definition for: #oakflooring

Quercus(Latin)Oak tree.A highly sought-after timber of great strength and hardness providing both timeless appeal and unique character to a floor.The character of the grain, particularly when quarter-sawn is both prized and most appealing.Oak was the material of choice for high-status Viking Longships in the 9th and 10th centuries.For centuries wide, quarter-sawn boards of oak have graced the floors of prestigious buildings such as the Debating Chamber of the House of Commons in London.