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The Mighty Oak

A beautiful hardwood chosen by the American consumer 70% of the time as their wood species of choice for flooring. It's three dimensional warmth, uniform color, durability and ease of finishing have built Oak's reputation.

RED OAK
No. 2 Common No. 1 Common Select Clear Quarter Sawn
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RED (Quercus Rubra) or WHITE (Quercus Alba) are both very similar except for color. Both grow in the eastern US, especially in the Appalachians. Both exhibit large open grain pores.
White Oak
No. 2 Common No. 1 Common Select Clear Quarter Sawn
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