I live in an old house and the floor joists and the sub floor are very dark. My house was built around 85 years ago. On the other hand, I know of 2 homes about 30 years old and the joists and plywood are light in color.
Does wood darken over the years and/or what causes this? Or was it dark to begin with? thanks
2006-12-15 21:38:57 · 2 answers · asked by jason b 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Hey thanks for the answers. However, the dark wood doesn't concern me in the least bit. I am just interested about old houses and basements and stuff. Dark, light, or whatever color, doesn't take from the strength necessarly.
2006-12-16 07:20:30 · update #1
Wood darkens with age. It's nothing to worry about.
2006-12-15 21:56:00 · answer #1 · answered by DavidNH 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
dark is ok but damp or flaking is another..........go under and drill and 1/4" hole in the middle of a joist and collect the material that comes out and take it into good light and check for dampness......
lic. gen. contractor
2006-12-16 00:02:21 · answer #2 · answered by bigg_dogg44 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋