Work on the ceiling is coming along nicely. Thankfully. And as part of the process to make it structurally sound and safe, the contractors had to put a beam inside one of the dining room walls. This wall is actually part of the original house, and it was so, so cool to see it open.
Seriously, they just don’t make them like this anymore.
The lath and plaster is neat, but what really caught my eye – and you can see it in the side at the right side of the opening – is the timber. Y’all, it’s beautiful, and solid, and only planed down on two sides, so you can see a lot of detail in the wood. It’s also solid as a rock, even after 200 years.
I’ve long said the old section of the house is the easy section. We’ve had no problems. It’s sturdy. Seeing that timber, I definitely understand why.
A Virginia Writer's Diary 
Yes this old section can be replaced. Anita
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Just so cool to see inside the walls. It’s like stepping back in time.
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I live in an ongoing renovation with a 1759 year old farmhouse in Sweden. I also have learned it is my passion, albeit contankerous at times and my forever place in NOW to call home. The history inspired me. Keep writing as you can:)
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That is so cool! Old houses are a commitment, but they are a wonderful commitment. I wouldn’t want to live anywhere else. 🙂
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hope yours is more
sound then the yet to come
debt ceilling
relief would be what we re all feeling’
reeling in the years
ha!
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Looking solid. Love the timbrr!
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It’s so gorgeous, and yes, so solid!
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They don’t make trees like they used to. 😉
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Not a lot of old growth wood around here anymore, that’s for sure.
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That’s what I meant. Our house is only 123 years old, and the wood is also old growth.
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Very cool! It’s kind of incredible to see it. So different from what they use these days.
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They did make those old houses solid and built to last a long time! Great to see!
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Yes! I feel so lucky we get to call this place home.
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