North Shore Carpentry Co.Lake County · Est. 2015

Lake County, Illinois

Wood Beam & Plank Ceilings in Lake County, IL

A ceiling is the biggest uninterrupted surface in a room and usually the emptiest. Beams or planking is what changes that, and the layout has to be set off the room rather than a drawing.

Grey sliding barn door on black track hardware beside a wood plank ceiling
Sliding barn door on black track, across from a stained plank tray ceiling.

The work

Wood Beam & Plank Ceilings services across Lake County, IL

A ceiling is the biggest uninterrupted surface in a room and usually the emptiest. Beams or planking is what changes that, and the layout has to be set off the room rather than a drawing.

Box beams are built hollow around a cleat fastened to the joists, which means they can run where the framing allows and still land where the room wants them. Spacing gets set so the end bays match rather than leaving an odd sliver against one wall.

Plank ceilings, box beams, coffered grids and tray ceiling trim, stained or painted, on flat, tray and vaulted ceilings.

What's included

Wood Beam & Plank Ceilings: what the job covers

  • Hollow box beams over cleats
  • Plank and tongue-and-groove ceilings
  • Coffered grids with even end bays
  • Tray and vaulted ceiling trim
  • Stained or painted before install where possible

More of this work

White crown molding following an angled ceiling line
Crown molding carried around an angled ceiling, mitered through every change of direction.

Common questions

Wood Beam & Plank Ceilings, answered

Do you offer wood beam & plank ceilings across Lake County?

Yes. Wood Beam & Plank Ceilings is one of our core services and we cover all of Lake County, from Lake Forest and Highland Park up to Zion and Antioch. Call (224) 944-8652 for a free estimate.

Do box beams need structural support?

No. They're hollow and light, fastened to a cleat that's screwed into the joists, so no structural work is involved. Real timber beams are a different job and we'll be clear about which one you're asking for.

How much does it cost?

Every job is priced after we see the actual space, so you get a real number rather than a range. The estimate is free, it's in writing, and the scope is spelled out before any work starts.

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Need wood beam & plank ceilings in Lake County?

Free written estimate, an honest price, and a start date you can plan around.

Call (224) 944-8652
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