Locks were changed, bug bombs were set off, inspections were all great. The house is built on pier and post, but with solid, floor to ceiling thick beams every 5 feet the whole length of the house. These beams go from the basement to the top of the 2nd floor, with cross beams supporting the floors and roof. All the interior walls (except the north and south exterior walls) and ceilings are original shiplap. It's amazing craftsmanship and hands down, this house is built to last. Upstairs the floors are the original tongue and groove, which have never seen anything but carpet. We are planning on re-sanding them and doing either a clear varnish to show their beauty or a light stain to match the shiplap. (I'm leaning towards leaving them natural. I thought about stenciling a design on them and its still an option, but it's not in the front running. I'm waiting to see them sanded because there is some wear and tear on them. I'd like to see them in their natural unblemished state before a decision will be made. Hubby doesn't like the idea of stenciling and thinking about the work involved, I might be persuaded to nix the idea myself.)
