BEAMS
Solid wood beams.
Exposed and structural beams in hardwoods, made to the project’s measure and installed by our own team.
ESTUDIO ITURBIDE · MEXICO CITY
TIMBER STRUCTURES / WOOD BEAMS
Structure that stays on view.
A wood beam works and shows: it carries the roof or floor and, at the same time, defines the character of the space. We choose the species and section with the structural design, and take care of the finish and the junctions with walls and ceilings.
We made the tzalam beams for Estudio Iturbide in Mexico City, with Taller Mauricio Rocha; the beams for Centro Cultural San Pablo in Oaxaca; and the beams at Campante and Hotel Boutique El Callejón.
TYPES
From roof to floor.
- 01
Exposed beams
Beams left on view under the roof or floor.
- 02
Structural beams
Sized with the structural design to carry roof or floor.
- 03
Decorative beams
To give rhythm to a ceiling without carrying load.
- 04
Beam-and-board roofs
Beams with boards or panels on top, as in traditional roofs.
- 05
Restoration
Beams for historic buildings and restoration work.
HOW WE MAKE THEM
Species, section and finish.
A beam lasts for decades when it is well chosen and protected.
- Hard, durable species such as tzalam or zapote, depending on load and exposure.
- Sections defined with the structural design.
- Joints and bearings resolved with the construction.
- Finish and protection for indoor or outdoor use.
- Transport and installation by our own team.
INVESTMENT AND LEAD TIMES
How timber structure is quoted.
- by wood volume and sections
- Beams and structures
- from MXN 300,000
- Complete projects
Figures in Mexican pesos, before VAT, freight and installation. Beams are quoted by wood volume, sections and installation. Lead times and investment →
RECOMMENDED WOODS
Our woods.
PROJECTS
Structure on site.
Architectural millwork
Estudio Iturbide
Mexico City · 2017
Architectural millwork
Centro Cultural San Pablo
Oaxaca · 2012
Hotels and restaurants
Campante Bar
Oaxaca · 2024
Hotels and restaurants
Hotel Boutique El Callejón
Oaxaca
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Wood beams
How much does a wood beam cost?
It is quoted by wood volume, species, section and installation. Send us the drawing or the list of beams with sizes and we’ll give you a ballpark.
Do you sell loose beams?
We make beams to each project’s measure and usually install them with our own team. We don’t sell lumber by the length like a sawmill.
Which wood is best for beams?
For beams we usually use tzalam or zapote, hard and durable woods. Species and section are defined with the structural design.
YOUR STRUCTURE
Does your project have wood beams?
Send us the drawing or the list of beams with sizes, the site location and the date. We’ll give you a ballpark before a detailed quote.