The hardness of our speciesIn order to offer you a superior quality product, all our species are given the Janka test to determine the hardness of the wood and assess its resistance to penetration. THE JANKA TEST measures the weight, in pounds, needed to drive a 0.44” steel ball into the wood. NORTH AMERICAN WOOD MITIS SELECTION HICKORY1820WHITE OAK1820MAPLE1450WHITE OAK1360ASH1320AMERICAN …

What’s the difference between white oakand quarter sawn white oak? These two types of hardwood flooring are made with the same species of wood—white oak—but their lumber sawing methods are different, as will be the final products. WHITE OAK CINDER-FX WHITE OAK Plain sawing is used to cut rectangular boards out of round logs. The wood is sawn tangentially to the growth …

What kind of floordo you want? Choosing the right hardwood flooring means first choosing the right type of wood to match the ambiance you seek, as well as your lifestyle. To do this, you need to understand each type of wood’s character, hardness and natural appearance. The Janka hardness scale for wood The Janka hardness test measures the hardness of …