The flooring of your home plays a significant role in its ambiance and functionality. It is, therefore, essential to choose a type of flooring that is not only durable but also attractive. Hardwood flooring is an excellent choice for combining durability, wear-resistance, comfort, and warmth. Hardwood flooring comes in different species such as oak, maple, birch, and cherry, with oak being the most popular of them. But how is it sawn, and what effect does it have on its appearance? This blog post will answer all your questions about hardwood flooring. Hardwood flooring is sawn in two ways that affect both its appearance and wear-resistance. The two sawing methods are plain-sawn flooring (Rift) and quarter-sawn flooring (edge or vertical grain-quarter). Plain-sawn flooring has noticeable grain patterns and can wear unevenly. Quarter-sawn flooring, on the other hand, has a more even grain pattern and is generally preferred for better wearing qualities under hard usage. Oak is the mo...