Fireplace Mantel, Authentic Hand Hewn Beam, Certified Reclaimed Wood Mantel With Heavy Duty Steel Hardware, Floating Fireplace Mantel

Our hand hewn beam floating fireplace mantel, made of authentic reclaimed barnwood, adds a touch of natural beauty and rustic charm to your home. Each hand hewn beam fireplace mantel is a unique piece of history (1700's -1900's), featuring knots, axe marks, and textures that cannot be replicated with modern methods. Expertly crafted and finished by hand, our hand hewn fireplace mantels offer a sustainable and timeless way to transform your fireplace into a focal point of your space. Hand hewing is a traditional method of shaping round logs into square beams using an axe and other tools to create a distinctive texture and appearance. The result is a mantel with a one-of-a-kind look Our hand hewn fireplace mantels are available in a range of sizes, allowing you to choose the perfect match for your space. Each mantel is expertly finished by hand to ensure a high-quality product that will last for years to come. In addition to their rustic charm, our hand hewn beam fireplace mantels are also a sustainable and environmentally friendly choice. By using reclaimed wood, we are able to give new life to old materials, reducing waste and preserving our natural resources. Transform your fireplace into a focal point with the authentic and rustic charm of our hand hewn beam fireplace mantels. Each mantel is a unique piece of history that will add warmth and character to your home for years to come. What's Included? Artisan finished barnwood hand hewn fireplace mantel and heavy duty mounting bracket. The back of the hand hewn is routed out and pre-drilled for the bracket. Wood Origin These handcrafted fireplace mantels are made from authentic reclaimed hand hewn barn beams salvaged from historic barns throughout the Eastern United States dating from the 1700's to the early 1900's. Popular locations include Pennsylvania, New York, Maryland, Ohio and Kentucky. Characteristics Checking (a natural characteristic of wood), knots, nail holes, hewing/axe marks, mortise pockets, peg holes, and worm holes. Almost all Hand Hewn Mantels will have Checking and Mortise Pockets and ALL will have Axe Markings. Dimensions Available sizes include 6 to 8 inch thickness by 6 to 8 inch depth. Lengths are available from 48 to 84 inches (custom sizes available). Thickness and depth can vary up to 1 inch. If you order more than one we will do our best to match if requested. Simply contact us with your custom requests! Product Disclaimer Images shown of these hand hewn beams are only a representation of the pieces received. Due to the nature and origin of this material, your pieces may differ slightly. All of our Hand Hewn Mantels are treated to prevent any future powder-post beetle activity. Installation Disclaimer Modern Timber Craft is not responsible for mantel shelf installation. Seek guidance from a licensed professional before affixing shelf to wall surface. Installation may require more than the hardware provided. Always make sure your shelf is properly secured to the wall before leaving unattended. Each piece is DIFFERENT; meaning that no two are the same. This is because each craftsman had their own unique style of hewing a log. Remember these were round logs HAND CUT into square beams. Each and every shelf is unique with many grain variations, knots, worm holes, checks, nail holes, notches, mortise pockets, etc. Wood Species of product will vary from piece to piece. The ends will always be cut, sanded completely smooth and left natural. It is important to understand that dimensional variations will exist from piece to piece. The overall length will be cut to your specified length, however, the Height x Depth dimension MAY vary. Customization requests are gladly accepted, we just ask that you reach out to us prior to purchasing to allow us time to work with you throughout the process. NOTE: Please contact us before ordering if shipping to AK or HI as free shipping will NOT apply to orders going to those states.