We just purchased a 100 year old home..when we removed The old wall paper from interior walls we found sold wood walls.. Appears to be 1 x 12 cedar but not sure its kind of red in color..We are wanting to keep the wood walls but not sure if we should tret them or if its best covering them up.. What is the best thing to use to protect the wood and to prevent mold or is it best to cover with Sheetrock.
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You could keep the boards if you would like that look, but you should caulk in between them with Energy Seal to stop air and bug infiltration. Sanding them would be best for ease of cleaning and then stain with Life Line Interior with a clear coat. Call Dave at 800-564-2987 for more help and the materials you will need.