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callie_lincoln

Should I do something to strengthen 1920's studs during remodel?

4 years ago

Hi there!


We've ended up needing to go down to the wooden studs with our 1920's remodel.


My question is: given that we've got a rare opportunity here (once in a century?), should I do something to the wood to make it stronger, reinforce it, etc.?


For example, would a coat of some sort of oil ("Australian" oil? Tung oil? "Boiled linseed oil"? ) help condition the wood? "Minwax wood hardener"? Some sort of shellac primer? Some sort of treatment to try to make it resistant to...??? (not sure exactly what? mold? termites? alien spawn)?


I've noticed a few places where the wood is still overall in good shape, but has a few little "chunks" that have fallen out -- should I go over those areas with some sort of filler / hardener?


I've found many articles on things to do for *exterior* wood -- but since we're going to put drywall up over these, I'm not sure if we need to do anything (or if I want any heavy fumes??? in the house?? Or would the drywall cover that up anyway?)


TL;DR: Uncovered 100 year old wooden studs; wondering if I should do something to the wood to make it last another 100 years (!), before I put up the drywall.


Thank you!






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