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Should I replace all the wooden beams?
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I would leave them as is, assuming they are exposed beams and I could continue to monitor them. I think worm holes lend to the charm of exposed-wood homes.
I would definitely investigate whether there is an active infestation though, or treat all wood as if there were and then monitor for any developments.
If I did that, would the upper floor have any risk of collapsing? Because the wood seems to be hollow.
Unfortunately, I can't make that call from the one pic, but I would be surprised if that ratio of holes resulted in a hollowed beam. Termites, sure, but not woodworm.
Ultimately, if you won't sleep well with the old wood in place, then there's your answer.
Well, I will be putting workbenches with lab power supply, oscilloscope, desktop, monitor, etc... on top of that floor. I would not want to get home one day, and have everything in the dining room from a collapsed floor. But I see what you mean...