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Rift Cut and Quarter Sawn White Oak - Beck/Allen Cabinetry

Quartersawn and flat sawn white oak come from the same kind of tree (white oak) but the sawing pattern is different. In floors, the aesthetics are simple, quartersawn is more modern and flat sawn is more traditional. If you want subfloor heat or have a fluctuating humidity environment, quartersawn is more stable in the long term. Quartersawn planks create more waste during sawing so flat sawn is more sustainable and more cost-effective. At Steller Floors we offer both options in white oak, altho