Cedar Wood Corbels

Recently there has been a huge demand in commercial and residential housing to bring back a large amount of architectural detail. There is great demand to see less of the cookie cutter buildings that have cropped up everywhere and to make a residence unique and custom. One of the most popular ways to bring in that architectural detail is the use of cedar wood corbels.

These types of wood corbels are among the most affordable for a few simple reasons. One if that cedar wood is generally very inexpensive to get and is perfect for intricate carving designs. You can also find a multitude of local people that can provide the perfect decorative corbels for you; working locally can save you a lot of money.

Be sure to look for carpenters, trim companies, and siding companies in your search. Trim companies may be the best option since they cannot only build the cedar wood corbels but install them as well. If you have a very large project, like a commercial building, then a manufacturing company may be more able to handle that kind of mass production at a cheaper price. Also with mass production it may be better to consider using polyurethane corbels since the mold for the kind you want may already exist or is easy to produce.

If you need your corbels to be both structural and custom, then stick with the cedar wood corbels. They are among the most durable since they can be painted or sealed to preserve the wood. Cedar also contains natural preservatives that will help it resist the elements and make it perfect for exterior use. Cedar decorative corbels are a great way to add a unique touch to your home and make it stand out in your neighborhood. Using them under the eaves, in soffits, and on overhangs to be functional and add understated style as well.

Structural installations usually involve lag screws that are counter sunk through the corbels and then attached to a load-bearing beam of the home. These counter sunk holes are then covered for cosmetic purposes and to make the corbel appear as though it were part of the original structure. This sort of craftsman style with decorative corbels has been increasing in popularity recently since there is more of a leaning toward high quality and more elaborate detailing.