Robyn Clark Real Estate Sales

Open House this Saturday, Nov 23, 1pm-3pm. 4 homes in Teaswood, gated community. Call me at 936 444 3797 for gated neighborhood access.

HAR.com ID for other 3 homes:
56198842 - 10332 Hunter Creek
98708454 - 6189 Hickory Hollow
41884844 - 6 Quinns Cabin Ct

7358 Paradise Valley Dr, Conroe, TX 77304 - HAR.com For Sale: 7358 Paradise Valley Dr, Conroe, TX 77304 ∙ $725,000 ∙ 1.04 Acre Lot ∙ 3,111 Sqft, 4 beds, 3 full and 1 half baths, Single-Family ∙ View more.

Home Buyer: I want a house built after 1980.
Me: Actually, you don't.
Let me explain.

Newer isn't always better, and this picture sums it up pretty well. The quality of modern lumber is simply far inferior to the quality of lumber they were using to build homes in the early and mid-20th century. Wood quality began dropping on a serious scale in the 1980s due to old-growth timber being almost completely depleted.

Most wood used today is grown very fast - not only can you visibly see the difference in quality, but the newer lumber is more prone to rotting due to a lack of heartwood. Slow growth wood yields much more heartwood, which is the longest lasting part of the tree, whereas sap wood (new growth wood) will rot very quickly. Modern lumber is also a lot more prone to termite damage as it is softer and easier to consume whereas old lumber is extremely resinous and naturally termite resistant. A good rule - as long as the plumbing and electric has been updated, a well-built home from the mid-20th century is a better investment and will likely outlast a newer build.

Clarification: Yes, these two pieces of lumber come from two different trees. The expert in the attached article is not comparing the lumber of the same tree over time. He is comparing the lumber that was commonly used to build houses 75 years ago versus the lumber commonly used to build houses today

Can you imagine yourself living here?
Open House this weekend, Saturday August 3 from 12-3pm,
7358 Paradise Vly, Conroe.
3111 sq ft, 4br, 3.5bath home on 1 acre of wooded land in town. $725,000
Call Robyn, 936-444-3797 for Teaswood gated neighborhood access details.