Seamlessly join, splice, or reinforce butted timber beams in your pergola, pavilion, porch, deck, timber frame home, barn, or custom structure with our premium CB-10 beam connecting brackets – the custom-fabricated steel solution built for invisible strength and standout aesthetics. Unlike generic flat mending plates, strap connectors, or off-the-shelf splice hardware that leave visible hardware, gaps, or an industrial feel, every CB-10 is handcrafted in our Wisconsin shop to your exact beam dimensions, joint configuration, and design vision—ensuring a flush, gap-free fit that hides seams beautifully while delivering superior load transfer and durability.Why Choose Cutting Edge Metals CB-10 Beam Connecting Brackets?
- Fully Custom for Perfect Alignment – Fabricated to your precise beam widths, thicknesses, and butt joint specs (inside dimensions typically 1/16" over for easy sliding over seams, or exact fit on request). No shimming, drilling modifications, or awkward overlaps like with standard plates.
- Heavy Duty Steel Construction – Made from high-grade steel plate in your selected thickness for exceptional tensile strength, shear resistance, and long-term performance under tension, compression, or dynamic loads.
- Premium Powder Coat Finish – Wide range of colors and custom finishes for corrosion protection, weather resistance, and a clean, modern, rustic, or matching aesthetic that blends with your timber. Unfinished/raw options available for patina development or site-applied coating.
- Versatile Flat Design with Decorative Edge – The CB-10 acts as a flat "cover" or splice plate over beam seams, with options for rounded edges, custom cutouts, hole patterns, or subtle detailing to turn a functional joint into an architectural highlight—ideal for exposed beams where looks matter.
- Strong & Decorative Appeal – These aren't hidden straps—they're design elements. The clean profile and custom shaping make them perfect for visible beam connections in high-end timber framing, pergolas, or furniture-grade projects.
- Easy Installation – Position over the beam butt joint or splice, align, and fasten through pre-drilled holes sized for your screws, bolts, or lags. No special tools beyond basic fastening. Detailed measurement and install guide included with every order.
- Proudly Made in the USA – Handcrafted in Superior, Wisconsin, since 2005. We specialize in bespoke architectural metalwork, providing the precision and quality mass-produced connectors can't touch.
- Butted beam splices in pergolas, pavilions, and outdoor structures
- Seam covering and reinforcement in timber frame beams
- End-to-end beam joining in porches, decks, or additions
- Decorative exposed connections in barns, gazebos, or custom furniture
- Any project requiring strong, stylish beam-to-beam continuity
- Model: CB-10 (Beam Connecting Bracket)
- Material: High-grade steel (custom thickness selectable)
- Finish: Powder coated (custom colors/process) or unfinished
- Customization: Beam size(s), length/width of plate, hole sizes/placement, edge detailing (e.g., cropped, radiused), finish
- Production Time: Typically 2-3 weeks; rush options available
- Hardware: Compatible with standard screws/bolts (custom holes provided)
- Note: Provide accurate actual beam measurements—custom fabrication means no returns for sizing errors.