Finishing and Installation

All of our products are delivered to you with a factory applied primer coat. Our wood grained products are tan primered, and our smooth products are white primered.

Painting

All of our products may be painted before or after installation, depending upon your application. We recommend the use of a high quality latex or oil based paint.

Staining

Wood grained products may be stained to create a realistic look. We recommend the use of solid color deck stain in a variety of colors as desired. Apply the stain with a brush or sponge, coating the product with one of your colors. Next, using a wet sponge, wipe off the appropriate amount of stain to reach the desired color. Allow this coat to completely dry, repeating the process with as many colors as you wish.

If you would prefer your beams delivered finished, please inquire regarding a price quote. Finished beams are delivered in a walnut-color using two different colored stains, with the darkest color applied to highlight cracks, splits, and knots.

Installation

All of our products can be installed with standard woodworking tools. Polyurethane foam will cut clean with the use of a table saw, miter saw, band saw, or hand saw. We recommend the use of a miter box to make sure your cuts are straight. Because polyurethane foam will expand and contract slightly with temperature variations, it is important to acclimate the products to the location of installation for approximately 10-12 hours before installing. All products should be installed with an adhesive and screws. We do not recommend the use of nails unless you use a small nail gun. Use of a hammer is not recommended under any circumstances.

Our adhesive of choice is XtraBond 8500 because it does not harden or become brittle. It also allows the polyurethane to expand and contract as necessary over time. When installing exterior products, we suggest using non-corroding deck screws, pointing screws in an upward direction so as to prevent water penetration. If you are in a high humidity location, you can opt to pre-drill and fill the holes with adhesive prior to inserting the screw. Patch all screw holes, dings and dents with a non-shrinking wood putty or filler. You may want to tint the putty prior to application.

All of our polyurethane products will not provide any structural support and are decorative only. As with all plastics, polyurethane foam is flammable. As a general rule there are no restrictions regarding the use of polyurethane for residential applications. It is the consumers’ responsibility to abide by any local and/or state regulations.

At Hennis Enterprises, we are continuously adding new items to our product line. Call us if you need something that you do not see in this catalog. We specialized in custom designing and manufacturing to meet the needs of our customers.

*Hennis Enterprises reserves the right to change or remove any products in this catalog.