Beams

At Epic Tree Care, our hardwood beams are locally felled, processed, and milled right here in North East Scotland. By sourcing our timber through expert tree care, woodland thinning, and responsible forestry management, we give beautiful native trees a second life as premium structural and decorative timber.

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Whether you are crafting a rustic fireplace mantle, restoring historic timber framing, or designing bespoke furniture, our range of native hardwood beams offers unmatched character, stability, and durability.

Which Hardwood Beam Species Do We Supply?

We stock a wide variety of native UK hardwood species, each offering distinct grain patterns, tones, and working properties:

  • Ash Beams: Renowned for its exceptional strength, flexibility, and light, elegant grain. Ideal for structural framing, lintels, and contemporary woodwork.
  • Beech Beams: Smooth, tight-grained, and dense. Beech brings a warm, consistent tone suited for interior architectural details and custom furniture.
  • Birch Beams: A light, clean timber with subtle figure—perfect for modern timber craft and decorative interior accents.
  • Elm Beams: Prized for its dramatic, interlocking grain and rich color variations. Elm provides standout character for mantels and feature beams.
  • Lime Beams: Fine-textured and lightweight with minimal movement, making it excellent for intricate carving, decorative beams, and interior paneling support.
  • Poplar Beams: Soft, lightweight, and versatile—an economical option for interior framing and non-structural architectural elements.
  • Sycamore Beams: Featuring a pale, silky luster and fine texture, sycamore creates a clean, sophisticated look for contemporary interior projects.
  • Whitebeam Beams: A tough, fine-grained rare timber known for its density and pale cream tones.

Why Choose Timber Sourced by Epic Tree Care?

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Is Our Timber 100% Sustainably Sourced?

Every beam in our shop originates from our professional arboriculture and woodland management work across Aberdeenshire and Moray. We never clear-cut for timber; our logs come from essential tree maintenance, storm clearance, and managed thinning.

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Are Our Beams Locally Milled in Scotland?

By managing the entire process—from standing tree to finished beam—we maintain complete quality control while drastically reducing carbon miles.


What Makes Our Scottish Hardwoods Unique?

Unlike mass-imported, standardized timber, our Scottish hardwood beams feature genuine natural edge details, grain movement, and unique character earned over decades of growth.

How Can You Find the Right Beam for Your Project?

Explore our available species below to select your desired dimensions and finish. If you need custom dimensions or advice on choosing the right timber species for your specific build, contact our team directly.

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Call us: 01542 647607

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Email: [email protected]

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Request a Quote: Contact Our Timber Team