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David_Paul
Clinton, CT
(Zone 6b)
July 10, 2009
04:54 PM Post #6803366
| This area on the eastern Connecticut coast was clear cut by the early 19th century so I assume the wood is not from nearby. Perhaps upstate a little. Any idea what this wood might be? Columns appear different from the deck. Grain looks nice with water splashed on it so I hate to paint it but assume that was the way it was done in 1884. 
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David_Paul
Clinton, CT
(Zone 6b)
July 10, 2009
04:58 PM Post #6803384
| Close-up of the deck 
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David_Paul
Clinton, CT
(Zone 6b)
July 10, 2009
05:04 PM Post #6803408
| Some of the bases have rotted out but the columns are in good shape. Same wood as the deck or something else?
The shrub between the porches is Heptacodium miconioides. White flowers with a honeysuckle fragrance in late summer followed by bright red calyces. Exfoliating bark.
http://whisperingcraneinstitute.wordpress.com/2007/02/12/hep...
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jvdl1
Englewood, FL
July 14, 2009
01:51 PM Post #6818689
| It looks like pine to me. |
David_Paul
Clinton, CT
(Zone 6b)
July 14, 2009
04:29 PM Post #6819267
| jvdl1...someone mentioned pine. A species that doesn't have the knots some other pines do (I selected an area with a knot...most of the boards are clear). They weren't sure of the name however...Larch?
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jvdl1
Englewood, FL
July 15, 2009
12:36 PM Post #6822748
| Paul, all pine woods have knots, on some trees the knots are farther apart than others, a knot shows where a branch was growing. A tree growing in a tall forest will have fewer branches than a tree growing in an open area. Slash & Loblolly heart pine & southern yellow pine were commonly used for flooring, most other pines are too soft for floors. I cannot tell by the picture which type of pine you have, all 3 are southern long needle pines,
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dixiegril
Jesup, GA
July 23, 2009
08:04 PM Post #6857064
| I believe it is hard pine. That seemed to be the wood of choice for that period. It is popular to this day.It is a solid hard wood. Stands the test of time. |
David_Paul
Clinton, CT
(Zone 6b)
July 26, 2009
03:02 AM Post #6866118
| Dixiegril...it sure has held up well (lead paint helped too I think). Got most of the paint off and I'll post a photo in a day or two (I loaned out my camera!)...very pleased that, after 125 years, there is very little that needs to be replaced. |
dixiegril
Jesup, GA
July 28, 2009
03:27 PM Post #6876415
| Good luck on your reno. The hubby and I are trying to remodel our house. We are trying to do the work our selves whew! There is a lot of work involved. Keep us updated as you progress and send some pics. along and along. I love old homes they, just don't put the workmanship in them like they did back then. |
David_Paul
Clinton, CT
(Zone 6b)
July 29, 2009
10:12 PM Post #6882897
| Its a slow process isn't it? But they did build well. The basement amazes me. They used smaller stones below ground level but large blocks of black granite for what could be seem from the outside. They must weigh a ton each. Not a local granite either. This area of CT is known for pink granite. That would have been the obvious choice. But the owners wanted to show off I guess. 
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slugbait
Marysville, WA
August 01, 2009
10:29 PM Post #6896053
| there is a good possiblity that if the house was built for a wealthy land owner of the time that it could br cypress Bald Cypress or Swamp Cypress. It is possable to look at the end grain with a 10X lens for a positive ID. |
