Rift Sawn White Oak Garage Door

Sawn Oak Maintenance Quarter-sawn wood is more stable than plain-sawn. Not only is it less prone to cupping, it also expands and contracts less. Quarter-sawn provides a “quieter” and straighter face grain than plain-sawn. In some woods, especially the oaks, quarter sawing reveals dramatic internal rays that add a very cool dimension to the material. It’s relatively easy to find quarter-sawn red and white oak.