The Natural Philosopher wrote:
Stuart Noble wrote:
RobertL wrote:
For flooring an extension to my Victorian house I am planning to use
reclaimed victorian floorboard (with suitable insulation under). ebay
item 220474833588 is an example.


However, an alternative is "resawn floorboards" where the supplier has
sawn up victorian joists to make 'new' old floorboards. ebay item
130325590872 is an example.

This reminds me of European Whitewood aka Xmas tree. The dark ring
round the knots, and the fluffy end grain suggest some kind of spruce,
but the 12" width is mighty unusual. From the photos I'd say it
wouldn't be a particularly hard wearing material.
A bit of a gamble given that you don't know too much about the timber.
The terms "Quebec Pine" and "seasoned" really don't mean anything. 100
year old timber is just as likely to distort as the modern stuff if
it's encountering central heating for the first time.


absolutely. silk purses and sows ears..

Well, that's the OP's decision. I prefer the look of pine floors,
especially in smaller houses, where hardwoods can seem a little
ostentatious (like stone lions).