Prepare Post and Beam Wraps

What happens here

To achieve a custom, finished look for structural posts and beams, composite deck boards are cut to wrap around them. For a post, boards are cut to 5.5 inches for the front and back faces, and 7.25 inches for the side faces. For beams (e.g., a 14-inch beam), two boards are used, with 1/4 inch trimmed from the rounded edge of each board to allow for a tight, continuous appearance when butted together. This precision cutting eliminates gaps and ensures a smooth, aesthetic transition.