stepside guys wood question

[tucsonjwt]

You mentioned old growth southern species, and it reminded me of the oak flooring I am saving to reinstall in my 1925 Spanish Colonial Revival here in the desert. Some of the pieces are 14 feet long, something you would never see on new growth flooring today. Aside from some minor cupping where the flooring was wet, like the kitchen and bath, the wood still has all of its wear layer and is cleaning up very nicely. The back of the flooring is marked with "Superior Lumber - Arkansas." Having original oak flooring from the 1920s is a big deal here in the desert.