Other end of beam

Gutters have been painted (two coats of matching brown color) and beam wrapping is almost complete. It's time-consuming because I have to wait for the stain sealer to dry before attaching. Notice the edge flashing (dark brown strip) by roofer that I must remove. It's not a proper edge drip. There's also an open hole at the lower corner.

This end of beam facing the street requires special attention. For one thing, it's weather-exposed. By code structural steel must be protected. Second, it's visible from all directions. It's the first thing you see upon approach. I'm using clear cedar to wrap it. Hopefully it'll add some "richness."

So far I've applied primer to all structural wood (near the edges), sealer to all cedar exposed or not and caulk to all seams. The pieces that wrap the end will be pre-glued as an air-tight assembly, then sealed with stain all around. It'll be fitted with plenty of caulk, then nailed with stainless steel nails.