Live Sawn Red Oak Flooring features a dynamic mix of grain patterns—from plain sawn cathedral to rift and quarter sawn—revealed through a straight-through-the-log milling technique. This approach, especially when using smaller logs from Northern forests, results in a high percentage of rift and quarter sawn content, lending the boards exceptional stability—particularly important for wide plank applications. The flooring showcases natural character such as sound knots, mineral streaks, worm holes, sapwood, and heartwood, with wider boards amplifying these visual elements. While red oak’s quarter sawn figure is more subtle than white oak’s, its tight growth rings and broad tonal range—from soft pinks to deep browns—make it highly versatile across rustic, traditional, and modern interiors. Allegheny live sawn is especially prized for its long lengths, durability, cost-effectiveness, and ability to take stain well for a more uniform appearance if desired.

Red Oak Live Sawn Specifications

• Certification: 100% FSC Certified
• Availability: Solid & Engineered
• Source: Western PA, Northern Appalachian
• Cut: Mix grain PS & RQ
• Grade: Millrun
• Styles: Strip, Herringbone, Chevron, Random Width, Wide Plank
• Edge: Square Edge, Micro bevel, hand crafted edge
• Milling: Tongue & Groove & End Matched
• Surface: Unfinished, hand scraped, wire brush, circle sawn
• Janka Scale: 1280