08-10-2013, 12:47 AM
That is an excellent explanation Carey! My newer redwood house that I rent has lots of termites in it. Possibly the older redwood had a "more salty" trip over the ocean to get here. Anyhow, I imagine there is also lead paint and that is why the exterior is mostly protected also. I'll be careful working on it, but I am leaving almost everything and just trying to minimally restore it. I like the old materials because they are outlawed now, and they last forever. Definately not going to the landfill!