Reasons to Buy French Oak Floors
06/16/2020
Oak floors add an incredible rustic quality to any home. If you’re considering renovating and putting new floors in, think about using French oak timber. The strength of the wood ensures your floors will stay safe from harm for a long time. The aesthetic will provide a lot of grandeur to your home.
Oak floors do require maintenance, yet with the proper care they will provide a nourishing finish to your home. We provide insight into best choice when it comes to wooden flooring in this blog post.
French Oak Flooring Has Superior Natural Features
French oak is an incredibly slow-growing timber. It takes between 20 and 50 years for a French oak tree to grow to its full potential. This long lifecycle makes for incredibly hard wood.
The hardness quality of French oak provides solid resistance to the feet of your family, inspiring confidence. This quality also means your floors are likely to get stay safe from anything but the strongest impacts.
The high levels of tannin in French oak make it extremely solid flooring when faced with insect and fungal attacks. Tannin does not digest well in insects, and the material acts as a natural repellent. This is extremely practical when you live near the bush where termites and other insects thrive.
Despite its density, French oak is actually very workable. Unlike other hardwoods, it can be easily shaped and joined.
The Grain of French Oak is Highly Appealing
French Oak takes a very long time to grow. Because of its lifespan, when cut, the rings detailing the growth stages of French Oak are very close together. This produces a rich, dark tone which can manifest in several styles:
- Plain sawn
- Quarter sawn
- Rift only
The dark tone of the wood adds a certain element of mystery to houses lucky enough to employ this luxury flooring. It’s wise to keep the floor polished so the grain remains visible and bright at all times.
Engineered French Oak Flooring Is Very Easy To Manufacture
Engineered timber flooring is defined by the presence of a thick ‘wear layer’ of wood glued on top of around 9 thinner boards (2-5mm)made of plywood. This method is superior to solid timber flooring which can warp due to changes in the temperature, humidity and local environment. Engineered flooring is thick enough to sustain sanding and re-finishing over the course of its lifetime, and its strength is of high quality, enough to withstand all but the most-forceful pressure.
We hope we have convinced you of the appeal of French Oak Flooring. If you’re interested in fitting out your home with French Oak floors, contact Enoak today for a free inspection and obligation-free quote. We’ll provide assistance throughout the whole installation process.
We always leave our work sites as clean as we found them following prompt installation of new floors. You’ll be able to relax and bask in the grandeur of your new home when it’s complete with beautiful French oak floors from Enoak.