I just bought a slew of original barn wood from a downed barn that stood during the Battle of Kennesaw Mountain in 1864. In 2004 when hurricane Ivan passed through the metro Atlanta area, the barn finally fell and the current pan owner stored all of the wood.
Well, now the wood is here in my house. I let it all sit outside for a few weeks to inspect it, brush it off, blow it off, remove extras such as nails, etc., and now I just brought it into my basement.
My concern is that there may be pests such as termites, mites, etc. that I don't want in my home/shop, etc.
Does anyone have any advice on this topic? I will say there is much evidence of past pests, such as beautiful worm holes, natural decay, etc. But for the most part, the wood is rock hard and shows no signs of termites.
Aside from a couple of abandoned mud dauber mud tubes, and a few dead spiders, the wood seems almost petrified and void of life.
But who knows, could there be dormant larvae or eggs in there that will burst to life and take down my home? SOunds like a horror film?
Anyway, I would appreciate any advice if anyone has any. Treatment, storage, suggestions for projects even. But my biggest concern is termites. How can I know?
Thanks in advance,
Marc
Photos:
- The actual barn
- An illustration of the battle (barn in drawing off in distance)
- Two pics of some of the wood
Well, now the wood is here in my house. I let it all sit outside for a few weeks to inspect it, brush it off, blow it off, remove extras such as nails, etc., and now I just brought it into my basement.
My concern is that there may be pests such as termites, mites, etc. that I don't want in my home/shop, etc.
Does anyone have any advice on this topic? I will say there is much evidence of past pests, such as beautiful worm holes, natural decay, etc. But for the most part, the wood is rock hard and shows no signs of termites.
Aside from a couple of abandoned mud dauber mud tubes, and a few dead spiders, the wood seems almost petrified and void of life.
But who knows, could there be dormant larvae or eggs in there that will burst to life and take down my home? SOunds like a horror film?
Anyway, I would appreciate any advice if anyone has any. Treatment, storage, suggestions for projects even. But my biggest concern is termites. How can I know?
Thanks in advance,
Marc
Photos:
- The actual barn
- An illustration of the battle (barn in drawing off in distance)
- Two pics of some of the wood
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