Chunky Oak Fireplace Beam – 19cm × 9cm

Lead time

Each beam is handmade to order in our Halifax workshop and produced in small production runs. Orders are scheduled into weekly production, then finished, packed and dispatched, typically within 1 to 2 weeks. During busy periods dispatch may occasionally take a little longer.

Delivery cost

UK delivery is £5.95, and free on orders over £200. Northern Ireland, the Isle of Man and offshore postcodes are charged separately at checkout.

How it arrives

All beams are sent using a tracked courier service and carefully packaged to arrive safely. Once dispatched you'll receive a confirmation email with tracking details so you can follow your delivery.

Returns

30 day returns. If a beam arrives damaged, let us know within 14 days and we'll put it right.

This fireplace beam is made from solid oak, selected for its strength and natural grain. Each piece shows unique knots, grain movement and subtle variations in tone, giving every beam its own character.

The oak is sourced from FSC-certified suppliers and is carefully prepared and finished by hand in our Yorkshire workshop.

Material
Solid oak (FSC-certified)

Dimensions
Height: 19cm
Depth: 9cm
Lengths: 30cm to 160cm

Finish Options
Available in Heritage Oak, Walnut, Light Roast, Dark Roast, Honey, Natural and Whitewash finishes

Fixings
Keyhole plates routed into the back of the beam and attached before dispatch. Screws and rawl plugs supplied. You'll need your own drill and a masonry bit.

Wall requirement
Solid brick or block, with a minimum 60mm depth to fix into. Not plasterboard alone.

Made in
Handmade to order in our Yorkshire workshop

Character
Natural oak grain with knots and subtle variation in tone

Use
Suitable for fireplaces, wood burners and chimney breast features

Bespoke lengths

We cut to order. If your fireplace falls between our standard sizes, or you need something outside 30cm to 160cm, send us your measurements and we'll price it for you. Bespoke sizes are quoted individually.

Ask about a bespoke size →

Every beam is different

Our fireplace beams are cut from solid oak, air-dried before it reaches the workshop. Air-dried timber carries its own character, grain, knots, small splits and shakes, and no two beams come out the same.

Once the beam is on your wall it carries on adjusting to the room, and it may open up a little further as it settles. Our oak beams are dried well enough that this stays small. It isn't a fault, and it isn't something that needs fixing, it's how solid timber behaves in a heated house.

On colour

Screens vary, and so does timber. What you see here will be close, but the beam that arrives will have its own tone. If the finish matters, order a sample pack first and see the wax on real oak in your own light before you commit.

Every beam is cut and finished by hand, so sizes are nominal and finished dimensions can measure up to 10mm under those listed.

Three steps, 10 to 15 minutes

1. The keyhole plates are already routed into the back of the beam before it leaves the workshop. Nothing to fit.

2. Mark your fixing points on the wall, level, and drive the supplied screws into the wall plugs. Leave about 3mm between the screw head and the wall.

3. Lift the beam on and slide it down. The keyhole drops over the screw head and pulls the beam flush to the wall.

Download the full fitting instructions (PDF) →

What's included

Two keyhole plates, fitted before dispatch, three on beams of 150cm and over. Screws and rawl plugs are supplied in the packaging. You'll need your own drill, a screwdriver, a spirit level and a tape measure. Use the drill size marked on the wall plugs.

What your wall needs to be

Solid brick or block, with a minimum 60mm depth to fix into, not plasterboard alone. Solid oak is heavy, so make sure the fixings are secure and the surface is suitable before you mount it.

If your chimney breast is dot and dab

Plasterboard dot and dabbed over blockwork is common in 1980s and 1990s houses. The screws need to reach the blockwork behind the plasterboard, which means longer fixings than the standard kit. Send us a message before you order and we'll confirm the right approach for your wall.

Taking it down again

The beam lifts straight back off the screws, so it can be removed and refitted cleanly if you redecorate. No adhesive, nothing permanent.

Fitting above a stove

Oak is combustible. The safe distance is set by your stove manufacturer, not by us. It's in your appliance's installation manual and it varies between models. Your installer should be HETAS registered. If you're unsure, send us your stove model and fireplace measurements and we'll help you work out what length works.

Not sure what length you need? Read the mantel beam size guide →