Hewn’s Ayous Box Beams bring a refined grain and sophisticated visual definition to ceiling and architectural beam applications, pairing real-wood character with a box-beam format that is lightweight and easy to coordinate on site.
Hewn’s ThermoWood® Thermally Modified Ayous offers enhanced durability, stability, and resistance to rot, making it an ideal choice for exterior and interior wood applications. Its eco-friendly nature and superior performance, even in challenging environments, ensure long-lasting beauty and functionality.
When combined with Hewn’s industry-leading finishing expertise and ability to customize finishes, the natural properties of ThermoWood® Thermally Modified Ayous are optimized to achieve superior aesthetic appeal and maximum protection against the elements. This combination makes Hewn a premier choice for Ayous box beams, delivering high-quality, visually stunning, and resilient wood solutions that stand the test of time.
Specifications
Material
Ayous
Grade
Dominant CVG
Material Thickness
13/16″
Lengths
4′ to 15′6″ (Single Board)
15′6″ to ∞ (With Joint)
Max Width & Height
7 ¾″ (Single Board)
15 ½″ (One Glue Seam)
Widths greater than 31″ require multiple glue seams
Colors
Available in both Standard and Custom color options
Textures
Brushed
Joints
Lap Joint
Lock Joint
Butt Joint
Assembled Scarf
Beam Textures
(Displayed in Ayous · Burlap)
Brushed
Nylon brushed texture with a consistent thickness
Ayous Project Gallery
Representative projects featuring Hewn’s Ayous Box Beams and related architectural woodwork.
Lengths & Widths
One piece Ayous box beam lengths are available from 4’ to 15’6″. For lengths longer than 15’6″, you can choose one of our joint options. All of our box beams are completely customizable to the specifications of your project. For Ayous we offer standard widths from 3″ to 7¾″, and extended widths (requiring a glue-up) from 7⅞″ to 22″. We also offer custom color matching and custom color formulations to ensure that our product is perfect for your installations.
End Caps
Our optional end caps are offered in two variants: Standard Grain and End Grain. Our Standard Grain features the same texture and finish found on the face of our beams. Our End Grain features a real wood cross-section, with visible tree rings.
Standard Grain
End Grain
Straps & Joint Options
For Ayous beam lengths longer than 15’6″, you can choose one of our joint options shown below. We also offer solid metal beam straps, in both a smooth and hammered texture, to accompany your chosen joint option. All straps are made-to-order to your specific dimensions, and are individually shaped for every beam.
Beam joints are not grain-matched. They are not designed to be invisible to the eye.
Lap Joint
Lock Joint
Butt Joint
Assembled Scarf
Configurations
Two-Sided
Three-Sided
Four-Sided
Consistent & Lightweight
Ayous is known for its consistent grain, workable structure, and comparatively light overall weight. That combination makes it a compelling choice for box beam applications where a clean wood presence is desired without the visual and physical heaviness of a denser species.
Custom Options
Hewn’s Ayous Box Beams can be customized to fit the individual needs and specifications of your particular project. Our finely skilled craftsmen can modify nearly any part of our in-house process to create a material designed according to your specifications, and our color technicians can match any shade or tone provided to us as part of our custom sampling process.
