one hour premier episode of Garage Mahal, Jay Leno installed several Superior Faux Ceiling Beams along with  a number of other great products.

The two Superior Faux Ceiling Beams used in Jay’s garage were the T 25 and T 20.

Best known as the The Tonight Show host and an avid car enthusiast, Jay Leno takes Garage Mahal behind the gates and into his home to help convert his unusable 6 car garage into a car owners dream.

The largest renovation in Garage Mahal’s history will feature 20 beautiful time weathered faux wood beams ( 13 – T 20A & 7 – T 25). In addition to the beams, Jay will have a 22 foot in-floor turntable (so backing in or backing out of the garage is no longer an issue), custom mahogany doors, fingerprint recognition & universal remote, just to name a few things.

Watch how Jay Leno easily handles a 19 foot beam in the above installation clip.