Pulled from old post and beam constructions including farmhouses, barns, and mountain homes, most of these beams have provided sound stability for these structures for more than 100 years. Using an adze, a type of broad axe, early colonists boxed available trees into posts and beams. These early American craftsmen generally harvested these timbers while clearing land for agriculture and farmland. As a result, hand hewn beams from a single structure tend to be mixed hardwoods. A mostly unpracticed art since the spread of steam or water powered circular saws and able transportation, few broad axe artisans produce these timbers at present. Expect discernible adze marks to characterizes these beams and cohabit the rustic texture with mortise and tenon pockets, splits, and nail holes. Surface coloration may vary from worn silver to warm tans and browns.