Compared to real wood beams they are significantly lighter allowing for painless installation with reduced labor they aren’t susceptible to common issues of organic wood such as rot and warping so maintenance is virtually zero they are 2-3 times more affordable all the while having beams that are indistinguishable from real wood.

Fypon Ltd. BMR4X6X96CDR 3 1/2″W x 5 1/2″H x 96″L 3-Sided U-beam Rough Sawn Western Red Cedar Faux Wood Beam
$47.59