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Specs and FAQ of Select Red Oak Hardwood Flooring
Common Name(s): Red oak
Scientific Name: Quercus rubra
Distribution: Northeastern United States and Southeastern Canada
Tree Size: 80-115 ft (25-35 m) tall,
3-6 ft (1-2 m) trunk diameter
Average Dried Weight: 43.8 lbs/ft3 (700 kg/m3)
Specific Gravity (Basic, 12% MC): 0.56, 0.7
Janka Hardness: 1,220 lbf (5,430 N)
Modulus of Rupture: 14,380 lbf/in2 (99.2 MPa)
Elastic Modulus: 1,761,000 lbf/in2 (12.14 GPa)
Crushing Strength: 6,780 lbf/in2 (46.8 MPa)
Shrinkage: Radial: 4%, Tangential: 8.6%,
Volumetric: 13.7%, T/R Ratio: 2.2
Yes, Red Oak’s stability and adaptability make it suitable for various climates; its resistance to warping or cupping in response to changes in humidity ensures a reliable and enduring flooring option for homes across different regions.
Red Oak is known for its excellent hardness, providing resistance to dents and wear, making it a durable choice for high-traffic areas and ensuring a flooring solution that stands up well over time.
Yes, Red Oak is highly customizable and takes stains and finishes exceptionally well, providing homeowners the flexibility to achieve a desired color palette and enhance the wood’s natural characteristics.
Red Oak is favored for its timeless beauty, characterized by warm tones and distinctive grain patterns, offering versatility that complements various interior styles, while its durability ensures long-lasting appeal in homes.
Why People/Homeowners Love Select Red Oak Hardwood Flooring
Homeowners appreciate Select Red Oak hardwood flooring for its timeless appeal and versatile characteristics. The warm, reddish tones and distinctive grain patterns of Red Oak add a touch of classic elegance to any space, seamlessly complementing various interior styles. Renowned for its durability and hardness, Red Oak stands up well to daily wear and tear, making it a practical and long-lasting flooring option. Additionally, its excellent staining properties provide homeowners with the flexibility to customize the wood to suit their preferred color schemes, further enhancing its popularity among those seeking both aesthetic charm and functionality in their homes.
What Makes Rustic Wood Floor Supply Unfinished Red Oak Hardwood Flooring “Premium”?
Rustic Wood Floor Supply’s Unfinished Red Oak Hardwood Flooring earns its “Premium” distinction through a commitment to exceptional craftsmanship and quality. The premium quality of this offering begins with the careful selection of Red Oak hardwood, a wood species known for its warm, inviting tones and distinctive grain patterns. The precision milling employed by Rustic Wood Floor Supply ensures that each board is crafted with meticulous accuracy, allowing the inherent beauty of the Red Oak to shine through.
One notable feature that sets Rustic Wood Floor Supply apart is its dedication to providing random length boards, typically ranging from 1 to 8 feet. This deliberate choice not only enhances the visual appeal of the flooring but also allows for greater flexibility during installation, resulting in a more dynamic and aesthetically pleasing result. The tongue and groove fittings are executed with precision, ensuring a seamless and visually appealing installation process.
Moreover, Rustic Wood Floor Supply adheres to rigorous kiln drying standards, a critical step in the manufacturing process. This ensures optimal stability, minimizing the risk of warping or cupping over time and contributing to the long-lasting durability of the Red Oak hardwood flooring. Consistently delivering a product that combines exceptional craftsmanship, precision milling, and adherence to industry standards, Rustic Wood Floor Supply’s Unfinished Red Oak Hardwood Flooring stands as a “Premium” choice, offering homeowners a flooring solution that reflects enduring quality and timeless beauty.
Red Oak Solid Wood Flooring Grades
NWFA-NOFMA CLEAR: A flooring product of mostly heartwood with a minimum number of character marks and
discoloration, providing a uniform appearance while allowing for all heartwood natural color variations.
Will admit the following: 3/8″ (.3750”) (9.53 mm) wide bright sapwood entire length of the piece or equivalent if not more than 1″ (25.4 mm) wide for 1/3 the length of piece; small burls and fine pin worm holes; and equivalent
characters such as small tight checks; in the absence of these, one thin brown streak 3″ (76.2 mm) long to be allowed every 6′ (1828.8 mm) of piece.
NWFA-NOFMA SELECT OAK: A flooring product with coloration variations produced by differences of natural
heartwood and sapwood, along with characters described.
The face may contain: unlimited sound sapwood; slight imperfections in milling; one (1) small tight knot every 3′
(914.4 mm) of piece; pin worm holes; burls and a reasonable amount of slightly open checks. Brown streaks should
not extend the entire length of a piece. Two (2) flag worm holes to every 8′ (2438.4 mm) of the piece are permitted. Slight imperfections in face work (torn grain) admitted. An intermittent, brown machine burn across the face not exceeding 1/4″ (.250”) (6.35 mm) in width admitted. Also, a slight quantity of bark on the back or sides admitted. Will admit pieces with one-half (1/2) tongue, full length of the piece. Spot filling is generally required for open characters.
