Hi
My 1700s Grade 2 listed thatched cottage has what I'm guessing are VERY old floorboards on the first floor - perhaps original (I think it would be fantastic if they are that old). I can't tell of course as to their age, as I don't have a qualification in floorboardology, but they are very dark, irregular, creaky and very loose in places, but above all they give the impression of being very flimsy - as if they might split. None have broken yet, and however old they actually are, there is no doubt that they are very old and perhaps none have been replaced over the years (they all look the same, no obvious patching) so I'm guessing I needn't be concerned about their robustness. I wouldn't let a team of rugby players go upstairs though.
I gather it may be possible to identify the age of floorboards within the 1800s, but these give off an odour of being older than that.
I would be fascinated to hear any commentary that anyone night give. Possible age, robustness, what type of wood may they be made of ? how to repair or replace if I get an unfortunate breakage ? Care and maintenance ?
Also I am evaluating whether to carpet or use rugs. Although they are beautiful floorboards, one's Mrs has to have her comfort, and covering them with carpet is an option for me. The CO is ok at my nailing gripperods to the edges, without any particular precautions. So, the guy from Carpetright could come along and do his stuff as normal. I am surprised he is OK with that, I myself have doubts.
Rgds
My 1700s Grade 2 listed thatched cottage has what I'm guessing are VERY old floorboards on the first floor - perhaps original (I think it would be fantastic if they are that old). I can't tell of course as to their age, as I don't have a qualification in floorboardology, but they are very dark, irregular, creaky and very loose in places, but above all they give the impression of being very flimsy - as if they might split. None have broken yet, and however old they actually are, there is no doubt that they are very old and perhaps none have been replaced over the years (they all look the same, no obvious patching) so I'm guessing I needn't be concerned about their robustness. I wouldn't let a team of rugby players go upstairs though.
I gather it may be possible to identify the age of floorboards within the 1800s, but these give off an odour of being older than that.
I would be fascinated to hear any commentary that anyone night give. Possible age, robustness, what type of wood may they be made of ? how to repair or replace if I get an unfortunate breakage ? Care and maintenance ?
Also I am evaluating whether to carpet or use rugs. Although they are beautiful floorboards, one's Mrs has to have her comfort, and covering them with carpet is an option for me. The CO is ok at my nailing gripperods to the edges, without any particular precautions. So, the guy from Carpetright could come along and do his stuff as normal. I am surprised he is OK with that, I myself have doubts.
Rgds
