[quote=briansd1]I don’t see the attraction of houses with exposed wood beams.
I personally don’t like wood anything that looks old, worn and dated after a few years.
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Don’t worry, as you get older you’ll develop some taste. (ok, settle down, just kidding, crimmy some people are so touchy)
Actually, as a wood worker, I have to say that many woods develop more beauty as they age. The grain patterns become more pronounced and the finish takes on a beautify patina.
Also worth noting, most of the exposed wood beams in SD are not even close to the same as a real timber frame.